2022 returning of broadcasts for ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN’s broadcast franchise expired last May 4. Its free TV and radio channels went off the air on May 5 following a cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission.

The network’s bid for a fresh 25-year franchise was denied by the House Committee on Legislative Franchises despite the position of several government agencies that the company has been compliant in various tax, trading and labor laws, among others.

The Supreme Court en banc on Aug. 25 also voted to dismiss the plea of ABS-CBN Corp. to stop the closure order issued by the NTC on May 5.

On September 10, 2020, the National Telecommunications Commission recalled the frequencies assigned to ABS-CBN, which it said was “warranted” in the absence of a legislative franchise.

"The denial of respondent's franchise renewal application by Congress, coupled with the denial of respondent's petition by the Supreme Court, lead to no other conclusion except that respondent had already lost the privilege of installing, operating, and maintaining radio broadcasting stations in the country," the NTC said in a decision released to the media.

"Consequentially, absent a valid legislative franchise, the recall of the frequencies assigned to respondent is warranted," the decision dated Sept. 9 said.

ABS-CBN was now revamping its content strategy to compete with other stations.

“The entertainment, lifestyle and news and current affairs will stay, substantially as it is. The sports content will still be there and we’re expanding the sports content. Then there will be some entertainment shows that we will be putting in,” the network said.

“It’s not a shutdown situation for ABS-CBN. I think it’s a selective kind of programming. I think it’s the only way for ABS-CBN to compete. The viewing habits for video are slowly changing, so we want to move in the direction rather than stay with the legacy where we are not competitive,” the network said.

According to David Michael Lopez: "Hopefully, ABS-CBN will apply for a brand new franchise in 2022 once Rodrigo Duterte steps out as President of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30, 2022 (Thursday) at 12:00 noon Philippine Time. Let me end the day with the very sad news. The Philippine government has ordered a recall of all the ABS-CBN's Frequencies on all radio and television stations throughout the Philippines."

The Securities and Exchange Commission granted their application for an increase in capitalization and amendments to ABS-CBN's articles of incorporation and by-laws. They were subsequently granted a permit to operate by the NTC.

Sabi ni Luxary Pano: “Kailan ang balik ng ABS-CBN?" “Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12 noon, inauguration of the newly elected president of the republic of the Philippines”

It began test broadcasts on October 1, 2021; officially and finally returning to the air on June 30, 2022.

On June 29, 2022 at exactly 4 p.m. or a day before President Duterte steps down from Malacanang, it posted: "Bukas, nawa’y mapapanood niyo nang muli ang ating ABS-CBN. Panginoon, bigyan mo ng lakas at linaw ng pag-iisip ang lahat-lahat ng mga boss namin at lahat-lahat ng mga taong kumikilos para magbalik na kami sa ere. Salamat Panginoon." (Tomorrow, I hope you can watch our ABS-CBN shows again. Lord, give strength and clarity of thought to all our bosses and all the people who are working so that we can return to the air. Thank you, Lord.)

ABS-CBN-2 Sign On from Monday to Sunday

1. EBU Testcard

2. Lupang Hinirang (1998 Philippine Centennial version) - Philippine National Anthem

3. Announcement

4. ABS-CBN Station Notice (Start-up)

5. ABS-CBN 2014 Station ID (5 Seconds)

6. Please Stand By

7. MTRCB: Rated PG (Filipino)

8. Opening: O Shopping

At 3:30 a.m. on June 30, 2022 Manila time (the inauguration of president ________), ABS-CBN officially started broadcasting. At the beginning of the broadcast: national anthem by the UP Madrigal Singers featuring the Philippine National Police Band 1998 Centennial Version, announcement, station notice, The Holy Rosary - Luminous Mysteries by Kris Aquino, Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosaryo by Carol Banawa, 2014 station ID (5 seconds) and nationwide satellite broadcast advisory were first broadcast, and the first program that was Gising Pilipinas, the first day of the broadcast will be broadcast for 22 hours and 30 minutes. From the next day onwards, it will be broadcast for 24 hours a day (Tuesday 2:30 to 3:50 a.m. for maintenance). This is ABS-CBN has being returned on the air since the end of presidency of Rodrigo Duterte when the broadcast franchise expired last May 4, 2020 it's free TV and radio stations went off the air on May 5 following a cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission and bid for a fresh 25-year franchise was denied by the House Committee on Legislative Franchises despite the position of several government agencies that the company has been compliant in various tax, trading and labor laws, among others on July 10.

ABS-CBN Program Schedule on the return of its broadcast (June 30, 2022):

Manila Time	Program Title
02:30-03:30	Test Card
03:30-03:55	Lupang Hinirang by the UP Madrigal Singers featuring the Philippine National Police Band 1998 Centennial Version, Announcement, ABS-CBN Station Notice (Start-up), The Holy Rosary: Luminous Mysteries by Kris Aquino, Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosaryo by Carol Banawa, ABS-CBN 2014 Station ID (5 Seconds), Please Stand By
03:55-04:00	Kape't Pandasal
04:00-05:00	Gising Pilipinas (Live)
05:00-05:30	Balita Alas Singko ng Umaga (Live)
05:30-07:30	Alas Singko Y Medya (Live)
07:30-13:00	Presidential Inauguration Coverage (Live)
13:00-14:30	Magandang Tanghali Bayan (Live)
14:30-15:00	Bagong Umaga (new episode)
15:00-15:30	Drama Series
15:30-16:00	Telenovela
16:00-18:00	Presidential Inauguration Coverage (Live): Inauguration Parade, Speech and Fireworks Display at the Quirino Grandstand
18:00-18:30	TV Patrol (Live)
18:30-19:00	Ang Probinsyano (new episode)
19:00-19:30	Make It with You (new episode)
19:30-20:00	Walang Hanggang Paalam (new episode)
20:00-21:00	Ipaglaban Mo (new episode)
21:00-22:00	Maalaala Mo Kaya (new episode)
22:00-23:00	Nagmamahal, Kapamilya (new episode)
23:00-23:30	The World Tonight (Live)
23:30-00:30	Ryan, Ryan Musikahan (new episode)
00:30-01:00	Martin Late @ Night (Live)
01:00-01:30	The Holy Rosary: Sorrowful Mysteries by Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Stella Maris by Bukas Palad Music Ministry (1989 version), Feeling Quiet by China Central Television, Lupang Hinirang by the UP Madrigal Singers featuring the Philippine National Police Band 1998 Centennial Version, Announcement, ABS-CBN Station Notice (Closedown), Test Card

At that time, ABS-CBN, S&A, Asianovela Channel, Cinemo, DZMM Teleradyo, Knowledge Channel, Movie Central, Myx, O Shopping and Yey are now broadcasted in 16:9 1080i HDTV and 2160p UHDTV, also before the signing on hours of the network's main channel it was HD SMPTE color bars.

This should be the Lupang Hinirang version of ABS-CBN and S&A (it re-aired the UP Madrigal Singers featuring the Philippine National Police Band 1998 Centennial Version during the Presidency of Joseph Estrada full, digitally remastered version in 1080p HD widescreen and 4K UHD with end tagline saying: "Ang watawat at pambansang awit ay sagisag ng ating pagka-Pilipino. Igalang natin at ipagpitagan ang mga ito" plus Philippine Centennial Logo and special thanks to).

Monitor na lang para if at any point, mag-update ang ABS-CBN sa mga TOC or master control nila for both channels.

"The national anthem will be played at 3:50 in the morning. The music video of the national anthem is a 4K remake."

Also, the announcement (without voice over): "Any comments, suggestions, and objections to the contents of the proceeding programs may be referred to the commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, Vibal Building, EDSA, Quezon City or the NTC regional offices & the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas."

In Sign-On and Sign-off Notice of ABS-CBN voiced by Peter Musngi, new permit number plus new Professional Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electronics and Communications Engineers and Technicians (PECEs, ECEs and ECTs), First Class Radio-Telephone Operators, Second-Class Radio Telegraph Operator and Provincial TV Stations Personnel, the term "All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 85 stations nationwide!" followed by the logo bumper (2014 version) and nationwide satellite broadcast advisory “Ladies and gentlemen, in a few seconds, we will be on simultaneous nationwide satellite broadcast. Please stand by.” on sign-on, then it followed by the test card on sign-off.

The newly-revived channel airs shows and movies produced by ABS-CBN, as well as international television shows from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, religious shows from Jesuit Communications Foundation, Kerygma Foundation, Family Rosary Crusade, Society of St. Paul, other Catholic groups, Light TV, Trinity Broadcasting Network and CBN Asia.

Its programming is generalist with a locally and foreign-produced shows, ranging from news, current affairs, politics, sports, opinions, features and business, talk, public service, lifestyle, drama, reality, kids, religious, movies and home shopping programs.

"the time ABS-CBN is full of acquired US, UK, Australia and New Zealand syndicated and network-produced shows"

The separate studios of Headline Pilipinas, TV Patrol, Bandila and The World Tonight are the largest, most high-tech and costly. The TV Patrol studio is the most high-tech of all because it can use Immersive graphics or Augmented reality throughout the Studio. If you're about Election in 2019 you can see how they're all high-tech. Add to that the new 360° news set which features Barco video walls, LED Floors, LED video walls, and nine LFD monitors. And their new set of Lighting and Design was designed by the United States-based FX Design group who also designed International broadcasters such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, CCTV, The Golf Channel, and CNBC.

ABS-CBN is also the second network in the country to use the award-winning "Towercam" camera used in Harry Potter movies, Casino Royale, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

A brand new TV Patrol: four-anchor sitting format, which used from 1987 to 1996, new theme music which incorporates the elements of "Pulstar" and "Allegro" orchestra and original 1996-2001 version, the 1994-1996 ABS-CBN News Theme, TV Patrol's 2001 and 2010 theme, TV Patrol World's 2004 and 2006 theme music and the ABS-CBN's jingle; retention of current segments and the return of original 30-minute weekday news cast, it added former anchors Julius Babao and Karen Davila that joined by Bernadette Sembrano who replaced by Korina Sanchez who initially went on an indefinite leave earlier in the year before eventually leaving the newscast for good in 2015 and Noli de Castro was the original anchor returned in 2010.

Drama series such as FPJ's Ang Probinsyano starring Coco Martin, Make It with You starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano and Walang Hanggang Paalam starring Angelica Panganiban, Paulo Avelino, Zanjoe Marudo and Arci Muñoz which aired after TV Patrol between 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m., similar to the timeslots of Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan, Pangako Sa 'Yo and Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka.

For the first two weeks of Make It with You's return, a 10-episode recap will be aired for burning off before the new episodes are released beginning July 14, 2022. (See How to comply with Covid-19 filming guidelines in the new normal)

Right after Primetime Bida block, the weekly shows are Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis, Kabalikat Loren Legarda and Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata on Mondays, Bora, Okatokat and Palibhasa Lalake on Tuesdays, Puwedeng Puwede, Whattamen and Klasmeyts on Wednesdays, Ipaglaban Mo, Maalaala Mo Kaya and Nagmamahal, Kapamilya on Thursdays, Banana Split and Star Cinema Presents on Fridays.

The World Tonight airs with a live broadcast, first aired at 9 p.m. on ANC and 11 p.m. on ABS-CBN Channel 2, anchored by Tina Monzon-Palma, Tony Velasquez, Michelle Ong and Dyan Castillejo, it updated the theme music which incorporates the elements of Pulstar and The World Tonight's 1994, 2012 and 2015 theme. The newscast's theme was composed by Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Jimmy Antiporda.

