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ABS-CBN franchise may be taken up
The House legislative franchises committee may convene during Congress's break to discuss bills seeking a new 25-year franchise for ABS-CBN.
Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez moved for the committee to meet and hear the five franchise bills, with committee chair Parañaque Rep. Gus S. Tambunting agreeing.
The prospects for a new ABS-CBN franchise gained momentum in early January when Albay Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda filed a bill for the media company to operate broadcasting stations.
ABS-CBN was forced to halt its broadcast operations in May 2022 after allies of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte in Congress denied its franchise renewal, citing alleged tax issues and violations of its original franchise terms.
Since 2022, five bills seeking to grant ABS-CBN a new franchise have been filed.
Following the shutdown of its broadcast operations in May 2020, ABS-CBN has operated as a content provider, forming partnerships with other networks and expanding its online presence.
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