Hopeful Morning Broadcasting Network
 Logo of HMBN since 2022 | |
| Type | Online television network Online newspaper |
|---|---|
| Country |  Arlandica |
| Headquarters | Lémarita Palace, Rio Santiago City, Lémarita, Arlandica |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English Filipino |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ministry of Information |
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| History | |
| Launched | 11 August 2022 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official X account Official Website (newspaper) |
The Hopeful Morning Broadcasting Network (HMBN), sometimes referred to as HMBN Arlandica, is an Arlandican state-owned online television. Its online newspaper is known as The Hopeful Morning. It is headquartered in Rio Santiago City, Lémarita. Founded by King Jerold I on August 11, 2022, it is currently managed by Benz Gian Arellano, the 1st and current President of the Parliament. HMBN stands as the oldest and sole online television and newspaper of Arlandica.
It is regarded as the top-performing news and media company in the Philippine sector, based on the number of articles published within one month.
History
HMBN is the result of the merger between Arlandican Government Television and Radio (AGTVR) and The Lebetaryan Channel (TLCTV). AGTVR was established in 2020, while TLCTV was launched in 2021. The merger occurred on August 11, 2022, as a consequence of annexation of Lémarita by Arlandica.
Programs
Current programs
- HMBN News is a news program that is delivering latest updates in Arlandica through pre-recorded videos and posts that is posted on its own Twitter account.
Special coverages and films
- Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: A Day That Shocked The World provided live coverage and updates throughout the duration of the earthquake, including a real-time death toll tally. The event was primarily broadcasted by Sky News and also aired live in Arlandica through HMBN.
- End of an Era: The Last Moment! featured special coverage of Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Procession in London. The funeral was predominantly broadcasted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and was broadcasted live in Arlandica through HMBN.
- Coronation of King Charles III: The Historical Moment showcased special coverage during the coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom. The coronation was mainly aired by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and was also broadcasted live in Arlandica through HMBN.
- Red, White & Royal Blue is a 2023 American LGBT romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez in his feature film directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Ted Malawer. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston, the film stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as the son of the president of the United States and a British prince, respectively, who fall in love. Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, Stephen Fry, and Uma Thurman appear in supporting roles. Originally from Amazon Prime Video, it was the first LGBT film in HMBN.
- The Noto Peninsula Earthquake That Shocked The New Year was covered live during and after the earthquake. The event was primarily broadcasted/sourced via NHK World-Japan, NTV, and Agenda-Free TV.
- Strongest in 25 Years: The Hualien Earthquake Coverage was broadcasted live during the 2024 Hualien earthquake. Live coverage and news were sourced via Agenda-Free TV on YouTube. HMBN also had a separate broadcast covering the possible tsunami that might occur after the earthquake, following a tsunami warning issued for the province of Lémarita (the warning was later canceled).
- The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was the first-ever music-related media to be broadcast on HMBN. All shows were streamed via the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, but due to time differences, they were delayed. Additionally, Eurovision shows were only broadcast in Lémarita.
Test card
In the final 30 minutes of the test card broadcast, a mix of songs, classical musical pieces, Filipino music, and international tunes is played. Accompanying this musical lineup, a digital clock is displayed, and minor test card variations occur periodically.
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The first Test card of HMBN used from October 2, 2022, until January 1, 2023.
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The HMBN test card is currently being used in the (16:9) aspect ratio.
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Test Card during 2023 Semana Santa (April 2 - 8, 2023)
Newspaper
The Hopeful Morning, commonly known as HMBN Newspaper, is the online publication arm of HMBN. It is published through their own website, powered by Wordpress. The newspaper is headed by Jerold I, the current Editor-in-Chief, and is staffed by personnel specializing in various sections: News, Entertainment, Business, Politics, Opinion, Sports, and Science and Technology. It is the only publication in Arlandica.