The current affairs and documentary divisions of the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, tasked for programs such as My Puhunan, Kuha Mo!, Failon Ngayon, and Rated K, resulting to these programs being returned, even Kalye: Mga Kwento sa Lansangan hosted by Jeff Canoy every Monday and The Correspondents hosted by Mari Kaimo, Karen Davila and Abner Mercado every Tuesdays right after the World Tonight; while Mission Possible, My Puhunan, Mutya ng Masa, Sports U and Red Alert would be aired on DZMM and DZMM Teleradyo at 9:30 before Bandila.

While Oh No! It's Johnny! produced by Silverstar Communications, Inc., it served as a blocktimer on ABS-CBN. In the future, the show became a co-production between ABS-CBN Entertainment and Silverstar Communications, Inc., the show marked as the comeback show of Litton in the network after twenty-two years; while Ryan Ryan Musikahan, hosted by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab will make a comeback after twenty-seven years and Martin Late at Night hosted by Martin Nievera will make a comeback after nine years, originally aired on Fridays, it is aired Tuesday-Saturday at 12:30 to 1:00 a.m.

On weekends, the informative show Salamat Dok hosted by Bernadette Sembrano and Alvin Elchico, it aired live on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 a.m., the religious shows such as Family Rosary Crusade hosted by Fr. Allan Samonte, Chi Datu-Bocobo and Claudine Zialcita and Ang Iglesia ni Cristo is making a comeback with new episodes airing on Saturdays; while Sunday TV Mass: The Healing Eucharist live from new studio, ABS-CBN Chapel of Annunciation featuring priests from archdiocese or diocese as mass celebrant and Sis. Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo as mass commentator.

ABS-CBN Chapel of Annunciation

Sunday shows such as Cinema, Cinema, Cinema sponsored by Hope Luxury Cigarettes and Ajinomoto Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Bakbakan hosted by Dyan Castillejo, For Kids Only, Matanglawin, Gaby's Xtraordinary Files, G Diaries and Star Studio will return with new episodes; while the longest-running musical variety show ASAP Natin 'To back to original title A.S.A.P.; hosted by Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Luis Manzano, Sarah Geronimo, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, it retains the segments (during the pre-lockdown episode) are: The Greatest Showdown, Regine Velasquez Collaborations, J.E.Z., ASAP Concert Presents and Just ASK.

At 2 p.m, the musical drama anthology Your Song and 3 p.m. fantasy and romance-based program Love Spell makes a comeback with new episodes, followed by entertainment news and talk show The Buzz hosted by Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga and Sunday night musical talk show Sharon makes a return with a live episode; at 7 p.m. is the fantasy anthology Wansapanataym with new episodes.

Reality shows such as I Can Do That!, Idol Philippines, Junior MasterChef, The Kids' Choice, Little Big Shots, MasterChef, Pilipinas Got Talent, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, Search for the Star in a Million, Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar, The Voice of the Philippines, The Voice Kids, The Voice Teens, The X Factor Philippines, U Can Dance, World of Dance Philippines, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids and Your Moment will air on weekends at 8 p.m., before the airing, auditions of said reality shows took place in different key cities in the Philippines.

Right after the reality show, at 9 p.m. every Saturday the sitcom and sketch comedy Arriba, Arriba! is making a comeback with new episodes, when Johnny Delgado is still alive, on Sunday is Ang Tanging Ina starring Ai-Ai delas Alas.

But at the end of day's programming with the Holy Rosary, with the Joyful Mysteries to be led by Viel Aquino-Dee, followed by Ang Puso Ko'y Nagpupuri by Himig Heswita from the album Purihi't Pasalamatan: Mga Piling Awitin ni Fr. Honti Handog ng Himig Heswita (2000) every Monday and Saturdays, the Sorrowful Mysteries to be led by Ballsy Aquino Cruz followed by Stella Maris by Bukas Palad from the album Tanging Yaman (1989) on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Glorious Mysteries to be led by Pinky Aquino-Abellada followed by Mariang Ina Ko by Bukas Palad from the album Bukas Palad (1986) every Wednesday and Sunday, the Luminous Mysteries to be led by Kris Aquino-Yap followed by Awit sa ina ng Santo Rosaryo by Carol Banawa from the album Mysteria Lucis: The Mysteries of Light (2003) every Thursday.

It followed by China Central Television-produced closing song "Feeling Quiet", which are responsible for daily editing and broadcasting in the editor-in-chief's room, were used. "Thank you for watching goodbye" card, followed by national anthem performed by the UP Madrigal Singers featuring the Philippine National Police Band 1998 Centennial Version, announcement, station notice and test card on sign-off.

In May 2025, ABS-CBN was granted a national franchise to provide radio and television broadcasting throughout the Philippines. 

In November 2025, ABS-CBN was granted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) a provisional authority to operate radio and television stations nationwide. A provisional authority was also secured from the NTC to operate and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations in Metro Manila, CAR, Bangsamoro and Regions 1 to 13.

ABS-CBN Mobile

ABS-CBN Convergence was granted by the NTC a Provisional Authority (PA), authorizing it to construct, install, operate and maintain a Nationwide Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) using Global System for Mobile (GSM) and/or Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. 

The government granted ABS-CBN Convergence, the right to establish a permanent franchise to create and manage a wireless telecommunications service. ABS-CBN Convergence re-launched its cellular telephony service, known as ABS-CBN Mobile.

"That's it. When there is a franchise again, what is the remaining frequency that can go to ABS-CBN accurately? Just like on July 10, it was clear that ABS-CBN will not be able to return to the air, while Duterte is still in position. Also, we are going digital. It will be easier now because the frequencies will be utilized. If ABS-CBN franchise again"

ANG PAGBABALIK SA ERE NG ABS-CBN! | Mga kapamilya, narito na ang mga programa na dapat mong tutukan sa ating ABS-CBN:

Drama

Talk

• Magandang Buhay
• Today with Kris Aquino
• SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon
• Oh No, It's Johnny!
• Entertainment Live
• The Buzz
• Sharon

Variety/Reality/Game Shows

• Magandang Tanghali Bayan
• Ryan, Ryan Musikahan
• ASAP
• Everybody Sing

News

• TV Patrol
• The World Tonight
• ABS-CBN News Advisory
• Gametime
• Business Nightly

Current Affairs

• Alas Singko Y Medya
• XXX
• Patrol ng Pilipino
• Salamat Dok
• The Bottomline
• F
• Sports Unlimited
• Matanglawin

Religious

• Family Rosary Crusade
• Ang Iglesia ni Cristo
• Sunday TV Mass: The Healing Eucharist
• Bro. Eddie Villanueva Classics
• Jesus the Healer
• JIL Live Worship and Healing Service
• Prayerline
• Life Giver
• Light Up
• Worship Word & Wonders

Acquired programming

Animation

Dramas

Documentary

Variety/Reality/Game Shows

Movie blocks

• Star Cinema Presents
• Sunday's Best

Regional programming

Newscast

• TV Patrol North Luzon (TV-3 Baguio, TV-32 Dagupan, TV-46 Pampanga, TV-7 Laoag and TV-2 Isabela) (2018)
• TV Patrol Southern Tagalog (TV-10 Batangas) (2009)
• TV Patrol Bicol (TV-11 Naga, TV 4-Legazpi) (2005)
• TV Patrol Palawan (TV-7 Puerto Princesa) (2011)
• TV Patrol Panay (TV-10 Iloilo) (2011)
• TV Patrol Negros (TV-4 and 40 Bacolod) (2007)
• TV Patrol Central Visayas (TV-3 Cebu) (2000)
• TV Patrol Eastern Visayas (TV–2 Tacloban) (2018)
• TV Patrol Chavacano (TV-3 Zamboanga) (2000)
• TV Patrol North Mindanao (TV-4 Cagayan de Oro and TV-11 Butuan) (2018)
• TV Patrol Southern Mindanao (TV-4 Davao) (2005)
• TV Patrol South Central Mindanao (TV-3 General Santos and TV-5 Cotabato) (2018)

News bulletins

• News Advisory North Luzon (TV-3 Baguio, TV-32 Dagupan, TV-46 Pampanga, TV-7 Laoag and TV-2 Isabela)
• News Advisory Southern Tagalog (TV-10 Batangas)
• News Advisory Bicol (TV-11 Naga, TV 4-Legazpi)
• News Advisory Palawan (TV-7 Puerto Princesa)
• News Advisory Panay (TV-10 Iloilo)
• News Advisory Negros (TV-4 and 40 Bacolod)
• News Advisory Central Visayas (TV-3 Cebu)
• News Advisory Eastern Visayas (TV–2 Tacloban)
• News Advisory Chavacano (TV-3 Zamboanga)
• News Advisory North Mindanao (TV-4 Cagayan de Oro and TV-11 Butuan)
• News Advisory Southern Mindanao (TV-4 Davao)
• News Advisory South Central Mindanao (TV-3 General Santos and TV-5 Cotabato)

Morning show

• Bagong Morning Kapamilya (TV-3 Baguio, TV-32 Dagupan, TV-7 Laoag and TV-2 Isabela) (2018)
• Marhay na Aga Kapamilya (TV-11 Naga, TV-4 Legazpi) (2008)
• Maupay nga Aga Kapamilya (TV–2 Tacloban) (2020)
• Panay Sikat (TV-10 Iloilo) (2018)
• Panay Sikat Sabado (TV-10 Iloilo)
• The Morning Show (TV-4 and 40 Bacolod)
• Maayong Buntag Kapamilya (TV-3 Cebu) (2005)
• Maayong Buntag Kapamilya Sabado (TV-3 Cebu)
• Pamahaw Espesyal (TV-4 Cagayan de Oro and TV-11 Butuan)
• Maayong Buntag Mindanao (TV-4 Davao and TV-3 Zamboanga) (1993)
• Maayong Buntag Mindanao Sabado (TV-4 Davao)
• Buenos Días Zamboanga (TV-3 Zamboanga) (2019)
• Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao (TV-3 General Santos and TV-5 Cotabato) (2010)

Religious

• Christ The Healer: Sunday TV Mass (TV-3 Cebu)
• The Banquet of Love: Sunday TV Mass (TV-4 Davao)

Public affairs

• Vote Alert

ABS-CBN can be seen on:

Free TV:

