The renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise is still not a House priority after Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano says 'there are still other concerns that need to be resolved' first.
President Rodrigo Duterte and Cayetano – running mates in the 2016 polls – both have accused the network of unfair election coverage in the past. The President even warned last year that ABS-CBN's franchise would not be renewed.As in the past months, the Speaker said the House needs to attend to more important matters first – like responding to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic – before focusing on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal.
He said ABS-CBN would be given a “fair” hearing, but still did not provide a date as to when the next proceedings will be. “As to the hearing, the only thing it guarantees is that the network will be able to present its case, in the same manner as those who oppose it… Without a series of ‘proper’ hearings, we will never be able to put an end to the uncertainties and doubt,” Cayetano said.
“Ultimately, it is only through a fair, impartial, comprehensive, and thorough presentation and appreciation of the evidence that we can clear the air. Your House of the People will put the interest of the Filipino people first, and in these extraordinary times prioritization, fairness and timing is of utmost importance,” the Speaker added.
Only one House hearing has been held so far – last March 10 – when NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba told lawmakers they wouldCagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez has since filed a bill
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