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NTC recalls frequencies, channels assigned to ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 10 05:02 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission on Thursday recalled the frequencies assigned to ABS-CBN, which it said was “warranted” in the absence of a legislative franchise. Read more »

Lawmaker seeks changes in PH TV broadcast operations and systems

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 09:58 PM

Cavite Rep. Jesus Crispin Remulla has filed 4 different resolutions in the House of Representatives seeking changes in existing systems and operations of the country's television industry. Read more »

World Economic Forum official shares sentiment on ABS-CBN amid network's woes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 09:06 PM

A World Economic Forum (WEF) official on Wednesday acknowledged the challenges faced by ABS-CBN, saying "everyone would express solidarity" with the network that has suffered one shutdown order after another. Read more »

NTC absence in Senate inquiry due to sub judice rule 'unacceptable': Pangilinan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 01:03 PM

The absence of the country's telecoms body in a Senate hearing on ABS-CBN's franchise due to a pending petition at the Supreme Court is "unacceptable," Senator Francis Pangilinan said Tuesday. Read more »

Supreme Court requires NTC to comment on ABS-CBN plea vs closure

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 03:24 PM

Despite an urgent plea from embattled media giant ABS-CBN Corp., the Supreme Court voted to require the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to comment on the network's plea for a temporary restraining order against the latter's closure order. Read more »

Calida denies meddling in 'advising' NTC to issue closure order vs ABS-CBN

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 03:22 PM

Solicitor General Jose Calida on Tuesday denied allegations he meddled with Congress' instructions to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant ABS-CBN Corp. a provisional authority when he told the regulatory body to instead issue a cease and desist order. Read more »

House suspends deliberations on ABS-CBN provisional franchise bill

Christian Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 08:50 PM

Monday’s session was widely expected to pass the bill on second reading, a perceived formality since the chamber had already approved the proposal at this stage last week.   Read more »

OPINION: Duterte, NTC use Covid-19 tragedy to create another tragedy

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at May 08 03:12 PM

Let’s remember these names: Gamaliel A. Cordoba, Commissioner; Edgardo V. Cabarios, Deputy Commissioner; Delilah F. Deles, Deputy Commissioner.   Read more »

Why only ABS-CBN? NTC says 'nobody' complained vs other networks

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 11:22 AM

The National Telecommunications Commission, which shut down ABS-CBN Corp because of an expired franchise, said Friday the broadcaster's peers who faced the same predicament in the past were allowed to operate for simple lack of opposition. Read more »

Senators to file resolution urging NTC to reconsider cease and desist order vs ABS-CBN

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 11:20 AM

MANILA - At least 8 senators have signed a resolution urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to reconsider its cease and desist order against the broadcast operations of ABS-CBN, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Thursday. Read more »

ABS-CBN shutdown not merely a legal issue, but a social and moral one, says sociologist

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 08:27 PM

At a time when it should be focusing all of its efforts to solve a public health crisis, why did government instead choose to zero in on closing down a company that has played a key role in mitigating it? Read more »

Lawmaker seeks abolition of 'inept, useless' NTC after ABS-CBN broadcast shutdown

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 09:27 AM

House Minority Leader Bienvenido Abante called on the House of Representatives to abolish the National Telecommunications Commission after it took ABS-CBN off the air. Read more »

NTC under fire for halt order vs ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 06 04:14 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is under fire from lawmakers after issuing a cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. Read more »

Locsin: ABS-CBN shutdown 'shame' for NTC and Congress

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 03:45 PM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. minced no words in castigating the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the House of Representatives for the shutdown of ABS-CBN.  Read more »

ABS-CBN hihinto sa pag-ere alinsunod sa kautusan ng NTC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 08 04:11 PM

Tatalima ang ABS-CBN sa direktiba ng National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) nitong Martes na nag-uutos sa pagtigil ng broadcast operations ng network. Read more »

NTC ipinatitigil ang operasyon ng ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 05 09:34 PM

Sa direktiba, inutusan ng NTC na itigil ang mga TV at radio operation ng ABS-CBN habang wala pa itong karampatang prangkisa.  Read more »

NTC orders ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 05 07:08 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered ABS-CBN to “cease and desist” from broadcasting on television and radio, one day after the company’s 25-year operating franchise expired. Read more »

5 senators to file new resolution to extend ABS-CBN franchise

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 09:49 PM

At least 5 senators are finalizing a new resolution that will direct the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) “to allow” ABS-CBN to operate after its franchise expires in May, one of the lawmakers said Sunday. Read more »

ABS-CBN can operate beyond franchise expiry via provisional permit, 2 ex-chief justices say

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 07:28 PM

ABS-CBN can still operate after its franchise expiration on May 4 through a provisional permit, 2 former heads of the Supreme Court said. Read more »

Lacson: Provisional permit after ABS-CBN franchise lapse illegal, but network's predicament 'unfair'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 27 01:28 PM

MANILA - It would be illegal to grant a provisional permit to allow ABS-CBN Corp to continue operations should its franchise lapse, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Thursday, noting that past issuances of temporary permits for other franchise applicants do not legitimize the practice. Read more »