• TV-2 Manila
• TV-7 Laoag
• (SOON) San Nicholas, Ilocos Norte***
• TV-11 Vigan
• (SOON) Candon***
• TV-30 San Fernando, La Union
• (SOON) Agoo-Aringay***
• TV-32 Dagupan
• TV-46 Alaminos, Pangasinan***
• (SOON) Urdaneta***
• TV-3 Baguio
• (SOON) Tabuk***
• TV-11 Barlig, Mountain Province
• (SOON) Bontoc, Mountain Province***
• (SOON) Sagada, Mountain Province***
• TV-11 Bangued
• (SOON) Apayao***
• TV-11 Batanes
• TV-3 Tuguegarao
• TV-9 Aparri
• (SOON) Claveria, Cagayan***
• TV-2 Santiago
• (SOON) Cauayan***
• (SOON) Ilagan***
• (SOON) Echague***
• TV-11 Bayombong
• (SOON) Cabarroguis***
• (SOON) Iba***
• TV-12 Olongapo
• TV-13 Botolan
• (SOON) Subic***
• TV-46 Pampanga
• TV-34 San Miguel, Bulacan
• (SOON) Angat***
• (SOON) Malolos***
• (SOON) Plaridel***
• (SOON) Meycauayan***
• (SOON) Obando***
• (SOON) San Jose del Monte***
• TV-32 Cabanatuan
• (SOON) Gapan***
• (SOON) Guimba***
• (SOON) Llanera***
• (SOON) San Jose, Nueva Ecija***
• (SOON) Talavera***
• TV-34 Tarlac
• (SOON) Capas***
• TV-22 Baler
• TV-22 Balanga, Bataan
• (SOON) Bagac, Bataan***
• TV-40 Jalajala, Rizal
• (SOON) Cainta***
• (SOON) Rodriguez, Rizal***
• (SOON) Morong, Rizal***
• (SOON) San Mateo, Rizal***
• (SOON) Antipolo***
• TV-10 Batangas
• TV-38 Lipa
• (SOON) Bauan, Batangas***
• (SOON) Calaca, Batangas***
• (SOON) Lemery, Batangas***
• (SOON) Nasugbu, Batangas***
• (SOON) Padre Garcia, Batangas***
• (SOON) Santo Tomas, Batangas***
• (SOON) Tanauan, Batangas***
• TV-24 Lucena
• TV-9 Hondagua, Quezon***
• TV-50 Patnanungan***
• TV-11 Occidental Mindoro
• TV-21 Calapan
• TV-19 Bongabong***
• (SOON) Boac, Marinduque***
• (SOON) Santa Cruz, Marinduque***
• (SOON) Torrijos, Marinduque***
• TV-7 Puerto Princesa*
• TV-10 Sofronio Española*
• TV-12 Taytay, Palawan***
• TV-21 Brooke's Point, Palawan***
• TV-5 Coron, Palawan***
• TV-21 Cuyo, Palawan***
• (SOON) Rio Tuba, Palawan***
• (SOON) Bataraza, Palawan***
• TV-7 Balabac, Palawan***
• TV-52 Kalayaan, Palawan***
• (SOON) Narra, Palawan***
• (SOON) Quezon, Palawan***
• (SOON) Roxas, Palawan***
• TV-12 Taytay, Palawan***
• TV-10 Daet
• (SOON) Labo***
• TV-11 Naga
• TV-8 Iriga***
• (SOON) Goa***
• TV-4 Legazpi
• TV-10 Tabaco
• (SOON) Malilipot***
• (SOON) Camalig***
• TV-7 Sorsogon
• (SOON) Caramoran, Catanduanes***
• (SOON) Panganiban, Catanduanes***
• (SOON) San Miguel, Catanduanes***
• TV-7 Virac, Catanduanes
• TV-10 Masbate*
• (SOON) Romblon***
• TV-9 Kalibo
• TV-33 Malay, Aklan***
• TV-44 San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
• (SOON) Culasi, Antique***
• (SOON) Caluya, Antique***
• TV-21 Roxas
• TV-10 Iloilo
• (SOON) Miagao, Iloilo***
• (SOON) Guimaras***
• TV-4 Bacolod
• TV-26 Bais
• TV-40 Murcia
• TV-7 Cadiz**
• (SOON) Binalbagan***
• (SOON) Kabankalan***
• (SOON) San Carlos, Negros Occidental***
• (SOON) Victorias***
• TV-26 Sipalay**
• TV-12 Dumaguete
• (SOON) Guihulngan***
• (SOON) Tanjay***
• TV-3 Cebu
• TV-23 Bogo***
• TV-2 Toledo
• TV-13 Barili
• TV-9 Bohol*
• (SOON) Ubay, Bohol***
• TV-7 Siquijor
• TV-2 Tacloban
• (SOON) Ormoc***
• (SOON) Baybay***
• (SOON) Palo, Leyte***
• (SOON) Capoocan, Leyte***
• (SOON) Isabel, Leyte***
• (SOON) Maasin***
• (SOON) Sogod, Southern Leyte***
• TV-10 Calbayog*
• TV-7 Catbalogan*
• (SOON) Basey, Samar***
• TV-7 Catarman**
• TV-38 Borongan
• (SOON) Biliran***
• TV-2 Cagayan de Oro
• (SOON) Claveria, Misamis Oriental***
• (SOON) El Salvador, Misamis Oriental***
• (SOON) Gingoog***
• (SOON) Opol***
• TV-2 Bukidnon
• (SOON) Maramag, Bukidnon***
• (SOON) Manolo Fortrich***
• (SOON) Valencia, Bukidnon***
• TV-4 Iligan
• (SOON) Oroquieta***
• TV-7 Ozamiz*
• TV-11 Butuan
• (SOON) Bayugan***
• (SOON) Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur***
• TV-5 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
• (SOON) Trento***
• (SOON) Dinagat Island***
• TV-12 Surigao*
• TV-26 Tandag
• (SOON) Bislig***
• TV-4 Davao
• (SOON) Digos***
• (SOON) Governor Generoso***
• (SOON) Lupon***
• (SOON) Manay***
• TV-24 Mati
• (SOON) Baganga***
• (SOON) Malita***
• (SOON) Nabunturan***
• (SOON) Panabo***
• (SOON) Tagum***
• TV-3 General Santos
• TV-4 Koronadal
• (SOON) Polomolok***
• (SOON) Surallah***
• TV-7 Alabel***
• (SOON) Kiamba***
• (SOON) Lebak***
• (SOON) Isulan***
• (SOON) Tacurong***
• TV-4 Kidapawan
• (SOON) Midsayap***
• (SOON) Kabacan***
• TV-5 Cotabato
• (SOON) Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao***
• (SOON) Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao***
• (SOON) Marawi***
• TV-3 Zamboanga
• TV-9 Pagadian*
• (SOON) Margosatubig***
• (SOON) Molave***
• (SOON) Dapitan***
• TV-42 Dipolog
• (SOON) Sindangan***
• (SOON) Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte***
• (SOON) Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay***
• TV-5 Ipil
• TV-33 Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay
• TV-10 Jolo*
• (SOON) Bongao, Tawi-Tawi***

(*)Affiliates.

(**)Off-air.

(***)On-going expansion.

Digital, Cable and Satellite TV providers

• Sky Cable Metro Manila Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD)
• Sky Cable Provincial Channel 2 (SD) / Channel 700 (HD)
• Cablelink Metro Manila Channel 8
• Cignal Channel 2
• G Sat Channel 2
• Sky Direct Channel 2
• SatLite Channel 2
• A&L Cable Television Silang, Cavite Channel __
• AB Bejrano Cable TV Tuba, Benguet Channel __
• Accutronics System, Inc. Odiongan, Romblon Channel __
• Aclan Cable Network, Inc. Lemery, Batangas Channel __
• Agoncillo Cable TV Agoncillo, Batangas Channel __
• Air Cable Tarlac City Channel __
• Aklan Cable TV Kalibo Channel __
• Alamada Cable Vision Corporation Alamada, Cotabato Channel __
• Alicia Cable System Alicia, Isabela Channel __
• Allen Closed Circuit Television System Allen, Northern Samar Channel __
• Allied Cable TV Systems Corporation Naga City Channel __
• Alpha Vision Cable Corporation Bustos, Angat and Norzagaray, Bulacan Channel __
• Alt Cable System Albano, Isabela Channel __
• AMS Paracale CATV System Paracale, Camarines Norte Channel __
• Andi Vision Cable TV Pasacao and Tinambac Channel __
• ANH CATV Gubat, Sorsogon Channel __
• Aparri CATV Services, Inc. Aparri, Cagayan Channel __
• Astra Cable Candon City and Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Channel __
• ATD Community Cable Vision, Inc. Balamban, Cebu Channel __
• Atimonan CATV Services, Inc. Atimonan, Quezon Channel __
• Bacarra Cable TV Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Channel __
• Bago City Cable TV Bago City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Bakun CATV Bakun, Benguet Channel __
• Balayan Cable Network, Inc. Balayan, Batangas Channel __
• Bambista Cable TV, Inc. Bautista and Bayambang Pangasinan Channel __
• Banahaw Utilities Corporation Lucban, Quezon Channel __
• Beam Cable Network Aringay, La Union Channel __
• Bicol CATV System, Inc. Camarines Norte Channel __
• Bicolandia Cable TV, Inc. Ligao City Channel __
• Biliran Tele TV Network Corporation Naval, Biliran Channel __
• Binangonan Cable TV Corporation Binangonan, Rizal Channel __
• Bislig City Cable TV Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur Channel __
• Blackstone Cable TV Corporation Maitum, Sarangani Channel __
• Bogo Cable TV, Inc. Bogo City Channel __
• Bohol Community Cable TV Systems, Inc. Tagbilaran City, Bohol Channel __
• Bonari 203 Multi-Purpose Cooperative Rizal, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Bongabong Cable Network & Development, Inc. Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Brightmoon Cable Networks, Inc. Bulacan Channel 8
• Broad Cable Communications Inc. Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Channel __
• Buenavista Cable TV, Inc. San Jose de Buenavista, Antique Channel __
• Buhi Satellite TV-RO System Buhi, Camarines Sur __
• Bukidnon Z5 Cable Maramag, Bukidnon Channel __
• Bulan Satellite TV, Inc. Bulan, Sorsogon Channel __
• Bulusan Cable Television Network, Inc. Bulusan, Sorsogon Channel __
• C.P. CATV Cable Corporation Luisiana, Laguna Channel __
• Cable Star, Inc. San Mateo, Rizal Channel __
• Cable Television Network, Inc. Real, Quezon Channel __
• Cabletronics Batangas Cable System Nasugbu, Batangas Channel __
• Cablevision Systems Corporation Sta. Cruz, Laguna Channel __
• Caceres Cable TV Corporation Naga City Channel __
• Cadiz Community Satellite Link, Inc. Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Calapan Cable Center, Inc. Calapan City Channel __
• Calauag CATV System Calauag, Quezon Channel __
• Calbayog Cable TV and Entertainment Services Calbayog City, Samar Channel __
• Camarines Cable TV Vinzons, Camarines Norte Channel __
• Camiguin Island CATV Corporation Mambajao, Camiguin Channel __
• Candelaria Cable Television, Inc. Candelaria, Quezon Channel __
• Capitol CATV & Communications System, Inc. Occidental Mindoro Channel __
• Castillo Via Satellite CATV Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya Channel __
• Catanauan Credit and Development Cooperative Cable TV System Catanauan, Quezon Channel __
• Choice Cable TV, Inc. Munoz, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Catubig Satellite and Cable TV System Catubig, Northern Samar Channel __
• Puerto Princesa CATV, Inc. Puerto Princesa, Palawan Channel __
• Cavite Cable Corporation Kawit and Rosario, Cavite Channel __
• Cebu Cable TV Management Corporation Cebu City Channel __
• Celebrity Cable Network Tayabas City, Quezon Channel __
• Celestron Cable San Pablo City, Laguna Channel __
• Central Luzon Cable Television Network, Inc. Hagonoy, Bulacan Channel __
• Channel Plus Cable Network, Inc. Gloria, Pinamalayan and Socorro, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Charles CATV Systems, Inc. Masbate City, Masbate Channel __
• Cibi International Cable Network Bato, Camarines Sur Channel __
• Cine Vision Cable TV Corporation Zarraga, Iloilo Channel __
• Civicon CATV Services General Luna, Quezon Channel __
• Claveria Agri-Based Multi-Purpose Cooperative Cable TV Claveria, Cagayan Channel __
• Clare Cable Television Taal, Batangas Channel __
• CMD Cable Vision Cauayan City, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Community Cable Vision Corporation Liliw and Los Banos, Laguna Channel __
• Comsatel Cable TV Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Concepcion Pay TV Network, Inc. Capas and Concepcion, Tarlac Channel __
• Continental Cable Network Calabanga, Camarines Sur Channel __
• Cotabato Cable Television Network, Inc. Cotabato City Channel __
• Countrywide Telecom, Inc. San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Cuenca Cable TV System Cuenca and Rosario, Batangas Channel __
• Cuyapo Cable Network, Inc. Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• D’ Leopard’s Cable TV Services Catbalogan City, Samar Channel __
• D’ Metro Cable System Daet, Camarines Norte Channel __
• Dalisay Video Network Calauag, Quezon Channel __
• Dapitan City Cable TV Dapitan City Channel __
• Dare Communication Network Floridablanca, Pampanga Channel __
• Dasca Cable Services Dasmarinas, Cavite Channel 2
• Datelsat CATV Network Pampanga Channel __
• DCN Cable TV Bolinao, Pangasinan Channel __
• DCTV Cable Network Albay and Sorsogon Channel __
• DearBC Cable Network-Plantation Libona and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Channel __
• Delmendo Cable TV Network Asingan and San Manuel, Pangasinan Channel __
• Diamond Cable TV Lawaan, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Discovery Cable TV Services Balayan, Batangas Channel __
• Dolores Cable TV Corporation Dolores, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Don Carlos Cable TV Inc. Poblacion, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Channel __
• E & E Electronics & CATV Services, Inc. Bayawan City, Negros Oriental Channel __
• E.M. Herrero Television Network Program Baggao, Cagayan Channel __
• Eagle Vision, Inc. Ilocos Sur Channel __
• East Manila Cable Cainta, Rizal Channel __
• Eastcoast Cable TV Network Baganga, Davao Oriental Channel __
• EFG CATV Irosin, Sorsogon Channel __
• E-Sabangan Cable Network Sabangan, Mountain Province Channel __
• ESTV Cable Network Albay and Sorsogon Channel __
• Excel Cable Network, Inc. La Union Channel __
• Excelite Cable Network Company San Miguel, Bulacan Channel __
• Exsat Multi-Tech Industries, Inc. Pikit, Cotabato Channel __
• Fiesta Cable, Inc., Southern Leyte Channel __
• Fil-Products Service Television, Inc. Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental Channel __
• Fil-Products Service Television, Inc. Tacloban City Channel __
• FilStar CATV Service Paranas, Samar Channel __
• Filvision, Inc. Roxas City Channel __
• First Golden North Cable Vision Corporation Naguilian, Isabela Channel __
• First Integrated Cable TV Corporation San Jose City, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Focus Cable TV Guagua, Pampanga Channel __
• Franz Cable System Tulunan, Cotabato Channel __
• Freeport Cable, Inc. Subic Bay Freeport Zone Channel __
• G.R. CATV Services Sta. Cruz and Torrijos, Marinduque Channel __
• Galaxy Cable Corporation GBox Digital Batangas Channel __
• Gemsat Cable TV Network, Inc. Pulilan, Bulacan Channel __
• Gemstar Cable TV San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Channel __
• General Luna Cable TV General Luna, Surigao del Norte Channel __
• Goa Cable TV Goa, Camarines Sur Channel __
• Grapheld-B Cable TV Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental Channel __
• Gulf Cable 2000, Inc. Lingayen, Pangasinan Channel __
• HLTV Cable Network Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Channel __
• Headway Cable TV Bataraza, Palawan Channel __
• Hinigaran Entertainment Systems, Inc. Hinigaran, Negros Occidental Channel __
• HipTV Rizal Channel __
• Hi-Tech Cable TV, Inc. Tarlac City Channel __
• Home Vision Cable Television San Ricardo, Southern Leyte Channel __
• Homechoice Cable TV Calumpit, Bulacan Channel __
• Home-Lipa Cable, Inc. Lipa, Batangas Channel __
• Infanta Cable Television Network, Inc. Infanta and Nakar, Quezon Channel __
• Ilocos Norte Cable TV Network, Inc. Batac, Ilocos Norte Channel __
• Intele San Esteban CATV Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur Channel __
• Inter-Island Cable & Communications Network Inc. Juban, Sorsogon Channel __
• Ipil Cable Television System, Inc. Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Channel __
• Isla Cable TV Services, Inc. Tanauan City, Batangas Channel __
• Jade Cable TV Systems, Inc. Cagayan de Oro City Channel __
• Jagna Cable TV Network, Inc. Jagna, Bohol Channel __
• JDS CATV Services Calbayog City, Samar Channel __
• JMD Cable Network, Inc. Rizal Channel __
• Jolo Cable Television Network, Inc. Jolo, Sulu Channel __
• JP Cable City, Inc. San Carlos City, Pangasinan Channel __
• JVL Star Cable TV, Inc. South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat Channel __
• Kabayan Cable TV Batangas Channel __
• Kalamansig-Lebak Cable System, Inc. Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Channel __
• Kalibo Cable Kalibo, Aklan Channel __
• Kiamba Development Cooperative Kiamba, Sarangani Channel __
• Kismet Cable TV. Inc. Pagadian City Channel __
• L & S Cable Television, Inc. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Channel __
• Labason Cable Television System Labason, Zamboanga del Norte Channel __
• Laguna CATV Network, Inc. Cabuyao City, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Mabitac, Famy and Sta. Maria, Laguna Channel __
• Lamitan Star Network Corporation Lamitan, Basilan Channel __
• Las Navas CATV Las Navas, Northern Samar Channel __
• Lead Cable TV Bongabong, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Leyte Cable TV Network, Inc. Tacloban City, Burauen, Carigara and Abuyog, Leyte Channel __
• Liloy Cable Television System Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte Channel __
• LJ Cable Pangantucan, Bukidnon Channel __
• Love Net TV Tagum City Channel __
• Lucky Seven Cable Services Corporation Marinduque Channel __
• Maasin Cable Television Maasin, Southern Leyte Channel __
• Macalelon Cable System Macalelon, Quezon Channel __
• Magic Vision Cable Television Bangued, Abra Channel __
• Maguindanao Sky Cable CATV, Inc. Cotabato City Channel __
• Mahatao Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. Mahatao, Batanes Channel __
• Makilala Cable TV Kidapawan City, Cotabato Channel __
• Malangas Cable TV Network Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay Channel __
• Mambulao Cable Television Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte Channel __
• Mambusao Cable TV Network Mambusao, Capiz Channel __
• Mamuric TV Network Station Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Channel __
• Mananap Cable System Camarines Norte and Albay Channel __
• Mansalay Cable Television, Inc. Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Marbel Cable V&L Digital Cable Koronadal City, South Cotabato Channel __
• Marbel Services & Television System Inc. Koronadal City and Polomolok, South Cotabato Channel __
• Margos Vision Cable TV Network Margostubig, Zamboanga Del Sur Channel __
• Marinduque Cable Television, Inc. Boac, Marinduque Channel __
• Master Cable TV Network, Inc. Bulakan, Bulacan Channel __
• Mauban Credit and Development Cooperative CATV Mauban, Quezon Channel __
• Mayan Cable TV Services Batanes Channel __
• MCC LAJ Cable Network Bontoc, Mountain Province Channel __
• MCTV Digital Cable TV Maasin City, Southern Leyte Channel 1
• Megen Corporation CATV - Kalingawan Cable TV Barili, Cebu Channel __
• Mendez Cable TV, Inc. Indang, Cavite Channel __
• Metro Dagupan CATV, Inc. Dagupan City Channel __
• Midsayap Cable Vision Corporation Midsayap, Cotabato Channel __
• Kalibo Cable TV Inc. Passi, Iloilo Channel __
• Mindanao Cable TV, Inc. Zamboanga City Channel __
• Mindoro Wireless Cable Network, Inc. Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Misamis CATV Network, Inc. Misamis Occidental Channel __
• Morning Star Cable TV Tandag City Channel __
• Mountain Province Cable Network Bontoc, Mountain Province Channel __
• Mountaintop Cable TV Network Tagaytay City Channel __
• Mountainview Satellite Corporation Baguio City Channel __
• Mountain Cable Television Network Dupax Del Sur and Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya Channel __
• Mount Malasimbu Cable TV Corporation Dinalupihan, Bataan Channel __
• Multi-Cable System of Guimba, Inc. Guimba, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Multi-Network Cable TV Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Multi-Service Enterprise Cable TV Sulat, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Munoz Satellite TV System, Inc. Science City of Munoz Channel __
• MyCATV Nueva Vizcaya Channel __
• Nabunturan Cable TV Network Nabunturan, Davao de Oro Channel __
• Naic Cable TV Corporation Naic, Cavite Channel __
• NBB Television Cable System Aroroy, Masbate Channel __
• NCTVN Cable Network Corporation Cotabato Channel __
• NECA CATV Corporation Liloan, Cebu Channel __
• Negros Cable Television, Inc. Silay City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• New Bacolod Cable Television Inc. Bacolod City Channel __
• New City Cable System Santiago City Channel __
• New Horizon CATV Network, Camalaniugan, Cagayan Channel __
• New Island Media Vision, Inc. Bauan, Batangas Channel __
• New Maharlika Cable System, Inc. Ibaan and San Juan, Batangas Channel __
• New Vintar Cable Network Vintar, Ilocos Norte Channel __
• New Vision Satellite Network Inc. Aparri, Cagayan Channel __
• New World CATV, Inc. Marilao, Bulacan Channel __
• North Star Cable Vision Cauayan City, Isabela Channel __
• Northern Star CATV, Inc. Badoc, Pinili and Currimao Channel __
• NVC Maharlika Cable Systems Inc. San Juan, Batangas Channel __
• Octagon Cable Services, Inc. Oton, Tigbauan, Guimbal, San Joaquin, Tubungan and Igbaras, Iloilo Channel __
• Orient Cable & Telecommunications, Inc. Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte Channel __
• Oriental Cable Television Network Diffun, Quirino Channel __
• Visayan CATV Network, Inc. Ormoc City Channel 14
• Otucan Farmers MPC Bauko, Mountain Province Channel __
• Oway Cable Ventures, Inc. Janiuay, Iloilo Channel __
• Pacific Cable and DTU Systems, Inc. Cabuyao, Laguna Channel __
• Pagadian Cable Television, Inc. Pagadian City Channel __
• Pagsanggiran MPC Cable Television Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Channel __
• Pakil Cable International Company Pakil and Siniloan, Laguna Channel 8
• Palapag Cable TV Multi-Purpose Cooperative Palapag, Northern Samar Channel __
• Panabo Satellite Cable TV Panabo City, Davao del Norte Channel __
• Panguil Bay Media Ventures, Inc. Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte Channel __
• Paradise Cable Television Network, Inc. Aklan Channel 19
• Parasat Cable TV, Inc. Cagayan De Oro City Channel __
• Pateros Cable TV Pateros, Metro Manila Channel __
• Patricio-Asiain Communications Service La Castellana Negros Occidental Channel __
• Peninsula Cable TV System Mulanay, Quezon Channel __
• Persian Cable TV Network Maddela, Quirino Channel __
• Pilar Cable TV and Broadband Services Pilar, Sorsogon Channel __
• Pioneer Cable Vision, Inc. Baybay City and Inopacan, Leyte Channel __
• Planet Cable, Inc. Bacoor City, Cavite Channel __
• Planet Cable, Inc. Cabatuan, Iloilo Channel __
• Plus Cable Network, Inc. Bacoor City, Cavite Channel __
• Polaris Cable Vision Inc. Ilagan City, Isabela Channel __
• Prime Cable Vision, Inc. Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte Channel __
• Primecast Cable TV Network Tarlac City, Tarlac Channel __
• Psalms Cable TV, Inc. Roxas, Isabela Channel __
• Quadrillon Cable TV Network Services Calubian, Leyte Channel __
• Quezon CATV, Inc. Lucena City Channel __
• Quinapondan Cable TV Services Quinapondan, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Quirino Cable TV Network Saguday, Quirino Channel __
• R & V Satellite Network Corporation Mlang, Cotabato Channel __
• R.A. Omega Cable TV Corporation Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Rainbow Cable TV Plaridel, Bulacan Channel __
• Rainbow Cablevision, Inc. Socorro, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• RB CATV, Inc. Rosario, Batangas Channel __
• RBC Cable Master System Tuguegarao City Channel __
• RBC Videocom Cable TV Network, Inc. Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya Channel __
• Redpoint Cable Systems, Inc. San Jose, Romblon Channel __
• Regal Cable TV Network Santiago City Channel __
• Reliance CATV and Entertainment Services Company Borongan City, Guiuan and Maydolong, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Rising Sun Cable TV Garchitorena, Camarines Sur Channel __
• RJJ Cable Networks, Inc. Tiaong, Quezon Channel __
• RMA Cable TV Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental Channel __
• Rodolfo Tan CATV Services Llorente, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Romicomm Network, Inc. Roxas, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Roska CATV Service Plaridel, Quezon Channel __
• Royal Cable Laguna Channel __
• Royal Multimedia System Binalbagan, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Rustic Clear Cable Corporation Victoria and Alaminos, Laguna Channel __
• Sagada Multi-Purpose Cooperative Cable Network Sagada, Mt. Province Channel __
• Salcedo Cable Salcedo, Ilocos Sur Channel __
• San Agustin Cable Antenna Corporation San Agustin, Romblon Channel __
• San Clemente Cable Network Inc. Camiling, Tarlac Channel __
• San Miguel Cable Network, Inc. Jagna, Bohol Channel __
• San Nicholas Cable Network San Nicholas, Batangas Channel __
• San Vicente Cable Television Network Barcelona, Sorsogon Channel __
• Satellite Cable Network, Inc. City of San Fernando, Pampanga Channel __
• SATV San Narciso, Zambales Channel __
• Scorpio Cable Vision Isabel, Leyte Channel __
• Sea Star Cable Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur Channel __
• Seapark Cable TV Caramoran and San Andres, Catanduanes Channel __
• Seaview Cable Network, Inc. Gumaca, Quezon Channel __
• Semco Cable Network Semirara, Antique Channel __
• Shama Cable Technologies La Union and Pangasinan Channel __
• Sharp Viewing Entertainment Corporation Cable TV Gapan City Channel __
• Shrine City Cable Antenna Television, Inc. Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte Channel __
• Silago Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. Cable TV Silago, Southern Leyte Channel __
• Sinai Sky Cable TV Corporation Sinait, Ilocos Sur Channel __
• Siocon Cable System Corporation, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte Channel __
• Siquijor Island Cable TV Systems Corporation Siquijor Channel __
• Skyline CATV Industries, Inc. Carmona and Jalajala, Rizal Channel __
• Skyline Community Network, Inc. Bayugan City, Agusan Del Sur Channel __
• Skywatch Cable Malolos City, Bulacan Channel __
• SMS Lopez CATV System Company Lopez, Quezon Channel __
• Sogod Cable Television Sogod, Southern Leyte Channel __
• Soreco II Electric Cooperative Cable TV Channel __
• Southeast Cable TV Corporation Mauban, Quezon Channel __
• Southern Cablevision, Inc. Iligan City Channel __
• Southern Leyte Star Cable Inc. Hindang, Leyte Channel __
• Southern Samar Cable TV Company General MacArthur, Eastern Samar Channel __
• Southwoods Cable TV Broadband Network Inc. General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite Channel __
• SPC Cable TV City of San Jose del Monte, Marilao and Meycauayan City, Bulacan Channel __
• Saint Joseph Cable TV System, Bagac, Bataan Channel __
• Saint Joseph Cable Visions, Inc. San Jose, Batangas Channel __
• Saint Lawrence Cable System Buenavista, Quezon Channel __
• Santa Catalina Cable TV System, Inc. Pagbilao, Quezon Channel __
• Star Cable Hagonoy, Bulacan Channel __
• Star Viewing Network, Inc. Sagay City, Negros Occidental Channel __
• Starnet Cable Corporation Teresa, Rizal Channel __
• Starnet Ventures San Francisco, Southern Leyte Channel __
• Startrek Cable Network Bangued, Tayum and Pidigan, Abra Channel __
• Subic CATV, Inc. Subic, Zambales Channel __
• Summit Cable TV Network Guimba, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Sun Cable Systems Davao, Inc. Channel __
• Sunshine Cable Network, Inc. Laoag City Channel __
• Superior Cable TV Bacnotan, La Union Channel __
• Surigao Cable Television Surigao City Channel __
• T.B. Sales Cable Vision, Inc. Bangui and Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Channel __
• Tadian Municipal CATV Tadian, Mountain Province Channel __
• Talavera Cable System Talavera and Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija Channel __
• Tala-Vision Cable, Inc. Panganiban and Bagamanoc, Catanduanes Channel __
• Tamaraw Vision Network, Inc. Calapan City and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Channel __
• Tangkawayan Cable TV System Tangkawayan, Quezon Channel __
• Tanjay Cable TV, Inc. Tanjay City, Negros Oriental Channel __
• Taurus CATV Services Philippines Company Bobon, Northern Samar Channel __
• Tayabas Resources Ventures Corporation Tayabas, Quezon Channel __
• Telmarc Corporation Laguna and Rizal Channel __
• Three Aces Cable Network Calbiga, Western Samar __
• Titay Cable Television Network Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay Channel __
• Toledo Cable TV, Inc. Toledo City Channel 7
• Treasure Cable TV, Inc. Cuyo, Palawan Channel __
• Trece Cable TV Corporation Trece Martires City, Cavite Channel __
• Triartvision Cable TV Guinobatan, Albay Channel __
• Trinity Cable TV Network San Isidro, Davao Oriental Channel __
• Ultimate Viewing Cable TV, Inc. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Channel __
• Ultra-Cable Network Paracale, Camarines Norte Channel __
• Ultravision Cable TV Tabaco City, Albay Channel __
• UniCableTV Cebu City Channel __
• Unique Cable Network, Inc. Dumalinao and Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur / Tangub City, Misamis Occidental Channel __
• USATV Pangasinan Channel __
• Valencia Cable TV Network, Inc. Valencia, Bukidnon Channel __
• Value Vision Cable TV System, Inc. Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay Channel __
• Vicormin Telecommunications System, Inc. Victoria, Laguna Channel __
• Videocom Satellite System, Inc. Nasugbu, Batangas Channel __
• Villa Santiago Multi-Purpose Cooperative CATV Aglipay, Quirino Channel __
• Vision Prime Cable TV Bato and Iriga City Camarines Sur Channel __
• Wesfardell Cable Services Roxas City, Capiz Channel 2
• Zafra Cable HD Panglao, Bohol Channel 1
• Western Mindanao State University Dumingag Campus Integrated Multi-Purpose Cooperative Cable TV Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur Channel __
• Zenergy Cable Internet Butuan City Channel 17
• Z-Energy CATV Network, Inc. Buenavista, Agusan del Norte Channel __
• Zoomsat, Inc. Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Channel __
• P.I. Cable TV Tubigan, Initao and Himpang, Misamis Oriental Channel __
• Zenergy CATV Salay, Talisayan and Balingoan, Misamis Oriental Channel __
• SN Cable TV Corporation San Narciso, Zambales Channel __
• ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 1

