Duterte to ABS-CBN: ‘I’ll see to it that you’re out’

  • Page Views 1529
  • PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his threat to block the ABS-CBN Corp’s franchise, which will expire in 2020.

    In his speech before newly-appointed government officials in Malacañang on Tuesday, the President said the television network should not expect its franchise to be renewed next year.

    “ABS-CBN, you’re a mouthpiece of… Ang inyong franchise, mag-end next year (Your franchise will expire next year). If you are expecting ma-renew ‘yan (that it will be renewed), I’m sorry. I will see to it that you’re out,” Duterte said.

    The franchise of the Lopez-led network will expire in March 2020. A bill is pending in Congress for its renewal.

    Duterte has repeatedly criticized ABS-CBN for allegedly not airing a 2016 campaign that he paid for and instead showed a TV spot that was critical of him and was allegedly paid for by his critic, former senator Antonio Trillanes 4th.

    Trillanes had claimed that Duterte logged about P1 billion worth of transactions using various bank accounts.  The President had dismissed the allegations.

    Duterte had raised the issue on several occasions and said that if he had his way, he would not hand the franchise renewal to ABS-CBN.
    Under the law, radio and television broadcasters are required to seek a franchise from Congress, pursuant to Republic Act 3846. (C.S. Valente, TMT)

    Share

    New Posts Recently publish post More

    • 29 November 2023
      7 days ago No comment

      LIZA LUCION RELEASES HER STATEMENT ABOUT THE ALLEGATIONS FILED AGAINST HER

      VANCOUVER, CANADA — After almost 2 years of silence, suspended Immigration Consultant Liza Lucion finally speaks up about the scamming allegations filed against her. Lucion’s name was all over social media back in 2022 when former clients of hers claimed they were scammed through an immigration program that does ...

    • 29 November 2023
      7 days ago No comment

      PAL ADDS MANILA-TORONTO FLIGHTS

      Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce a third weekly nonstop frequency on its Manila – Toronto route starting April 5, 2024. The resulting 50% increase in capacity aims to meet growing travel demand to and from the Canadian East Coast region, as part of a long-term investment by the Philippine ...

    • 29 November 2023
      7 days ago No comment

      Isabelle Daza meets Elvie Vergara, the helper allegedly abused by employers, to give the P1M collected from a fundraiser

      Isabelle Daza finally met Elvie Vergara! In an Instagram reel, Belle shared a video clip of her meeting with Elvie Vergara, the helper allegedly abused by employers in Mindoro. “Finally was able to give the money to Elvie Vergara herself. A total of PHP 1,000,000 in a Manager’s check…To ...

    • 29 November 2023
      7 days ago No comment

      Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino to star in PH adaptation of ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’

      MANILA — Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino are set to star in the Filipino adaptation of the hit South Korean series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” which ABS-CBN aired back in 2018. ABS-CBN Entertainment and Viu are partnering for the local adaptation of leading entertainment company CJ ...

    %d bloggers like this: