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Cayetano hits ‘mind-conditioning’ ahead of ABS-CBN franchise vote
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has debunked rumors of threats and intimidation being used to sway votes on ABS-CBN's franchise application.
He emphasized that each vote in the House committees should be based on presented facts, relevant laws, and public policy.
Cayetano stated that rumors linking specific religious organizations and congressional leaders to these threats are entirely false.
He described these alleged attempts at 'mind conditioning' as unproductive and a threat to the fairness of the deliberations.
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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.
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House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano urged a "conscience vote" on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal, emphasizing that lawmakers should consider both sides of the issue.
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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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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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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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