There are 75 channels and frequencies, including the recognized Channel 2 on television, 630 on AM radio, and 10 digital terrestrial television broadcasting stations used for ABS-CBN TV Plus.

How To Lower Your Temperature

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

It’s the one thing you never want to see light up on the dashboard of your car as you’re driving down the road:  the CHECK ENGINE light!  Glowing red, it’s the sign that something has gone terribly wrong with your car or is about to.  If you want your car to live to see another road trip, you know you need to pull over as soon as possible and check things out.

The emotion of anger is not unlike your personal Check Engine light.  Experts tell us that when we find ourselves ready to explode, there’s probably a source of fear, frustration or hurt underneath it all.  Most people, however, aren’t usually that introspective when they’re angry—we “blow up.”  We “lose it.”  We turn to the least threatening person around, and before you know it, we’re doing and saying things we are going to regret.  Unfortunately, more often than not, the victims of our angry expressions are those who are closest to us.

Years ago, the writer of Proverbs advised, " Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul." (Proverbs 22:24-25, NLT).  He also said, "Self-control means controlling the tongue!  A quick retort can ruin everything (Proverbs 13:3).  The problem is that our tongues are often the first things we engage when anger rises up inside us.

Some irritations can't be avoided.  The truck driver has to make his deliveries no matter how many times he’s cut off in traffic.  A mom can’t get rid of her kids when they track mud across the floor she’s just cleaned.  The mechanic can't throw a wrench at an overbearing customer or tell him off.  There's only one solution‑‑lower your internal temperature.  How do you stay cool?  The following guidelines work.

Guideline #1:  Put the issue into perspective.  Take the long view.  Ask yourself, "Is this issue really worth getting steamed up over?" "Any bulldog can whip a skunk," goes the old saying, "but sometimes it just ain't worth it."  Some things are just not worth the waste of your limited energy.

Guideline #2:  Clear the air.  If your anger has created divisions between you and your friends, then four words will resolve things.  These words are the most difficult to pronounce in the English language.  They are simply, "I'm sorry; forgive me."  That's it.  Scripture says, "A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful.  But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance" (Proverbs 28:13, LB).

Guideline #3:  Cut it lose.  Some people are experts at “stuffing” injustices and grievances.  Like the stuffing inside your bed pillow, you just keep tucking all the irritations and outright wrongs a person has done to you, nursing your anger, sleeping on them night after night until that pillow is overstuffed and bursts.  Don't do it; you're the loser every time.  Cut your anger loose by following Guideline #4.

Guideline #4:  Deal with problems as they arise.  When something bothers you, either unpack it or forget it, but don't hold on to it. Someone once said that problems are like babies—the longer you nurse them, the bigger they get.

Guideline #5:  Begin each day by talking to God about your anger; admitting to Him if you have a problem.  The Bible says, “In your anger, don’t sin,” (Ephesians 4:26) so we know that God will help you find a way to deal with your anger, without sinning. Take time to search the Bible book of Proverbs and make a careful study of this emotion called anger.  God designed it as the “Check Engine” light of your life, to help you live a healthier life.  He will help you, if you ask Him.

Resource Reading: Proverbs 29:11, 24, Proverbs 14:17, 29

https://www.guidelines.org/devotional/how-to-lower-your-temperature/

‘A sword of Damocles over Philippines mass media’

Senators slammed the voting at the House of Representatives denying ABS-CBN’s application for the renewal of its franchise yesterday, saying the rejection was done for purely selfish political reasons.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said he was “deeply saddened by this episode in the history of our nation” and found it “reminiscent of the dark pages in the history of the Philippine press in 1972.”

“Democracy thrives when there is free press and when journalists can exercise complete freedom to do their mandate of reporting facts without fear. But with what happened to ABS-CBN, it has shown that the ‘sword of Damocles’ can be unleashed any time,” Drilon said in a statement.

“After monitoring the exhaustive proceedings in the House of Representatives, I am more convinced that the only fault of ABS-CBN is it stepped on some powerful political toes, hence the sword has been unleashed on it,” he said.

“The sword of Damocles will continue to hang perilously over other media networks. Both the legislators and the executive can wield the sword at their whim and caprice. This is when democracy starts to weaken,” he added.

In the face of a global pandemic, the nation needs more access to information, and ABS-CBN complements other stations in providing timely and accurate reportage to the farthest locality unreachable even to the government, he said.

He said the 11,000 workers losing jobs next month have families to feed, rent and mortgages to pay and children to send to school, as they will suffer the consequences of the decision of the House of Representatives.

Sen. Grace Poe said the “pandemic of intolerance has claimed another victim” in ABS-CBN and, as a result, thousands of breadwinners will lose their jobs and millions their source of entertainment and information.

“ABS-CBN is far from a perfect organization and has admitted to its many failings. But in its balance sheet of accomplishments, the good it had done for our people are valuable,” Poe said.

She said the correct – and constitutional – response is to allow it to remedy them, the same chance extended to thousands of franchise applicants.

“This is so because a media organization that occasionally commits mistakes is in the nation’s interest than one that is permanently muzzled. It is not just news that is curtailed but entertainment shows which represent the finest in the craft, delight the public and inspire our people to be the best,” she said.

Sen. Sonny Angara lamented that the House made the decision despite testimonies from the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Securities and Exchange Commission declaring that the network did not violate any law.

“Sad day for many reasons. Thousands will be out of work and will have no new jobs in this economy to apply for, with the biggest companies retrenching,” Angara said in a Twitter post. “The effects will surely be felt by our country and the economy.”

Angara thanked the 11 House members “who stood for what is right and just.”

Sen. Francis Pangilinan said the House’s “death sentence” on the network meant also the “death” of the livelihood of thousands of its employees.

“This is what they want to happen: the 11,000 employees of ABS-CBN will also suffer the fate of thousands of OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) left on the streets; the fishermen of Gem-Ver that was rammed by a Chinese vessel last year and the thousands of our workers who walk kilometers just to go to work while POGOs were allowed to open,” Pangilinan said in Filipino.

He said the congressmen’s rejection of the franchise renewal application was proof that they do not care about ordinary people.

“Is this proof that ordinary Filipinos cannot rely on the administration in the middle of the most serious crisis of our generation?” he said.

Lawmakers who voted in favor of franchise extension said there are still remedies for the broadcast giant to secure a franchise.

Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate, who presented the arguments of proponents during summation of hearings last Thursday, said the decision of the committee may still be appealed and reversed.

“Under our rules, a member who voted with the majority can file a motion for reconsideration (MR) with his vote. But he must make his motion within the same meeting. He can still file the next day, but it has to be in writing,” he explained.

Once an MR is filed, Zarate said the committee should hold a hearing and tackle the appeal. Zarate said another option for the network is to reapply for franchise.

“ABS-CBN is not barred from filing another franchise application, for as long as there is a sponsor. But that will be a different situation because it will no longer cover the same frequencies,” he lamented.

ABS-CBN can also appeal the decision within the next 24 hours, according to House legislative franchises panel chair and Palawan 1st District Rep. Franz Alvarez. If the network files a motion for reconsideration, the House committee will have to hold another hearing before ruling on the appeal.

Zarate, one of the 11 members of the legislative franchise committee who voted in favor of ABS-CBN, questioned how the technical working group came up with its report during voting yesterday afternoon.

He lamented the outcome of the voting, saying he wouldn’t be surprised if some people would be interested in pursuing the frequencies of ABS-CBN.

“We are going back to the dark period of our history where there’s only one source of information,” he claimed.

Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza said the outcome of the franchise bills is “not fair and just.”

“Why shut down a big company with thousands of employees amid a weakening economy? I’d rather have a media that makes mistakes then corrects them, than political leaders controlling media,” he said.

Atienza believed that members of the panel did not heed the call of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano to vote based on conscience.

“If lawmakers vote based on their conscience, it should be a yes to ABS-CBN franchise because none of the major allegations were proven,” he argued.

Atienza is taking Cayetano to task over the outcome of the vote.

“The vote depended on the Speaker – he holds the baton, he is the orchestra leader. Speaker Cayetano said there’s a time for everything: this is not the time to get thousands jobless,” he said.

Proponents earlier expressed confidence that ABS-CBN would secure a franchise if only lawmakers would vote solely on merits of the issues tackled during the hearing.

Chilling effect

Vice President Leni Robredo said the House decision would have a chilling effect on media independence.

“It would not be a stretch to think that the persecution done to ABS-CBN could change the editorial choices of other media,” the Vice President said in a statement in Filipino.

She sai Filipinos expect government officials to treat freedom of expression as part of the process to improve their work.

“But with the arrest of Maria Ressa, the passage of the Terror Bill, and the closure of ABS-CBN, it seems it’s the opposite that is happening,” she said.

“The message is: if you don’t fully agree with them, they will treat you as enemies,” she said.

She said the denial of ABS-CBN’s renewal of franchise proves that “our choice of leaders matters.”

“It’s important to choose leaders who really reflect our goals and principles. Let’s remember the names of the congressmen and officials who contradict our beliefs and hold them accountable through a democratic process,” Robredo said.

“Let us continue to have faith, unite and resist. Every statement and action would contribute to the long process of achieving a free and humane society,” she said.

Former solicitor general Florin Hilbay and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno also denounced the decision of the House of Representatives.

“When this dictatorship is over, let us commit to giving ABS-CBN – its leaders and employees – the franchise it deserves. History will repeat itself, and bend towards justice,” Hilbay said in a post on Twitter.

Diokno, also on Twitter, slammed the lawmakers for prioritizing the closure of the TV network as “thousands get sick and die of COVID-19” in the country.

He said the hearings showed that there are many politicians whose positions should not be renewed as well.

Various advocacy groups also denounced lawmakers who voted to reject ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bid.

“It is another blow to press freedom and shows tyranny at its worst. In the middle of a pandemic, government chose to kill thousands of jobs and the hopes of the people. We are outraged,” Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) secretary general Renato Reyes said.

“We shall continue to stand with our friends in ABS-CBN. Let us not stop fighting the good fight,” he added.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said the voting only showed several lawmakers are not representing the interests of their constituents.

“Today, the House of Representatives of the 18th Congress of the Philippines has declared itself enemy of democracy. Today, this chamber has lost all claim to represent the people and our interests,” the NUJP said.

“Today not only have more than 11,000 people been stripped of their jobs, millions of Filipinos have been deprived of their right to know and their right to choose how to access the information they need to decide on their future as well as the entertainment that allows them a respite from the hardships of life,” it added.

“After 12 excruciating hearings, the longest franchise deliberation in Congress’ history, it is clear that ABS-CBN did not commit any serious violation of the law nor the provisions of its franchise to merit a non-renewal of its franchise,” the Movement Against Tyranny Movement said.

Karapatan said it “stands with press freedom advocates, human rights defenders, civil libertarians and all freedom-loving Filipinos in condemning this atrocious assault. We cannot let this continue. We should continue to resist. We should continue to fight back.”  Elizabeth Marcelo, Helen Flores, Robertzon Ramirez, Edu Punay

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/11/2027125/a-sword-damocles-over-philippines-mass-media

ABS-CBN franchise renewal denied

The media giant can file a motion for reconsideration and lawmakers can also file a new bill seeking a new franchise for the network once Congress resumes session on July 27.

In case the committee voted yes or no on the renewal of franchise, recently explained that ABS-CBN could reapply for legislative franchise.

A total of 85 voting members were in the hearing, including 46 regular members , 39 ex-officio members or House leaders.

A “yes” vote means that a lawmaker wants to deny the franchise of ABS-CBN while a “no” vote means a lawmaker wants to grant the franchise.

With the decision, the matter of the ABS-CBN’s franchise was put to an end and it will no longer advance to the plenary level.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/07/10/news/headlines/abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-denied/740078/

House panel rejects new franchise for ABS-CBN

The House of Representatives yesterday rejected the franchise renewal application of ABS-CBN, putting an end to its flagship Channel 2 after 53 years.

Seventy regular members of the committee on legislative franchises and House leaders who stood as ex-officio members voted to thumb down the bills seeking to grant the Lopez-owned network a fresh 25-year franchise.

Only 11 panel members voted to grant the franchise; two inhibited while one abstained.

Malacañang distanced itself from the House move, pointing to the independence of the legislature as a co-equal branch and saying President Duterte had already forgiven the network for what he had denounced as its unfair treatment of him during the 2016 election campaign.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque also denied that the House rejection would have a chilling effect on mass media, saying that the main business of ABS-CBN is not news but entertainment.

The 70 voted to “deny the application of ABS-CBN Corporation for a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate and maintain radio and broadcasting stations in the Philippines.”

The House panel specifically cited the “American citizenship of ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio ‘Gabby’ Lopez III and doubtful Filipino citizenship and allegiance to the Philippines,” the possible violation of the constitutional prohibition against foreign ownership in mass media, numerous violations of terms of the franchise, questionable tax avoidance schemes, apparent use of a dummy and “less than exemplary labor practices.”

Eleven panel members, including proponents of the franchise bills and supporters, voted to grant the franchise application, but were clearly outnumbered.

They are Reps. Sol Aragones, Christopher de Venecia, Carlos Zarate, Gab Bordado, Vilma Santos-Recto, Lianda Bolilia, Ping Tejada, Beny Abante, Stella Quimbo, Mujiv Hataman and Edward Maceda.

Two members inhibited while Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas abstained from the voting.

The panel resolved the matter after holding 12 marathon hearings over almost two months following adjournment sine die of Congress.

With the rejection of the franchise bills at the committee level, ABS-CBN’s application no longer reached the House plenary for deliberations by over 300 members of the chamber.

A majority voted to approve the resolution and report of a three-member technical working group (TWG) that recommended the denial of the application based on “consensus” after the summation of arguments during the hearings.

“The TWG, after due consideration of the testimonies, documents, submissions and arguments, has recommended to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corp.,” read the resolution adopted by the panel during a one-hour hearing.

In the adopted report, the TWG held that the ABS-CBN franchise application cannot be linked to constitutional press freedom.

“By no means can this franchise application be related to press freedom. It is what it is – a denial of a privilege granted by the State because the applicant was seen as undeserving of the grant of a legislative franchise,” the report stated.

“Such a scenario is totally inconsistent with the nature of legislative franchises as a mere privilege and never a matter of right. Wherefore, in view of the foregoing, the technical working group respectfully recommends the DENIAL of the franchise application of ABS CBN Corporation,” it added.

The TWG members include Deputy Speaker Pablo John Garcia, Reps. XJ Romualdo of Camiguin and Stella Quimbo of Marikina, who dissented from the resolution.

The committee cited six issues tackled during the hearings that, “taken collectively, weigh heavily against the grant of legislative franchise to ABS-CBN.”

One of the vocal congressmen against the franchise application, Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor, lauded the TWG for its exhaustive report.

“It was a comprehensive report by the TWG. They lined up all issues. They said the citizenship issue wasn’t clear, but all the other issues they found the problems,” he explained in an interview after the voting.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, who earlier called on colleagues to vote based on their conscience, asked for parties and the public to respect the decision.

“I pray that despite our differences, we will eventually come to respect the decision of the committee and its members and begin to move forward in rebuilding the relationships that have been strained by this issue,” he said in a statement.

“The House leadership asks that the people read the findings carefully in order to appreciate the reasons for their decision. And for those who do not agree, at the least, understand why the decision had to be so,” the Speaker said.

Cayetano lauded the panel for “a fair, impartial, thorough and comprehensive hearing on the franchise application of the Lopez-owned ABS-CBN corporation.”

“Because of the highly partisan nature of this issue, we accepted from the start that there would be those who will vehemently disagree with the committee’s decision, no matter what they resolve,” he added.

On Thursday, Cayetano slammed Vice President Leni Robredo for giving a “clueless instruction” to Congress on its priorities.

Cayetano specifically took exception to the public pronouncement of Robredo that Congress should pass measures to benefit frontliners in the battle against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) instead of “tackling issues that are not helping.”

“We are not sleeping on the job here in Congress. I say this for the benefit of our Vice President who, despite appearing to be clueless to the real work of this Congress, nonetheless feels it’s her duty to instruct this House on how it should conduct its business,” he said in a speech before the summation of hearings on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal application.

“We are doing our jobs, the hearings are just not being broadcast live on television,” he added in Filipino.

The Speaker reminded the Vice President of measures quickly passed by the chamber to address the pandemic – even holding a special session during recess last March.

