Statement of Korina Sanchez Following Denial of ABS-CBN Network’s Franchise Bid
KORINA SANCHEZ – The Kapamilya lifestyle host revealed her side following the denial of the ABS-CBN Network’s franchise bid.
July 10 is one of the most-awaited days for many employees and supporters of the ABS-CBN Network. It is set to be the day when the House Representative Committee on Legislative Franchises will decide on the fate of the Kapamilya network’s franchise.
The franchise of ABS-CBN has expired and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) released a Cease and Desist Order against it. Immediately, the network’s broadcast operation went off-air.
Yesterday, a lot of people were hopeful that ABS-CBN will be given a new franchise. However, with a 70-11 voting, the House Franchise Committee denied the franchise bid of the Kapamilya network.
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One of the Kapamilya celebrities who are vocal in defending ABS-CBN is lifestyle show host Korina Sanchez. She’s with the Kapamilya network for more than 30 years now.
In her Instagram post, Korina stated that since after she graduated from college, she worked with ABS-CBN. She is honored to be part of the very first show that the network aired after the Lopezes got its franchise back in 1987.
Korina Sanchez is hopeful that ABS-CBN will be back as she believes “in the right winning over wrong”. According to her, she is thankful to the over 30 years of service to the Filipinos and she is humbled by the trust given to her by the Lopezes.
In her Instagram post, the TV host stated that she is excited about what may happen next. She stressed that this is not goodbye rather “see you again”. She ended her post with her tagline in Rated K – “Handa na ba kayo?”
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