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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) President and CEO Jose 'Jimmie' Policarpio sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the official launch of Senate TV on Oct. 27, 2026, at the Senate in Pasay City. Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III and Senate Secretary Renato Bantug attended the launch. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
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