He also cited several bills that the chamber approved before the adjournment of session in June like the Accelerated Recovery and Investments Stimulus for the Economy of the Philippines (ARISE Philippines Act); the COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020; the Better Normal for the Workplace, Communities and Public Spaces Act of 2020; and the COVID-19-Related Anti-Discrimination Act.

Cayetano claimed that Robredo had asked Congress to immediately resolve the franchise issue.

“When we were not taking up the ABS-CBN franchise, the Vice President said we should take it up. Now that we are taking it up, she said there are many more critical issues that should be addressed,” he said.

Congress prerogative

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the rejection of ABS-CBN franchise renewal was a “prerogative of Congress” that executive officials “recognize.”

Roque said the Palace has maintained a “neutral stance on the issue as it respects the separation of powers between the two co-equal branches government.”

In a separate interview with dzBB, Roque said opponents of the House decision should just accept the development and vote for a new set of congressmen in 2022.

Speaking in Filipino, he also said the denial of the franchise would not have a chilling effect on mass media because the core business of ABS-CBN is not news but entertainment.

“Much as we want to work with the aforesaid media network, we have to abide by the resolution of the House committee,” he said.

The officials’ claims run counter to Duterte’s public statements openly castigating the TV station and wishing its closure.

Since he assumed office, Duterte has been vocal against the TV network, apparently for attacking him during the last leg of the presidential campaign. He also claimed that ABS-CBN did not air his campaign ads.

Duterte said in December last year that he would see to it that ABS-CBN’s franchise would not be renewed.

“Your franchise will end next year. If you are expecting that it will be renewed, I’m sorry. You’re out! I will see to it that you’re out,” Duterte said.

His chief legal adviser and former spokesman Salvador Panelo said the Office of the President respects the decision of the lawmakers.

“The decision to grant or deny a franchise, as we have repeatedly said, lies solely on the members of Congress, particularly its committee on legislative franchises,” he said.

Panelo said there is jurisprudence that supports the fact that “a franchise is a mere privilege granted by the State through its legislative body.”

“In view thereof, the executive branch cannot – and has not meddled and will never interfere – with the affairs of a co-equal, separate and independent branch of the government,” he said.

Panelo pointed out that ABS-CBN, as well as those against its franchise application, were given the opportunity to give their respective sides, as due process requires.

“This is a democratic process and we, in the executive branch, must respect its outcome,” he said.  “We leave it to the collective wisdom of the committee on legislative franchises apropos its denial of ABS-CBN’s franchise application. The proceeding was transparent, as it should be, with the public being apprised of its developments, of which they are entitled,” Panelo added.  Christina Mendez

(UPDATED): The media giant can file a motion for reconsideration and lawmakers can also file a new bill seeking a new franchise for the network once Congress resumes session on July 27.

In case the committee voted yes or no on the renewal of franchise, recently explained that ABS-CBN could reapply for legislative franchise.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/11/2027135/house-panel-rejects-new-franchise-abs-cbn

Lawmakers vote to shut down Philippines' largest TV network

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine lawmakers voted Friday to reject the license renewal of the country’s largest TV network, shutting down a major news provider that had been repeatedly threatened by the president over its critical coverage.

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Franchises voted 70-11 to reject a new 25-year license for ABS-CBN Corp. The National Telecommunications Commission had ordered the broadcaster to shut down in May after its old franchise expired. It halted broadcasting then, but the vote takes it off the air permanently.

Only the House of Representatives, which is dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies, can grant such franchises and the chance of any reversal of Friday’s vote is extremely low, lawmakers said.

The network, which used to be viewed by millions of Filipinos on free TV, has been able to continue broadcasting some of its TV and radio news programs over paid cable channels, but with a small fraction of its former viewership.

“We are deeply hurt,” ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak said, but he suggested the company will try to find other ways to return to business.

“Together with our employees and our audiences all over the world, we share in your sadness over this setback,” Katigbak said. “We look forward to the day when we can again reunite.”

In the network’s newsroom, journalists hugged each other and wept. “We lost our voice,” Irish Vidal, a news staffer, said in tears. Outside its headquarters, journalists and TV and movie celebrities lit candles and held protest placards.

Duterte and his allies had questioned the network’s compliance with the law and the terms of its franchise, including its alleged use of a dummy corporation and large numbers of non-regular workers without employment security. The company denied any wrongdoing in a dozen televised House hearings.

International media watchdogs condemned the closure of ABS-CBN, which was founded in 1953, as a major blow to press freedom.

Human Rights Watch said the lawmakers’ vote was “a grievous assault on press freedom in the country” and the greatest blow to media freedom caused by any government act since late dictator Ferdinand Marcos shut the broadcasting giant and other media outlets after declaring martial law in 1972.

“This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte,” said Phil Robertson, the deputy Asia director of the U.S.-based rights group.

Reflecting the extent of unease over the network’s shutdown, both the opposition and several key Duterte allies questioned efforts to close it. Concerns have also been raised by a diverse range of groups, including top business executives, left-wing activists and Catholic Church officials.

ABS-CBN has more than 11,000 news and production personnel nationwide. Aside from reporting on the coronavirus, which has infected more than 50,000 people and killed 1,314 in the Philippines, it has provided food and medical aid to more than 2 million people, company officials said.

Watchdogs accuse Duterte and his government of muzzling independent media such as ABS-CBN that have reported critically on issues including his anti-drug crackdown, which has left thousands of mostly poor drug suspects dead. Duterte has accused the network of not airing his paid campaign ads and favouring a rival candidate in the 2016 election, allegations the company denied.

Other critical media, including leading newspaper the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Rappler, an online news site, have also come under attack from the president.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte took a neutral position on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal and left it to Congress to decide.

But ahead of the franchise expiration, the government’s solicitor-general, Jose Calida, asked the Supreme Court in February to revoke the franchises of ABS-CBN and a subsidiary in a separate attempt to shut the company for allegedly abusing its franchises and violating a constitutional prohibition on foreign investment in Philippine media.

ABS-CBN denied the allegations. The high court eventually dismissed the petition.

https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/world-news/lawmakers-vote-to-shut-down-philippines-largest-tv-network-2553528

Philippines top broadcaster ABS-CBN denied new licence

One of the Philippines' largest broadcasters, ABS-CBN, has been refused a new licence after being forced off air in May.

On Friday, an overwhelming majority of a parliamentary committee rejected as "undeserving" ABS-CBN's request for a 25-year extension of its franchise.

Government critics say the refusal is directly connected to the channel's criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte.

ABS-CBN refused to broadcast Mr Duterte's campaign ads in 2016.

The broadcaster, which operates dozens of radio and TV stations, was first taken off air on 4 May its broadcast licence expired.

Ahead of the vote on its renewal application, pictures on social media showed supporters of the network outside Congress holding up posters proclaiming "Defend Press Freedom" and "Stop The Attacks".

"This is a black day for media freedom in a country previously regarded as a bastion of press freedom and democracy in the region," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said on Friday.

"Today's vote to deny the franchise renewal is an astounding display of obsequious behaviour by Congressional representatives, kowtowing to Duterte by agreeing to seriously limit media freedom in the Philippines," he said.

Opposition lawmakers say the suspension also undermines the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 50,000 people in the country and killed more than 1,300.

ABS-CBN regularly reached more than 15 million homes on TV, radio and online. Founded in 1946, the media conglomerate employs some 11,000 people.

It can appeal against Friday's decision.

While freedom of the press is guaranteed under the constitution, the Philippines is one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, according to the US-based charity Freedom House.

And according to press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, "Private militias, often hired by local politicians, silence journalists with complete impunity".

Last month, Maria Ressa, the head of popular online news site Rappler, was found guilty of libel, in a case seen by many as an attempt to silence the site, which had been critical of the government.

The Philippines ranks 136th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53360925

24 Oras: Aplikasyon para sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN, ibinasura ng k...

How lawmakers voted on ABS-CBN's failed bid for new franchise

After 12 sessions of hours-long deliberations on the issues surrounding ABS-CBN Corporation, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises denied the television giant to operate for another 25 years.

Eighty-five members of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises decided on the fate of the media giant. Of this number, 46 are regular members and 39 are ex-officio members.

The chamber on Thursday had a summation of all issues thrown at the network such as the citizenship of ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Gabby Lopez, the 50-year limit on franchises, issuance of Philippine Depositary Receipts to foreigners, alleged tax-avoidance schemes, political meddling, and unfair labor practices, among others.

Then a technical working group (TWG) was formed to discuss all the recommendations regarding the franchise application. The TWG decided later to disapprove the network’s franchise renewal.

As the lawmakers were about to vote, committee chairperson Rep. Franz Alvarez explained that a “yes” vote would mean support to the adoption of the TWG’s resolution to deny the renewal, and a “no” vote means being in favor of granting ABS-CBN a fresh legislative franchise.

In the end, 70 lawmakers agreed with the TWG to deny the franchise application, while 11 others voted against the recommendationn. At least three lawmakers inhibited.

Deputy Speaker Rep. Pablo John Garcia said that not all members of TWG were consulted because of their stance on the issue based on their conduct during the hearing.

“The consensus was determined by the TWG by consulting some of the members," Garcia said. "Not all members were consulted because the inclinations of some of the members can already be determined from their conduct during the hearings."

The TWG said in its report that the recommendation is not related to press freedom, but “denial of a privilege granted by the State because the applicant was seen undeserving of the grant of legislative franchise.”

LOOK: Technical working group of the House Legislative Franchises Committee recommends the denial of ABS-CBN's franchise application. pic.twitter.com/RnqkMDROh4

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) July 10, 2020

Of all the issues raised on ABS-CBN, Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor told CNN Philippines that the members of the TWG agreed that only the issue on the 50-year limit on franchises did not violate the Constitution.

As of this writing, the House has not yet released the names of the congressmen who voted against the franchise renewal.

But according to Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago, the 11 lawmakers who favored granting a 25-year franchise to ABS-CBN were the following:

1. Sol Aragones
2. Toff De Venecia
3. Carlos Zarate
4. Gab Bordado
5. Vilma Santos
6. Lianda Bolilia
7. Ping Tejada
8. Benny Abante
9. Stella Quimbo
10. Mujiv Hataman
11. Edward Maceda

Quimbo lamented that denial of a new franchise to the network would mean job losses for the 11,000 employees.

“Pangunahin po sa naging paninindigan natin ang pagsasaalang-alang sa kapakanan ng mga empleyado’t manggagawa ng network na inaasahang mawawalan ng trabaho, gayong may napakalaking krisis pa naman sa COVID-19," said Quimbo in a statement. "Saan na sila pupunta?."

[Translation: I stood for the welfare of the workers of the network, who will lose their jobs, especially now that we are facing a huge crisis on COVID-19. Where will they go?]

Meanwhile, Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, one of the staunch critics of ABS-CBN, said the broadcasting network should have been humble.

“It’s too late now. Hinihintay ko lang sanang magpakababa sila eh (I was waiting for them humble down themselves),” said Marcoleta. “They had that sense of entitlement.”

Abante told CNN Philippines that the media giant can file a motion for reconsideration and lawmakers can also file a new bill seeking a new franchise for the network once Congress resumes session on July 27.

In case the committee voted no on the renewal of franchise, Defensor recently explained that ABS-CBN could reapply for legislative franchise.

ABS-CBN has been off air since May 5 after the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order due to the expiration of its legislative franchise.

CNN Philippines correspondent Xianne Arcangel contributed to this report

https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/7/10/How-lawmakers-voted-ABS-CBN-franchise-.html

Cayetano: Read thoroughly the findings of House committee to understand decision on ABS-CBN

House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano wants the public to read thoroughly the findings made by the House Committee on Legislative Franchise on ABS-CBN’s bid for a fresh franchise that was rejected by the House panel.

