Home > Entertainment Stars react to ABS-CBN being ordered to close TV, radio operations ABS-CBN News Posted at May 05 2020 06:25 PM | Updated as of May 06 2020 02:01 PM Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Kathryn Bernardo and Angel Locsin were among the stars who voiced out their support for ABS-CBN after the National Telecommunications Commission ordered its broadcast closure. FILE/ABS-CBN News MANILA — As the National Telecommunications Commission ordered ABS-CBN on Tuesday to stop its radio and TV operations, entertainment personalities joined a chorus of online protest against the shutdown of the country's largest media company. Within minutes of the announcement, the hashtag #NoToABSCBNShutDown topped Twitter's list of trending topics in the Philippines as Filipinos aired their reactions to the cease and desist order. Celebrities echoed the concern of Filipinos over the prospect of eliminating a prime source of information amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the further loss of jobs — an estimated 11,000 — during a crisis that has already cost many of their livelihood. Others pointed out the implications of ABS-CBN's closure on freedom of the press in the country, coincidentally in the same week as World Press Freedom Day. ABS-CBN, they said, has also formed a vital part of Philippine society and culture over the past six decades it has been in service — and shutting its broadcast operations would have a grave impact on Filipinos who have depended on it as a source not only of entertainment, but information. Angel Locsin, actress View this post on Instagram Para sa kapwa. Sa panahon na kailangan ng hanap buhay ng mga tao. Let’s be considerate and ask ourselves kung makakatulong ba ang mga desisyon natin sa lalo na sa panahong ito. To ABS-CBN, isang karangalan po na naging bahagi at nakasama ko po kayo. Mahal ko kayo Para sa #MalayangPamamahayag #NoToABSCBNShutdown A post shared by Angel Locsin (@therealangellocsin) on May 5, 2020 at 3:21am PDT Kathryn Bernardo, actress Isang mahigpit na yakap sa lahat ng kapamilya natin ?? pic.twitter.com/ceiCyrhQYH — KATH ?? (@bernardokath) May 5, 2020 Gary Valenciano, singer I may never get used to seeing my dark TV screen when it’s set to ABS-CBN. No amount of bashing and trolling will change the hearts of all those who are committed to be in the service of the Filipino. We will somehow continue to do so. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/85YUBvH9dL — GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) May 5, 2020 Sharon Cuneta, singer View this post on Instagram Iniisip at inaalala naming artists ng aming tahanan, ang ABS-CBN, ang ilampung-libong empleyadong lumaki nang kasama ko, at ang mga batang bagong empleyado pa lamang ng aming istasyon...You are all in my heart and prayers. We love our HOME. And some people have made us HOMELESS now...May God bless us all. ?????? A post shared by ActorSingerPresenter (@reallysharoncuneta) on May 5, 2020 at 3:44am PDT Regine Velasquez, singer #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/R42ECZdE7e — regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) May 5, 2020 Ria Atayde, actress And we remain in the service of the Filipino. pic.twitter.com/JrMN75p5nk — Ria Atayde (@RiaAtayde) May 5, 2020 Angeli Pangilinan, talent manager Just wondering POGOS continue but ABSCBN was ordered to stop operations? Millions of fans of these artists &shows are locked down in their homes without WIFI depending on TV shows of their favorite celebrities to bring them joy. Abroad TFC brings home to the OFWs as well. So sad. — Angeli P Valenciano (@AngeliPV) May 5, 2020 Concerned Artists of the Philippines Pahayag ng Concerned Artists of the Philippines hinggil sa cease and desist order laban sa ABS-CBN @DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/myJuJ0AmrF — Zhander Cayabyab (@zhandercayabyab) May 5, 2020 Karen Davila, ABS-CBN News anchor Sa dami ng problema ng Pilipinas... sa dami ng nagkakasakit at namamatay sa Covid... sa laki ng problema ngayon sa ekonomiya..sa dami ng nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa covid.. Talagang pagpapatigil ng ABSCBN ang inatupag nila. Hindi ko maintindihan kung nasaan ang mga puso nito. — Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) May 5, 2020 Bianca Gonzalez, TV host Didn't Congress already allow operations to continue while the renewal was being reviewed....? And didn't Senate look into the case via a hearing and found everything in order..? https://t.co/vUyBcYSK3g — Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 5, 2020 Juan Miguel Severo, actor and poet Puwedeng magsugal ang mga Tsino pero bawal magbalita ang mga Filipino. — Juan Miguel Severo ????? (@TheRainBro) May 5, 2020 Ai dela Cruz, MYX VJ There is a time for everything. We're facing a pandemic. Tens of thousands of Filipinos will lose their jobs. Millions of Filipinos will lose an important source of news and entertainment at a time when they are needed the most. How inhumane.#NoToABSCBNShutdown #ABSCBNFranchise https://t.co/geDvm7tmKk — Ai dela Cruz (@aidelacruz) May 5, 2020 Gretchen Ho, TV host In the service of the Filipino. We remain. pic.twitter.com/t9E351Rnfo — Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) May 5, 2020 Leah Navarro, singer The closure of ABS-CBN operations isn’t just about losing your favorite TV shows. This is about Duterte’s govt going back on its word, and the muzzling of a free press. #DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown https://t.co/ltjgk22Yef — Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) May 5, 2020 Joshua Garcia, actor Jusko!! Dinadagdagan ang problema! — Joshua Garcia (@iamjoshuagarcia) May 5, 2020 Bela Padilla, actress View this post on Instagram We were told to stay home. Where do we go now? #IStandWithABSCBN A post shared by Bela Padilla (@bela) on May 5, 2020 at 4:13am PDT Julia Barretto, actress View this post on Instagram ??..... A post shared by Julia (@juliabarretto) on May 5, 2020 at 4:27am PDT Angel Aquino, actress View this post on Instagram 5May20. Starting Tonight, our kapamilya TV station shuts down— for a few hours? A day? A week? For how long, we don’t know. They killed our beacon of love, hope, truth and freedom just like that. For me, they just killed my lifeline. My work family and friends. My source of joy. My means of expression. My craft. Hindi na ako uupo at mananahimik. I grieve the (temporary ) death of my home station, but it won’t keep me joining the fight. Sabihin nyo Lang kung Saan. #kapamilya #istandwithabscbn A post shared by Angel Aquino (@imangelaquino) on May 5, 2020 at 4:13am PDT Vice Ganda, comedian Lord God i believe in you and your power. Alam ko pong nakikita nyo ang lahat. Kayo na po ang bahala sa amin at sa kanila. pic.twitter.com/elhvgIbUWK — jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 5, 2020 Janine Gutierrez, actress pic.twitter.com/P2taE4VokH — ??JANINE (@janinegutierrez) May 5, 2020 Liza Soberano, actress NOOOOOO @ABSCBNNews — Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) May 5, 2020 Maine Mendoza, actress ?????? — Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) May 5, 2020 Kim Chiu, actress View this post on Instagram Day52 of ECQ. 05.05.2020 8pm. the most painful “now signing off.” š#ParaSaMalayangPamamahayag #Intheserviceofthefilipino A post shared by Kim Chiu šø (@chinitaprincess) on May 5, 2020 at 4:59am PDT Anne Curtis, actress View this post on Instagram I’m still in disbelief that this is actually happening. It’s so heartbreaking. Nakakalungkot š. To my ABS-CBN Family, I stand with you. I pray for brighter