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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Bruised but not beaten: ABS-CBN journalists vow to fight heartless gov’t attack on Kapamilya network

May 05, 2020 Latest News , Philippines Politics News 0 Comments

ABS-CBN network has been forced to go off air but its battle against the brazen government attack is not over.

Several ABS-CBN journalists have deplored the shutdown order against the network amid the coronavirus pandemic and pledged to keep the fight for free press.

“We may be off the air but we are not silenced. Fight and FAITH,” broadcast journalist Karen Davila tweeted. “They have lost sight of the real enemy. ABSCBN, free media is not the enemy – COVID is,” said Davila, who has worked at the network for the past 20 years.

Bandila news anchor Julius Babao agreed with Davila: “COVID 19 ang kalaban. Hindi ang ABS-CBN.”

Another Kapamilya veteran journalist Lynda Jumilla-Abalos tweeted: “It’s the end of a long day but not of this hard struggle. Signing off for now.”

Tony Velasquez also blasted critics of the Kapamilya network in a post on Twitter.

“Lest I be deemed to be ‘over dramatic’ with this post, let me just say, to the gloating and jeering people who deserve this most, YOUR MOTHER. YOUR MOTHERS ALL. Kayo na bahala mag translate sa pinaka malutong na wikang Pilipino, ha?” he tweeted.

ABS-CBN reporter Ina Reformina deplored the inhumane attack on the network. “There are no words. Dapang data sa gitna ng napakalaking krisis, tinadyakan pa. When we lose our humanity, that is the end of us all. Since when did we forget to be human.”

Journalist Willard Cheng stayed optimistic the network will return on air. “We will be back Kapamilya,” he tweeted, sharing a snapshot of a ABS-CBN logo on his suit lapel.

Several other Kapamilya journalists also shared their grief and other sentiment on the network shutdown on social media.

The National Telecommunications Commission ordered the ABS-CBN to shut down broadcast operations following the expiry of its franchise last May 4. The network complied with the NTC order and switch off its broadcast operations Tuesday night.

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Talaga? Ano namang, excuse me, abuso ito? SolGen Joe Calida used to be very close to my Mom Celia Sanchez. They attend the same Bible Study. Sino na kaya ngayon ang Diyos ni Calida? Pilit pinapasarado ang ABSCBN kahit labag sa batas? Kelan at paano kaya pwede ipakulong ang mga totoong abusado? Sharing with you the opinion of Congressman Alvarez. Nasa Congress na ngayon ang bola. They are expected to do the right and Godly thing: STATEMENT OF CONG. FRANZ ‘CHICOY’ ALVAREZ

We have recently been made aware of efforts by the Solicitor General to pressure the National Telecommunications Commission to go against the ruling of the Department of Justice, which states that ABS-CBN may continue to broadcast while Congress deliberates on the renewal of its franchise.

We would like to make it clear that Congress takes this matter very seriously, as it directly challenges our exclusive Constitutional authority to grant, deny, extend, revoke or modify broadcast franchises. Including having the primary jurisdiction to make an initial determination whether an application for a legislative franchise should be granted or denied. 
Having already begun the deliberations on ABS-CBN’s application for renewal of its franchise before Congress adjourned in March, the Committee on Legislative Franchises will not be dictated upon by any individual or agency as to the manner, schedule, and conduct of it’s official business. 
Consistent with precedents, the Committee enjoined the National Telecommunications Commission to allow ABS-CBN to operate until such time that the House of Representatives makes a final decision on the application. This is necessary to allow Congress sufficient time to assess the qualifications of the applicant and make a complete review of the positions of the different stakeholders. Particularly since there are many voices for and against the renewal. 
The power of Congress to legislate is complete, full, and plenary. A legislative franchise is a law and by deciding whether to grant or deny a franchise, it is passing a law and making policy. The Solicitor General should have the decency to give Congress this courtesy to complete the exercise of its power.

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