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READ: Elderly groups say why ABS-CBN is important

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 07:57 PM

A coalition of groups of the elderly said ABS-CBN has been a good partner in their endeavors, and wish for this partnership to continue.  Read more »

READ: Journalists, news groups issue statements supporting ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 11 04:42 PM

The House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Franchise' denial of ABS-CBN is yet another assault on press freedom in the country. Read more »

'Parang may namatay,' says Ernie Lopez on denial of ABS-CBN's franchise bid

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 11 12:51 AM

Ernie Lopez admitted that the lawmakers' decision against ABS-CBN has caused pain to the family, but he hoped it would also serve as a lesson for them to "do better." Read more »

ABS-CBN union president to Bato: Looking for new jobs difficult in a pandemic

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 01:19 PM

PAKINGGAN ANG HINAING: It would be difficult for ABS-CBN employees to look for new jobs in the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic if Congress decides not to renew the franchise of the network, the president of ABS-CBN Supervisory Employees Union said Friday. Read more »

It's 8-0 sweep in favor of ABS-CBN based on issues raised in franchise hearing: Lagman

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 11:17 PM

Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said Wednesday ABS-CBN "rightly" deserves a fresh broadcast franchise, saying it passed every issue hurled against the media conglomerate. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 30, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 01:06 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Talking about labor issues

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 12:00 AM

ABS-CBN Rank and File Union president Jon Villanueva talks to Agusan del Norte 1st District Rep. Lawrence Fortun during the House hearing on the pending ABS-CBN franchise renewal on Tuesday.  Read more »

Citing ABS-CBN's online reporting, Cayetano says press freedom in PH 'thriving'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 10:05 PM

MANILA — ABS-CBN being forced to shut down its broadcast operations over an expired franchise is not a press freedom issue, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said Wednesday, as he cited the continued reportage of the network in its cable channel and online platforms. Read more »

Provisional franchise for ABS-CBN will shield network from political pressure: Cayetano

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 11:07 PM

In an interview with TV Patrol, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano defended the length of the proposed provisional franchise for ABS-CBN, saying this will prevent the network from playing "kingmaker" in 2022.  Read more »

Angel Locsin on ABS-CBN shutdown: 'We are not asking for VIP treatment'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 12 09:06 AM

“Lilinawin ko lang po na hindi ito laban against our government. I wish our president the best. Hindi po natin malalagpasan ang pandemyang ito kung wala po siya. Naniniwala po ako na dapat po sa panahon ngayon lalo ay magkaisa po tayo at magtulungan," actress Angel Locsin said on Monday.  Read more »

ABS-CBN broadcast resumption now a 'test' for judiciary: De Lima

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 02:05 PM

ABS-CBN's broadcast resumption while Congress is still tackling its franchise renewal bid is possible and will be a "test" for the Philippine judiciary, detained Sen. Leila de Lima said Thursday, days after a government agency forced the country's largest media network to cease operations. Read more »

NTC abused its power in ABS-CBN shutdown: analyst

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 11:52 AM

The National Telecommunications Commission abused its power when it ordered the closure af ABS-CBN Corp., the country's largest broadcast company, a lawyer said Wednesday. Read more »

House panel sets rules for hearings on ABS-CBN franchise bills

Ronito Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 08:14 PM

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises adopted on Tuesday a set of rules for its hearings on bills seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corp. and three of its subsidiaries new franchises.    Read more »

NTC to lawmakers: ABS-CBN can continue broadcast on provisional authority

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 05:05 PM

ABS-CBN Corp. will be allowed to operate after its broadcast franchise expires on May 4, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) told lawmakers on Tuesday, providing temporary relief for the embattled media giant amid fears of impending closure. Read more »

House leader to NTC: Allow ABS-CBN to operate while solons tackle franchise bills

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 03:01 PM

The chairperson of the House franchise committee on Tuesday urged the NTC anew to allow ABS-CBN to continue its operations while lawmakers tackle the renewal of its broadcast license.  Read more »

Cayetano: ABS-CBN franchise renewal not in House priority agenda

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 12:21 AM

Several lawmakers are optimistic Congress can act before its Lenten break and already renew ABS-CBN's franchise. Read more »

ABS-CBN franchise bills not included in House agenda on Monday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 01:03 AM

The House of Representatives has set a hearing for franchise applications but ABS-CBN's franchise bills are not on the agenda. Read more »

ABS-CBN franchise bills not urgent? House used to multitasking, solon says

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 05:08 PM

MANILA - Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman on Saturday said lawmakers are used to multi-tasking as he cited House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's "foot-dragging" on the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp, which is set to expire in March.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 31, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 12:54 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Press freedom advocates light candles for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 08:54 PM

Press freedom advocates from the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and a group called Laban Kapamilya gather outside the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center in Quezon City and lit candles for the renewal of the network's franchise, on Friday. Read more »