History
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As the Kanlaon Broadcasting System
RPN was launched and granting the first broadcasting franchise on June 29, 1960 as the Kanlaon Broadcasting System (KBS). Kanlaon is a volcano on the Philippine island of Negros, the home of Benedicto and in 1969, KBS-9 was launched as the home of the first state-of-the art superior color transmission in the Philippines dubbed Accucolor.
As the Radio Philippines Network
In 1975, KBS re-launched as RPN the Radio Philippines Network. Programs such as John En Marsha, Flordeluna (which starred the then-rising star Janice de Belen), and Superstar (featuring "superstar" Nora Aunor) helped boost the network's popularity. The network also became well-known for its daytime variety show Eat Bulaga!