days and hearing “in the service of the Filipino” on air again. A big hug sa lahat ng aking KAPAMILYA ā¤ļøšš #intheserviceofthefilipino #notoabscbnshutdown #westandwithabscbn A post shared by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on May 5, 2020 at 5:38am PDT Matteo Guidicelli, actor Praying for ABS-CBN. — Matteo Guidicelli (@mateoguidicelli) May 5, 2020 Jericho Rosales, actor View this post on Instagram Isa sa pinakamasakit na pagtatapos at katahimikang narinig ko. Bata pa ako pinapanood ko na yang signing off part pagkatapos manood kasama lolo at lola ko. Naging pampatulog na rin at pampakalma. Hindi ko inakala na aabot sa ganitong pagsign-off. Pakipasa baka tablan sila. #dipataposanglaban #babalikkami #intheserviceoftheFilipino #mahalagaangbosesmo #westandwithabscbn A post shared by @MrManileno (@jerichorosalesofficial) on May 5, 2020 at 5:07am PDT Coco Martin, actor View this post on Instagram Tutal wala naman kasiguraduhan kung buhay pa ako pagkatapos ng pandemic na ito. Tama lang na masabi ko ang mga saloobin ko. Sa mga taong pilit nagsulong sa pagpapasara sa ABS-CBN, sana ay panatag na panatag na ang kalooban niyo. Sana nagdala ito ng lubos na kaligayahan sa mga puso ninyo. Mahirap magsawalang-kibo sa mga taong katulad ninyo na patuloy na nang-aabuso. Wala kayong mga konsensiya, naatim niyong pagkaitan ng hanapbuhay at pabayaang magutom ang ilang libong mga pamilya! Lalo lang lulubog sa kahirapan ang mga Pilipino! Ito ba ang serbisyo niyo sa bayan? Hindi ako mangingiming sabihin ang totoong nararandaman ko ngayon. Sa mga taong tulad niyo na hindi karapat-dapat pakitaan ng diplomasya at pagkamalumanay. Ang dapat sa inyo usapang sanggano at walang-hiyaan! Galing ako sa hirap at jologs ang pagkatao ko, kaya wala akong pakialam ngayon kung anong sasabihin ng ibang tao. Hindi man ako kasing talino ng iba, alam ko at malinaw sa akin na MALI at KAWALANG KATARUNGAN ang tanggalan ng hanapbuhay ang ilang libong empleyado ng isang kumpanyang naglilingkod sa sambayanang Pilipino ng ilang dekada! Maraming maraming salamat Solicitor General Joe Calida at sa bumubuo ng National Telecommunications Commission sa kontribusyon niyo sa ating bayan! TINATARANTADO NINYO ANG MGA PILIPINO!!! A post shared by Coco Martin (@mr.cocomartin) on May 5, 2020 at 5:37am PDT Robi Domingo, host Magkikita tayo... sa takdang panahon. ♥ļøšš pic.twitter.com/F5tHfVLcPX — Robi Domingo (@robertmarion) May 5, 2020 Dimples Romana, actress View this post on Instagram Kapag Ina ka, kapag magulang ka, anak, Hindi kailanman nawawala sa puso at isipan mo ang pangamba araw araw para sa mga taong umaasa sayo. Lalo na sa mga panahon ngayon na sinusubok ang ating katatagan ng epidemiang ito. Mas nadagdagan pa ito ng malungkot na pangyayari ngayong gabi. Mother’s Day sa Linggo, my heart bleeds para sa lahat ng ina , nanay, mommy, mama, lahat ng breadwinners who will not be able to sleep tonight thinking, worrying of how the coming days will be for their families who depend on them knowing our home network has signed off tonight. Mother’s Day sa linggo š A post shared by Dimples Romana (@dimplesromana) on May 5, 2020 at 6:25am PDT Bela Padilla, actress That sign off brought me to tears. Before becoming an employee of ABSCBN 13 years ago, I was a kid who watched sineskwela, bayani and wansapanataym at home. As the youngest child of a single mom, our TV was my companion, ABSCBN, my dear friend. Waiting for you to go on air again. — Bela Padilla (@padillabela) May 5, 2020 Pokwang, comedienne Masaya na kayo???? Ha???? Masaya na kayo????????? tandaan nyo ang kaligayahan na nakuha mo na maaaring marami kang natapakan ay mas mdoble ang sakit at iluluha mo!! Hindi natutulog si God ā¤ļøšš #NoToABSCBNShutDown — marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 5, 2020 Angeline Quinto, singer Mahigpit na