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IN PHOTOS: ABS-CBN workers, supporters stage noise barrage to protest franchise denial
Supporters of ABS-CBN held a noise barrage outside the network's premises in Quezon City on Sunday to protest the denial of its franchise renewal.
The protest continued on July 12, Sunday, in front of the Sgt Esguerra gate, right beside the network's news headquarters and the tower from which ABS-CBN used to transmit its signal to televisions nationwide.
A House committee on July 10 voted 70-11 against granting ABS-CBN a new franchise, after weeks of hearings.
During the hearings, ABS-CBN executives had to answer questions regarding its former president's citizenship, non-existent tax delinquencies, allegations of media 'bias,' and even personal gripes of politicians.
Government agencies including the BIR, SEC, and DOJ had previously cleared ABS-CBN of any violations.
ABS-CBN's franchise lapsed on May 4, after the House failed to act on several bills that would have given the network a new franchise.
The network has been off air since May 5, when the National Telecommunications Commission issued an order for it to cease airing.
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The House Committee on Legislative Franchises voted 70-11 to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN, resulting in the media giant remaining off-air after its previous franchise expired.
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The House committees on legislative franchises and good government are set to conclude their deliberations on ABS-CBN's franchise application on July 9, 2020, with a vote expected to follow.
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The House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected ABS-CBN's franchise renewal application with a vote of 70 to 11, deeming the media giant "undeserving" of the 25-year extension plea.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has stated he will not interfere with the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp. and will leave the decision to lawmakers.
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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed confidence that ABS-CBN's franchise would be renewed if the House of Representatives would allow its members to vote according to their conscience.
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