The Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) denounced what they called the 'blatant and arrogant' abuse of power following the denial of ABS-CBN's franchise renewal as its members stood in solidarity with their colleagues from Mother Ignacia.
The Malacañang Press Corps denounced what they called the “blatant and arrogant” abuse of power following the denial of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal as its members stood in solidarity with their colleagues from Mother Ignacia.
The group likewise lamented the fate of ABS-CBN as the public needed more sources of information especially during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also stood in solidarity for the network’s employees whose jobs were put at risk by lawmakers. “We grieve for the thousands of employees of ABS-CBN who are now in danger of losing their jobs amid this pandemic. We stand in solidarity in their fight against this State-backed repression of private media,” he added.
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