Remember when amid the ABS-CBN franchise bid, a BIR exec said they have no standing tax to be paid? ABS-CBN FRANCHISE – This is the time when an official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said ABS-CBN has no tax default. In a previous article, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed that ABS-CBN network must settle … Read more
Message of Carlo Katigbak for Employees Leaving ABS-CBN CARLO KATIGBAK – The ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) gave a message for the employees who are leaving the network. The ABS-CBN which is one of the biggest broadcasting companies in the Philippines shut down its broadcast operation more than three months ago. Its franchise … Read more
Rep. France Castro says ABS-CBN franchise “laid on the table” only means temporary suspension of discussions. ABS-CBN FRANCHISE – The franchise renewal application of ABS-CBN being “laid on the table” after junked by 70 lawmakers doesn’t mean it’s “killed”. People have marked July 10, the date that the Congress have shut down the biggest network … Read more
Journalists, Editors, Media Workers’ Reaction to Congress’s Rejection of ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal ABS-CBN – Journalists, editors, and media workers’ statement on ABS-CBN franchise rejection. On July 10, the House Franchise Committee rejected the plea of ABS-CBN to be given a new franchise. Several issues were thrown against the company after its franchise expired. The media … Read more
GMA-7’s News Program ‘Saksi’ Shows Solidarity W/ ABS-CBN GMA-7 – On Friday, GMA-7’s ‘Saksi‘ ended its newscast with a different extro. The newscast showed ABS-CBN’s logo and its iconic transmitter tower. On June 10, the committee of the House of Representatives handed its decision of the fate of the ABS-CBN network. Lots of people are … Read more
GMA’s 24 Oras reported the statements from ABS-CBN executives On a rare occasion, ABS-CBN executives appeared on the Kapuso news program 24 Oras following the decision of the House of Representatives to reject the franchise application of the TV giant. The professional rivalry between the Kapamilya and Kapuso network has been existing since time immemorial. … Read more
ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos has this statement after network received rejection. CHARO SANTOS – MMK host and ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos-Concio has this statement after lawmakers voted to reject their franchise renewal. On July 13, Friday, the Philippine Congress officially shut down the biggest media network of the country, ABS-CBN. This is after majority of … Read more
Alex de Rossi Posts About the ABS-CBN Issues Being Tackled Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in PH ALEX DE ROSSI – Actress Alessandra de Rossi reacted to the “focus” on the ABS-CBN issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Currently, the broadcasting operation of the ABS-CBN network has yet to return on air. Its on … Read more
Amid the issues, Jobert Sucaldito once again attacked his former network. JOBERT SUCALDITO – Former DZMM reporter Jobert Sucaldito lambasts ABS-CBN network anew after appearing in Congress during last hearing. In the previous Congress hearing regarding the controversial franchise renewal of ABS-CBN network, entertainment reporter and radio host Jobert Sucaldito appeared and spoke about his … Read more
Its Showtime host Vice Ganda has this appeal to the Congress. VICE GANDA – Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda has appeals to Congress to show compassion to employees who are affected because of their “panggigipit”. In yesterday’s hearing for the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN network, the National Telecommunications Commission will also release a cease and desist … Read more