February 28, 1993. Return of operations, Pinoy ang Dating and Vintage Television In October 1992, Islands TV-13 was rebranded back to IBC and became a 100% government-owned station by virtue of a compromise agreement between PCGG and Roberto Benedicto. The management and marketing were returned to IBC's board of directors. The programming remained at a standstill in preparation for the launching of a new image of the station. On May 27, 1994, IBC launched its new slogan "" () with a music video featuring Grace Nono. Despite limited resources, programming improved but the battle for audience share continued. Advertisers became more responsive to marketing efforts. The following year, IBC began to broadcast its programs via satellite nationwide. Soon after, IBC landed 4th place in primetime ratings. In 1996, Vintage Enterprises transferred to IBC as part of the launching of Vintage Television (VTV), a primetime block that aired on IBC with PBA, Blow by Blow and other Vintage Sports-produced programs after moving from another government-owned station, People's Television Network (PTV). The block helped IBC-13 land third in the primetime ratings, mainly credited to the airing of the PBA games. At the same time, IBC also installed a new Harris 60-kilowatt transmitter in San Francisco del Monte for clearer TV reception and utilized the services of the APSTAR 1 Satellite for a broader international reach. Later in the year 2000, Viva Entertainment's subsidiary Viva Television acquired Vintage Enterprises (including VTV on IBC block) and changed its name to Viva TV, a primetime sports and entertainment block on IBC which continued until 2002. Rehabilitation of the transmitter and other technical facilities was initiated in the network's flagship and provincial stations. On September 2, 2000, IBC was granted a 25-year legislative franchise extension under Republic Act 8954 albeit without President Joseph Estrada's signature as the bill lapsed into law after 30 days of inaction. In the same year, the network scored a major victory with the top-rated Philippine franchise of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. On January 1, 2002, IBC launched its new logo and its new slogan "New Face, New Attitude" with a new station ID. However, in early 2003, Viva TV on IBC cancelled after Viva decided not to renew their blocktime agreement with IBC due to high blocktime costs and low ratings. Despite this, the grand finals of Star for a Night which saw Sarah Geronimo as its winner; its