yakap mga Kapamilyaš — Angeline Quinto (@LoveAQuinto) May 5, 2020 Ruffa Gutierrez, actress I’m crying while watching the news. Just when we thought there was a slight glimmer of hope that we can still somehow continue to provide for our families and others na umaasa sa amin. I’m heartbroken and angry. šššš #ABSCBNFranchise #notoabscbnshutdown — Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) May 5, 2020 Erik Santos, singer Mahigpit na yakap kapamilya. Panginoon, Ikaw na po ang bahala. šš» pic.twitter.com/BJUOKCUaWw — erik santos (@realeriksantos) May 5, 2020 Elisse Joson, actress We will wait. And while we’re waiting, we will keep our faith. #IStandWithABSCBN — Elisse Joson (@ElisseJoson) May 5, 2020 Lara Quigaman, actress Yakap mga kapamilya... šā¤ God is still in control. — Lara Alcaraz (@laraquigaman) May 5, 2020 Luis Manzano, host At dahil magsign off muna ang Kapamilya... hayaan niyo na ito ang huli niyong munang maalala mula sa aming Kapamilya! ā¤ļø love you all! pic.twitter.com/JdR8fWVIlk — Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) May 5, 2020 Alex Gonzaga, actress Our president CLK earlier in the newsroom. He is really the best. Proud to be a kapamilya! šš¼ pic.twitter.com/jR6Teb7530 — Alex Gonzaga (@Mscathygonzaga) May 5, 2020 Maymay Entrata, actress Laban hanggang dulo.. Pero kahit anong mangyari isang napakalaking pasasalamat ko na naging parte ako sa pamilyang ito.. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/ted40I4Pwy — Maymay (@maymayentrata07) May 5, 2020 Zsa Zsa Padilla, singer Mapaka lungkot pic.twitter.com/0k36vsT15w — zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) May 5, 2020 Vhong Navarro, actor-host View this post on Instagram Mahal na mahal ko ang ABS-CBN at ang mga taong bumubuo nito. šš»šš»šš»ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø A post shared by Vhong Navarro (@vhongx44) on May 5, 2020 at 3:50am PDT Daniel Padilla, actor View this post on Instagram Tila isang masamang panaginip.. A post shared by DP (@supremo_dp) on May 5, 2020 at 5:56am PDT Piolo Pascual, actor View this post on Instagram As I was watching closely and with disbelief, tears flowed and my heart just felt the pain.. and then I heard the words ‘now signing off’ then it went black... wasnt able to move for a few seconds... I have nothing but prayers for a positive outcome for this hurdle... and as always we’ll get through this together... let’s continue praying for each other and for ABS to return to broadcasting asap... maraming salamat Kapamilya šš½ A post shared by Piolo Jose Pascual (@piolo_pascual) on May 5, 2020 at 5:08am PDT Bea Alonzo, actress View this post on Instagram Today’s news is just heartbreaking. I AM A KAPAMILYA, through thick and thin. Mahal ko kayo. š #IStandWithABSCBN #InTheServiceOfTheFilipino ā¤ļøšš A post shared by bea alonzo (@beaalonzo) on May 5, 2020 at 3:31am PDT Lea Salonga, singer View this post on Instagram š¢ A post shared by Lea Salonga (@msleasalonga) on May 5, 2020 at 5:27am PDT apl.de.ap, singer “This is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2. In the service of the Filipino. Now Signing Off.” This is devastating. pic.twitter.com/l24clFaP83 — apl.de.ap (@apldeap) May 5, 2020 Billy Crawford, singer View this post on Instagram It breaks my heart to have witnessed this day. Sad that the jobs and livelihood of 11k people will be affected, especially in the midst of this pandemic, which has already been heavy to bear. Our Kapamilyas all over the world are heartbroken because of this, and I personally think that, with all things considered, it is just pure heartless and unjust. Where is the human compassion? Well, like #Diddy said “We won’t stop cause We can’t stop” šā¤ļøšš¤ It might be over now, but trust me, 2 things: #wewillremember #WeWillRise A post shared by Billy Crawford (@billycrawford) on May 5, 2020 at 8:19am PDT Martin Nievera, singer View this post on Instagram I stand with my kapamilya! Why would anyone in their right mind take away a service given whole heatedly by thousands of people solely for the service of the Filipino ? Don’t we have bigger problems? This is a sad sad day... A post shared by martinnievera (@martinnievera) on May 5, 2020 at 11:14am PDT Ogie Alcasid, singer View this post on Instagram In the service of the Filipino. ššššµššµššµšā¤ļøšš A post shared by Ogie Alcasid (@ogiealcasid) on May 5, 2020 at 9:13am PDT Toni Gonzaga, actress-host View this post on Instagram It was my biggest dream to work here. Watching it shut down today is the most heartbreaking thing to witness. For the many dreams you have fulfilled and the many people you helped, we will continue to pray for our home network. Mga kapamilya, ngayong araw nagsara ang aming tahanan...#istandwithabscbn. ššš¼ A post shared by Celestine Gonzaga-Soriano (@celestinegonzaga) on May 5, 2020 at 5:12am PDT Angelica Panganiban, actress Lumuhod naman. Bakit niyo pinatay?... PILIPINO KA BA TALAGA??!!!! — Angelica Panganiban (@angelica_114) May 5, 2020 John Prats, actor View this post on Instagram Sobrang sakit na isara ang tahanan ng bawat pilipino:( Mamimiss ko kayo kapamilyašš¼ Sana samahan nyo kaming magdasal Kapamilya. A post shared by John Paulo Q. Prats (@johnprats) on May 5, 2020 at 4:52am PDT Morissette Amon, singer View this post on Instagram #InTheServiceOfTheFilipino WORLDWIDE. milyun-milyong yakap, mga Kapamilya ššā¤ļøšš¼šµš A post shared by M O R I S S E T T E (@itsmorissette) on May 5, 2020 at 8:47am PDT Carlo Aquino, actor View this post on Instagram In the service of the Filipino people #NoToABSCBNShutdown A post shared by Jose_Liwanag (@jose_liwanag) on May 5, 2020 at 4:21am PDT Yassi Pressman, actress View this post on Instagram Sa tahanang nagpatupad ng mga pangarap at tumulong sa napakaraming tao, maraming salamat po. Patuloy ang pagpatak ng luha ko sa balitang narinig ko. š #Kapamilya #InTheServiceOfTheFilipino A post shared by Yassi Pressman (@yassipressman) on May 5, 2020 at 5:08am PDT Richard Gutierrez, actor View this post on Instagram In this time of a global health crisis, we should be focused on unity. Not only has ABS-CBN helped those affected by the pandemic and other natural disasters, but it’s also a source of vital information and entertainment for Filipinos across the globe. Praying for those losing their jobs and to the families affected by this. Isang karangalan maging bahagi ng ABS CBN. š #notoabscbnshutdown A post shared by Richard Gutierrez (@richardgutz) on May 5, 2020 at 4:19am PDT Andi Eigenmann, actress View this post on Instagram No matter how far away I may be from the limelight, ABSCBN will always be home. I am forever grateful for everything they have done for me. I will always and forever be a kapamilya. #IStandWithAbsCbn #intheserviceofthefilipino #notoabscbnshutdown A post shared by Andi Eigenmann (@andieigengirl) on May 5, 2020 at 5:32am PDT Pooh, comedian View this post on Instagram Ang dami kong napatapos sa pag aaral dahil sa network ko na to... in the service of the Filipino... A post shared by pooh_tik (@pooh_tik) on May 5, 2020 at 11:06am PDT Sarah Geronimo, actress-singer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Geronimo (@justsarahgph) on May 5, 2020 at 10:09pm PDT Marco Gumabao, actor View this post on Instagram No goodbyes, only see you soon šš» #NoToABSCBNShutdown A post shared by Marco Imperial Gumabao (@gumabaomarco) on May 5, 2020 at 8:24am PDT Robin Padilla, actor View this post on Instagram A post shared by robin padilla (@robinhoodpadilla) on May 5, 2020 at 2:42am PDT Share Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn ABS-CBN franchise, site only Read More: ABS-CBN franchise