After decades of standing tall as a symbol of Philippine broadcast history, ABS-CBN employees and artists officially said goodbye to the iconic “Millennium Tower” located within the network’s compound on Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City.
The farewell comes in the wake of a property deal between ABS-CBN Corporation and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), in which the network sold portions of its headquarters—including the site of the historic tower—as part of its restructuring and real estate optimization efforts.
Kapamilya personalities and employees such as Darla Sauler, Eric John Salut, Jervis Manahan, MJ Felipe, and actress Sofia Andres shared their sentiments and memories on social media, paying tribute to the tower that had long been a fixture in their careers.
Even former Kapamilya anchors now with other networks—Cheryl Cosim (TV5) and Korina Sanchez-Roxas—joined the outpouring of appreciation.
Sources say the tower is set for demolition within the month as part of the site’s turnover preparations to Ayala Land.
Constructed in 1969, the Millennium Tower bore witness to key moments in Philippine history, including the declaration of Martial Law under former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the 1986 and 2001 EDSA People Power revolutions, and ABS-CBN’s two major shutdowns—in 1972 and again in 2020.
As the tower comes down, many view its legacy not just as steel and structure, but as a monument to the highs and lows of Philippine journalism, entertainment, and democracy.