Robredo on ABS-CBN shutdown: No space for suppression, self-interest in a pandemic

Vice President Leni Robredo opposed the order to close down media giant ABS-CBN, saying it is not the time to do so when the country is still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic. CourageON StandWithABSCBN DefendPressFreedom NoToABSCBNShutdown

. The current 18th Congress has so far conducted only two hearings on ABS-CBN's franchise renewal – one each for the Senate and the House in February and March, respectively.

Lawmakers had banked on the NTC's issuance of a provisional authority that will allow ABS-CBN to continue operating beyond May 4, while Congress is still tackling the bills. But NTC still decided to shut the network down.

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