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What happened to ABS-CBN in the Philippines?
After 13 hearings, a committee of the House of Representatives — most of whose members are allied with Mr. Duterte — voted by an overwhelming majority to deny ABS-CBN’s application for renewal of its broadcast franchise. The network had been forced off the air in May, after the franchise expired.
Why did lawmakers shut down ABS-CBN?
By voting not to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, lawmakers silenced a major network that had come under fire from President Rodrigo Duterte. Crew members and hosts preparing for a newscast in April at ABS-CBN’s studio in the Manila suburb of Quezon City.
What is the latest blow against the news media in the Philippines?
Published July 10, 2020 Updated Dec. 15, 2020 MANILA — Philippine lawmakers on Friday formally shut down the country’s largest broadcast network, the latest major blow against the news media as President Rodrigo Duterte cracks down on outlets that have been critical of his leadership.
Is ABS-CBN hiding behind a corporate veil?
Credit… The government has accused ABS-CBN of illegally operating a cable channel, as well as hiding behind what it called a “corporate veil” that allowed foreign investors to own part of the firm. ABS-CBN has denied the allegations.
Why is ABS-CBN still shut down?
The continued shutdown of ABS-CBN, the biggest broadcast network in the Philippines, mirrored an entangled 3 branches of government, with the judiciary proving to be passive. On August 25, 2020, the Supreme Court en banc junked ABS-CBN’s petition challenging the May 5 cease and desist order (CDO) of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Is ABS-CBN free to sue NTC?
“ABS-CBN is free to exhaust all legal remedies available to it,” he said. The National Union of Journalists of the PHilippines (NUJP) has slammed the NTC’s order, calling it an assault on press freedom and freedom of expression.