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Manila Broadcasting Company Manila Broadcasting Company Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) is a radio and television network in the Philippines. MBC is currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies of Fred J. Elizalde, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusement park Star City. Its AM flagship station, DZRH is the oldest radio station in the country while its FM flagship station, Love Radio is the #1 station in FM radio ratings in Metro Manila (until 2017) and several key cities. MBC's corporate headquarters and studios are located at the MBC Building, Sotto St., CCP Complex, Pasay City. MBC has six brands, specifically, DZRH