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- 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.
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Jul 10, 2021 · A year has passed since 70 congressmen voted to junk ABS-CBN's application for franchise renewal. Even with a new bill pending before Congress since January 2021, it looks like it's still not up for discussion until after the 2022 elections.
Feb 23, 2020 · MANILA (UPDATE) - The Senate on Monday is set to tackle issues hounding the broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN Corp., the Philippines' largest media network. Here are key events in the network's bid to renew its license to operate: March 30, 1995. ADVERTISEMENT.
Feb 14, 2020 · Here's what we should know on the franchise renewal of broadcast giant ABS-CBN: Explainers. Does ABS-CBN have tax deficiencies, unpaid debts? What are ABS-CBN’s chances of renewing its...
Feb 22, 2020 · ABS-CBN is in danger of not having its franchise renewed when it expires on March 30, 2020. In the latest development, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon filed a joint resolution seeking to extend ABS-CBN's franchise until the end of 2022.
May 6, 2021 · The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) shut down ABS-CBN's free TV and radio operations on May 5, 2020, a day after its franchise was left to expire despite a long-pending renewal application at the House of Representatives.
Jan 17, 2020 · MANILA, Philippines (11th UPDATE) – The franchise of leading TV network ABS-CBN expired on May 4, even as it depended on at least 9 bills filed with Congress seeking renewal. When a...
May 6, 2020 · ABS-CBN shut down just hours after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order against it. Its 11,000 employees are now threatened of losing their jobs, while...
