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ABS-CBN Shut Down
MANILA - ABS-CBN Corp. will stop its broadcast operations
Tuesday night in compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission's
order following the lapse of its franchise.
In a statement, the country's largest media network cited
how the order was issued despite earlier legislative resolutions assuring the
issuance of a provisional authority pending the renewal of its broadcast
license.
Several bills for the renewal of its franchise, which lapsed
Monday, are pending at the House of Representatives.
NTC said the order is immediately executory. It covers 42
television stations across the country, including the flagship Channel 2, 10
digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations and 5 AM stations, including DZMM
radio.
NTC orders ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting
"Millions of
Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is
ordered to go off-air on TV and radio tonight (5 May 2020) when people need
crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19
pandemic," said ABS-CBN Corp. in a statement.
"This is in compliance with the cease and desist order
issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today that prohibits
ABS-CBN from continuing its broadcast operations effective immediately,"
it said.
The network cited Senate Resolution No. 40 passed on March
4, which expresses the chamber's sense that ABS-CBN should be allowed to
continue operations pending its franchise renewal.
It also cited the House of Representatives' committee on
legislative franchises’ letter to the NTC saying it should give ABS-CBN
provisional authority, the DOJ's guidance to the commission on the matter, and
an earlier statement by NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba on ABS-CBN's
continued operations.
NTC says broadcast, pay TV automatically renewed during
Luzon quarantine period
"Despite Senate Resolution No. 40, the House of
Representatives’ committee on legislative franchises’ letter, the guidance of
the Department of Justice, and the sworn statement of NTC Commissioner Gamaliel
Cordoba, the NTC did not grant ABS-CBN a provisional authority to operate while
its franchise renewal remains pending in Congress," it said.
It recalled House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's statements
in a DZMM interview last week, where he "even gave an assurance that there
is no move to shut down the network."
Cayetano says to discuss ABS-CBN franchise with senators as
coronavirus crisis persists
The company noted how the company has been providing
information and aid amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected millions
of Filipinos.
"ABS-CBN has been providing comprehensive news coverage
on the public health crisis and working with local governments and the private
sector in providing food and basic goods for those in need through its
“Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign. To date, it has delivered over P300 million
worth of goods for the benefit of over 600,000 families affected by the
enhanced community quarantine.
"We trust that the government will decide on our
franchise with the best interest of the Filipino people in mind, recognizing
ABS-CBN’s role and efforts in providing the latest news and information during
these challenging times.
"ABS-CBN remains committed to being in the service of
the Filipino and we will find ways to continue providing meaningful service to
them."
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/05/20/abs-cbn-to-go-off-air-in-compliance-with-ntc-order
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