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ABS-CBN's franchise denial has no chilling effect: Cayetano
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano stated that the denial of ABS-CBN's franchise would only have a "chilling effect" on those who abuse the system and disregard laws, not on legitimate media operations.
Cayetano advised Senator Grace Poe to "just chill" and asserted that the Philippines is progressing positively.
He refuted claims by Poe and Vice President Leni Robredo that the franchise denial would harm freedom of expression and journalism.
Cayetano urged Poe and Robredo to review the decision and hearings to understand that adhering to laws is not the same as merely obeying them.
He argued that the denial primarily discourages those who exploit loopholes and disrespect legal frameworks, including the Constitution.
Senator Poe had previously expressed concern that the franchise denial could intimidate other media outlets from reporting critically on the government, potentially weakening institutions.
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