Coco Martin Join Candlelight Vigil Calling For Renewal Of ABS-CBN’s Franchise

Coco Martin Spotted in the Crowd During “Franchise Renewal” Prayer Vigil

COCO MARTIN – ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ lead actor and director Coco Martin joined the candlelight vigil calling for a renewal of the Kapamilya network’s franchise.

On Friday night, ABS-CBN employees, talents, and supporters gather to call for the renewal of the broadcast company’s franchise. Weeks before the franchise of the media network expires, Solicitor General Jose Calida filed a petition to revoke its existing franchise before the Supreme Court.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte accused the largest entertainment and broadcasting company of not airing his political advertisements during the 2016 elections. He threatens to “shut down” the tv network.

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In a previous article, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the president’s threats against the ABS-CBN network should not be taken literally. He said Duterte only want to end the network’s alleged “fraudulent practices.”

Lots of people including the Kapamilya celebrities have called on to the 74-year-old chief executive to show compassion to all the workers. Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said the House is likely to delay the hearing of the company’s franchise renewal until May or August.

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The cast and production of the longest-running tv show in the country, ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ joined the “franchise renewal” prayer vigil last night. Actor and director Coco Martin showed his support to the 11,000 employees.

The prayer vigil was held in front of the ABS-CBN network building at Sgt. Esguerra St., Quezon City. All of them were holding a candle praying and hoping that the franchise of the network will be renewed.

Here are the photos:

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Coco Martin’s statements during the prayer vigil garnered various reactions from the netizens. Here are some of their comments on the post:

@mae_t5: “Bravo Well Said, Go Coco Laban Lang hindi kayo pababayaan ng Diyos”

@mitchlaput: “No worries..aayusin ng abogado yan at sa lahat ng fao na sangkop nito..Pres.Duterte knows what your sentiments too”

@h*t_men_ph: “Gaining sympathy. Marami pa namang uto-uto na sumasamba sa network na’to.”

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