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Marcoleta insists ABS-CBN violated laws, franchise despite contrary testimonies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 10:50 PM

A party-list lawmaker on Thursday summed up the reasons against granting ABS-CBN Corp. a new franchise, saying it violated the Constitution and the terms of its congressional license despite testimonies from various government agencies countering these claims.  Read more »

ABS-CBN 'took back' network from Marcos, was not 'given' by Cory govt: former GM

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 17 08:54 PM

ABS-CBN workers "took back" the network from the control of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos in February 1986, its former general manager said Wednesday, disputing claims that it was simply handed back by the succeeding Cory Aquino government.  Read more »

Marcoleta claims Lopezes 'prematurely' reacquired ABS-CBN after EDSA revolt

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 11:16 PM

Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta claimed on Monday that the Lopez family "prematurely" took control of ABS-CBN in 1986 from the government prior to the completion of an arbitration proceeding that would have served as legal basis for the reacquisition. Read more »

No constitutional issue over ABS-CBN return to Lopez family: solons

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 08:37 PM

"I don't think there was any issue on the constitutionality of the return," said Rep. Michael Defensor, vice chairman of the House good government committee, a stand that was echoed by a number of congressmen on Monday.  Read more »

1995 franchise grant to ABS-CBN 'puts to rest' reacquisition issue: lawmaker

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 08:09 PM

The 1995 law that granted ABS-CBN a 25-year franchise has "put to rest" questions over the Lopez family's reacquisition in 1986 of the network from the government, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said Monday. Read more »

Congressman questions return of ABS-CBN to Lopezes after martial law seizure

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 07:20 PM

Cavite Congressman Elpidio Barzaga said he wanted to know if the return of ABS-CBN to the Lopezes followed “proper process.” Read more »

Return of ABS-CBN to Lopez family in 1986 legal, approved by SC, solons told

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 05:30 PM

The Lopez family legally reacquired possession of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. more than a decade after Ferdinand Marcos shut it down and seized control of the network in 1972, its lawyer told a congressional hearing on its application for a new franchise on Monday. Read more »

They were just kids during Edsa ‘86, and they remember

Jerome Gomez
Updated as of Mar 02 06:58 AM

The memorials may get smaller but what happened those four days in February, 34 years ago, is no small feat—just ask the kids who were there. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 25, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 12:11 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Pagtaguyod sa press freedom panawagan sa paggunita ng EDSA Revolution

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 08:50 PM

Partikular na ipinanawagan dito ang pag-renew sa prangkisa ng ABS-CBN, na mapapaso pagdating ng Mayo kapag hindi pa ito naaprubahan.  Read more »

EDSA People Power commemoration

Rolex Dela Pena, EPA
Posted at Feb 25 03:08 PM

Filipino soldiers march during a ceremony to mark the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, Philippines, Tuesday. Read more »

OPINION: EDSA was not a revolution; it was an “EDSA Restoration.”

Peter Purisima
Updated as of Feb 26 04:47 PM

A revisionist view of EDSA ‘86 — or how to move on from the tired ol’ Marcos vs Aquino narrative. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 24, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 12:46 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Protesters call for press freedom on eve of EDSA Revolution anniversary

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 09:51 PM

Advocates call to fight for freedom and democracy in a protest in Quezon City on Monday, the eve of the 34th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, amid calls for the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp. Read more »

OPINION: A Real Revolution is Fundamental

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Feb 21 11:06 PM

Under the existing political system, our choices, if at all could be considered choices, can only be between the same crops of leaders. Choices are not between political parties but between political families or simply personalities, even if candidates run under a political party. Read more »

Thatcher approved Cory Aquino asylum request: archives

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 01 03:06 PM

But Britain's protection was ultimately not needed as Marcos stepped down the following day and the Aquino government was officially recognized. Read more »

Nene Pimentel’s one true legacy

Philip M. Lustre Jr.
Updated as of Oct 22 11:48 PM

He was the political visionary who rightly foresaw the role of strong but independent LGUs as pillars in a restored democracy. Read more »

'Back in Malacanang': Marcoses all smiles while posing by late dictator's portrait

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 01:27 PM

MANILA - Over three decades since their patriarch's ouster after a regime marred by corruption and human rights abuses, the Marcos family set foot in Malacañang anew during the oath-taking of Senator-elect Imee Marcos before President Rodrigo Duterte.    Read more »

Higit P700-M halaga ng alahas mula kay Imelda Marcos, isusubasta

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 12:11 AM

Bilin lang ng Pangulo, ang mga mamamayang Pilipino ang dapat na makinabang sa kikitain sa pagbebenta ng mga nasabing alahas. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 25, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 12:18 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »