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2nd reading approval on ABS-CBN franchise, revoked by Congress

The Congress revoked the second reading approval in the provisional franchise of ABS-CBN. According to Deputy Majority Leader Wilter Palma, many congressmen still want to interpellate House Bill No. sponsors. 6732, allowing ABS-CBN to operate until October 31, 202. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman criticized the bill’s previous approval last Wednesday because the Congress violated the…

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“I stand with ABS-CBN and all other news organizations in the line of fire for critical coverage of events affecting the nation” – BENCAB

I stand with ABS-CBN and all other news organizations in the line of fire for critical coverage of events affecting the nation. The pandemic-related quarantine teaches us a lot about the value of freedom. We need both press freedom and freedom of expression at these critical times. We need credible and critical information to better…

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