Manila Bulletin
2 solons call for House probe on TV5–ABS-CBN partnership
Two lawmakers, Zamboanga Sibugay Rep. Wilter Palma and Quezon Rep. David Suarez, have filed separate House resolutions seeking a congressional inquiry into TV5 Network's legislative franchise.
Palma's House Resolution 280 specifically aims to investigate allegations that TV5 is owned by an Indonesian national, which would violate the 1987 Constitution and the network's franchise.
Suarez's House Resolution No. 281 cites a provision in TV5's franchise that prohibits granting the usufruct of rights and privileges without congressional approval.
He also raised concerns that block time agreements could allow networks with expired or denied franchises to continue broadcasting, potentially circumventing the law.
The resolutions stem from the recent partnership forged between TV5 and ABS-CBN.
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SAGIP Party List Representative Rodante Marcoleta urged the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to investigate the reported joint venture between ABS-CBN and TV5.
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Albay Representative Edcel Lagman expressed concern that a joint House inquiry into the investment agreement between TV5 Network Inc. and ABS-CBN Corporation may result in the "derogation of press freedom and free speech."
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Sagip party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta stated that TV5's partnership with ABS-CBN violates its broadcasting franchise.
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ABS-CBN and TV5 have agreed to pause the closing of their deal, which would allow ABS-CBN to acquire a minority interest in TV5, to address concerns from legislators and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) requires ABS-CBN and TV5 to obtain clearances from relevant government agencies before approving their proposed investment deal.
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