There may be another way for ABS-CBN to appeal its franchise bid, but it will require the majority vote of the public, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and another lawyer say
Diokno raised on Saturday that another option for the media giant is a"People's initiative" which means the public can craft and pass the law.
After the Commission on Elections verifies the signatures, it will call for a referendum where people can vote to approve or reject the measure. It will be passed if it gains majority of the votes. Commissioner Luie Guia said it would be"very challenging" considering that employees are either working from home due to the pandemic or already preparing for the 2022 national elections."The verification process can sometimes be contentious as the judgment of the verifiers may not be readily accepted," Guia said in a message.
This comes as the Social Weather Stations released results of a national mobile survey, that showed 3 out of 4 Filipinos or 75 percent said Congress should renew ABS-CBN's franchise, while another 56 percent said the non-renewal of the franchise was a"major blow to press freedom."
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Robredo calls on Filipinos: Mark those who shut down ABS-CBNMANILA, Philippines — After ABS-CBN’s application for a new franchise was again denied by the House of Representatives, Vice President Leni Robredo had some advice for Filipinos frustrated by the
Read more »
ABS-CBN franchise denial: Chilling effect not only to media but ‘basically’ to people – GordonMANILA, Philippines — The move of the House of Representatives to disapprove ABS-CBN’s bid to renew its franchise sends a chilling effect not only to the media but "basically" to people
Read more »
SWS: 3 out of 4 Filipinos say Congress should renew ABS-CBN franchise
Read more »
House committee decision to deny ABS-CBN franchise 'has no basis' - Rodriguez
Read more »
75% of Filipinos says ABS-CBN must get another franchise – SWSSeventy-five percent of Filipinos agree that Congress must grant media broadcasting company ABS-CBN another 25-year franchise. | CMarquezINQ
Read more »
ABS-CBN shutdown not cause of investor jitters, says DominguezFinance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III counters a report by Fitch Solutions, which says the ABS-CBN shutdown showed state regulators' 'apparent ability to be influenced,' and in turn, spooked investors
Read more »