In a statement issued following the 70-11 voting on the findings made by the three-man Technical Working Group, Cayetano said it is important for the public to fully understand why the vote went that way.

“The House leadership asks that the people read the findings carefully in order to appreciate the reasons for their decision. And for those who do not agree, at the least, understand why the decision had to be so,” Cayetano said.

Although qualified to vote as ex-officio committee member, the House leader did not participate in the voting that took place on the 13th meeting of the legislative franchise panel chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez.

Cayetano recalled that prior to the start of the congressional hearings that was jointly conducted with the Committee on Good Government, the Lower Chamber “committed and delivered a time for Congress to conduct fair, impartial, thorough, and comprehensive hearings on the application for franchise renewal of the ABS-CBN Corporation.

“Because of the highly partisan nature of this issue, we accepted from the start that there would be those who will vehemently disagree with the committee’s decision, no matter what they resolve,” he said.

Cayetano had admitted that he used to harbor a grudge against the network who he had previously accused of engaging in partisan politics, especially during the 2016 president elections.

Despite this, the House official assured the public that ABS-CBN will be treated with fairness and will be given a chance to respond to complaints against the network.

Cayetano likewise stressed that the process was by no means easy for anyone involved in the proceedings, but assured the public that the final resolution was not arrived at by the Committee on Legislative Franchises without serious consideration of the overall impact it will have on the nation.

Cayetano acknowledged the fact that the public has differences in opinions about the issue.  However, he remained confident that “everyone will eventually come to respect the decision of the committee. 

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/10/cayetano-read-thoroughly-the-findings-of-house-committee-to-understand-decision-on-abs-cbn/

Solons may refile ABS-CBN franchise renewal bills in case of rejection

House members can immediately refile bills seeking the renewal of ABS-CBN’s operating franchise in the event that the Legislative Franchises Committee votes against the current application after the series of marathon hearings.

“As far as I know, there’s no prohibition on the filing or re-filing of bills that are not favorably acted upon by a committee,” a congressman told the Manila Bulletin on Friday.

He said that unlike impeachment complaints against the President, which are limited to just one per year, there are no prescribed limits for the filing of franchise application bills. He said these are treated like any other proposed measures in the House of Representatives.

“Just like any other bill that doesn’t become a law for whatever reason, like it was vetoed, it was approved by one chamber but wasn’t by the other chamber, it didn’t reach third reading, or it wasn’t acted upon by a committee, it could be filed again in the next Congress,” the congressman explained.

But members of the House don’t necessarily have to wait for the next Congress to refile.

“What the members can file is a similar bill [to the one that did not prosper], but it should not be the exact same bill. Obviously, if the subject of a bill is the same as one that a committee has already decided on, the committee will not deliberate on it again anymore,” he said.

He underscored that the practicality of refiling similar bills at once is an entirely different matter. “The committee that tackled your bill will basically have the same composition as before. You’re talking to the same people. So there’s no certainty of a different result.”

The pending franchise renewal of television and radio giant ABS-CBN has led to an unprecedented 13 joint hearings by the Legislative Franchises Committee and the Good Government and Public Accountability Committee from start to finish.

Receiving much focus and attention both at the plenary hall and in social media during the proceedings were the alleged violations of the network against the 1987 Constitution and its previous 25-year franchise.

The company, which went off the air last May 5, employs an estimated 11,000 people. It will begin laying off workers by August this year if their non-operation persists.

“ABS-CBN will be the most high-profile rejection by the Legislative Franchises panel, if it does get rejected. Rarely talaga nag-rereject ang committee kasi usually kung ayaw i-approve, hindi lang ite-take up (Rarely does the committee ever reject an application. If there’s a bill that it doesn’t want to approve, then it’s usually not taken up),” the congressman said.

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/10/solons-may-refile-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-bills-in-case-of-rejection/

Philippine Congress Officially Shuts Down Leading Broadcaster

By voting not to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, lawmakers silenced a major network that had come under fire from President Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippine lawmakers on Friday formally shut down the country’s largest broadcast network, the latest major blow against the news media as President Rodrigo Duterte cracks down on outlets that have been critical of his leadership.

After 13 hearings, a committee of the House of Representatives — most of whose members are allied with Mr. Duterte — voted by an overwhelming majority to deny ABS-CBN’s application for renewal of its broadcast franchise. The network had been forced off the air in May, after the franchise expired.

“We remain committed to public service, and we hope to find other ways to achieve our mission,” said Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN’s president and chief executive, in a statement on Friday. He said the network was “deeply hurt.”

The president’s spokesman, Harry Roque, sought to distance Mr. Duterte from the decision.

“The palace has maintained a neutral stance on the issue as it respects the separation of powers between the two coequal branches of government,” he said. “Much as we want to work with the aforesaid media network, we have to abide by the resolution of the House committee.”

Mr. Duterte has accused ABS-CBN of bias, including favoring a political opponent in the 2016 election, and had earlier warned that he would not allow the renewal of its franchise.

The president’s critics say he has gone after media outlets that closely documented his drug war, which has left thousands of people dead since he took office in 2016.

ABS-CBN ceased operations of its free TV and radio channels by government order after its 25-year franchise expired in May. ABS-CBN still operates a cable channel and internet sites, but the company has told its 11,000 employees that they could be let go by August if its broadcast franchise was not renewed.

After the network went off the air, there was a backlash from millions of Filipinos who rely on it for news, forcing the lower house of Congress to rush hearings on the franchise renewal.

The government has accused ABS-CBN of illegally operating a cable channel, as well as hiding behind what it called a “corporate veil” that allowed foreign investors to own part of the firm. ABS-CBN has denied the allegations.

Fourteen lawmakers who sponsored bills backing the network argued that the hearings had not proven that ABS-CBN broke any regulations that warranted its closure.

“Seventy million Filipinos tune to its programs weekly,” they said in a joint statement. “Now more than ever, in the time of a pandemic, we need a vibrant and independent source of information and news to tell the people what is going on.”

Nonoy Espina, who heads the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, said that lawmakers who were seeking to block the franchise renewal had “gripes” to settle. By voting to shut down ABS-CBN, Mr. Espina said, the House “has lost all claim to represent the people and our interests.”

The congressional hearings did shine a light on some shortcomings of big media networks, including unfair labor practices and a lack of self-regulation, analysts said.

“But legislators have no business to say how media should operate,” said Danilo Arao, a journalism professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. ABS-CBN, he said, “is being singled out.”

Phil Robertson, the deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, called the decision a “grievous assault on press freedom,” adding, “This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte.” The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines said it was a “profoundly dark day for journalists.”

As the leading broadcaster in the country, ABS-CBN was known for its prime time flagship news program, “TV Patrol,” as well as soap operas and afternoon variety TV shows.

Along with the online news site Rappler, ABS-CBN has been at the forefront of coverage of Mr. Duterte’s violent drug war.

Recently, a Manila court convicted Rappler’s chief executive, Maria Ressa, and a former staff writer of cyberlibel. Ms. Ressa, an award-winning former CNN journalist, is out on bail while the case is on appeal, but she could face up to six years in prison.

Mr. Duterte has often gone after members of the press that he dislikes. He has called journalists “sons of bitches” and warned that they were not exempt from the possibility of physical attacks.

He has accused Rappler of being funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, though he has never offered evidence for that. This week, he accused Ms. Ressa of being a “fraud” and said a new case could be filed against her. He did not elaborate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/world/asia/philippines-congress-media-duterte-abs-cbn.html

Marcoleta: No chance for ABS-CBN to get new franchise, not even in 2022

There is chance for ABS-CBN Corp. to secure a fresh 25-year license even if the company files a new franchise bill in 2022, as the government will likely give the network's revoked frequencies to a "more deserving" applicant, Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta said Friday.

At a press conference live streamed on Facebook after a House panel voted to deny ABS-CBN's bid for a new license, Marcoleta, who has led attacks against the Lopez-led network since legislators were forced to tackle the company's franchise bills, said broadcast frequencies are "finite resources" that the government "allocates."

"Pano kung may binigyan na ang gobyerno? Anong franchise pa ang ibibigay mo sa kanya (What if the government gives the franchise to another media company? What franchise are you going to give to ABS-CBN)?" Marcoleta said.

Marcoleta is a member of the powerful Iglesia ni Cristo, which was rumored to be lobbying for the non-renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise. Philstar.com cannot independently verify the rumor. On Wednesday, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano denied what he called "rumors of threats and intimidation coming from certain groups, even linking it with specific religious organizations, and congressional leaders."

Voting 70-11, a joint panel at the House of Representatives rejected a bill seeking the renewal of the network's congressional franchise, which expired on May 4.

The move will ensure the embattled media company will remain off air since the Duterte administration ordered it to "cease and desist" its free TV and radio channels on May 5, a first since late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. did the same during the martial law era. 

Officials of the National Telecommunications Commission have not been answering phone calls from Philstar.com for comment. 

ABS-CBN's franchise woes started after earning the ire of President Duterte, whose allies dominate the House of Representatives. Upon taking office in 2016, Duterte repeatedly attacked ABS-CBN and threatened to block the renewal of the company's franchise.

At a House hearing on Monday, Regina Reyes, head of ABS-CBN’s news division, said around 69 million people lost access to information and entertainment from the network due to the shutdown. Founded in 1953, the network employs some 11,000 people.

Some lawmakers said ABS-CBN can still appeal the panel's decision or apply again for a franchise as long as bills for it are filed. But Marcoleta disagreed.

"As for them filing another bill, there's no way. Why would you process the application from the same organization when it was rejected?" he said.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/10/2027070/marcoleta-no-chance-abs-cbn-get-new-franchise-not-even-2022

DENIED | Lawmakers reject ABS-CBN franchise renewal

Lawmakers in the lower chamber of Congress denied renewing the franchise of broadcast media giant ABS-CBN on Friday.

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises voted 70 against the renewal, and 11 for the renewal. Two have chosen to inhibit, while one abstained.

Only 44 votes were required to pass the resolution.

“This in effect, kills the franchise,” Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor said.

A Technical Working Group (TWG), headed by Deputy Speaker Pablo Garcia of Cebu drafted the recommendations after the summation of arguments presented by lawmakers on Thursday.

“The likely consensus among members of this committee was to disapprove the application of ABS-CBN for another franchise,” Garcia said.

Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate, who argued for the renewal, questioned how the consensus was done.

But Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor said both majority and minority members were represented in the TWG, noting that Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo voted against the resolution.

The National Telecommunications Commission ordered the network to stop broadcasting on May 5, after its franchise expired the day before.

Lawmakers spent 12 hearings on various issues such as chairman emeritus’ Gabby Lopez’ citizenship, questions of bias, tax payments, property titles, and blocktime agreements as ABS-CBN petitioned to renew its franchise for 25 more years.

But the 74-year old network may file a motion for reconsideration or refile its franchise application.

https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/denied-lawmakers-reject-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal

ABS-CBN can re-apply for franchise under Duterte admin if House rejects bid: solon

ABS-CBN Corp. can again seek a franchise during President Rodrigo Duterte's administration if its application is rejected on Friday by a House committee, a lawmaker said. 

Over 90 members and ex-officio members of the House franchise committee on Friday afternoon are expected to vote on the network's franchise, with the jobs of its 11,000 workers on the line. 

"ABS-CBN is not precluded from filing another application for franchise. Once there's a sponsor, even if it is within the same Congress that rejects its franchise, hindi naman ipinagbabawal iyan (that is not prohibited)," said Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate.

But if lawmakers reject its franchise application, the National Telecommunications Commission can assign ABS-CBN's frequency to another entity, he said. 

"'Pag nag-apply siya ulit ng prangkisa, either within this 18th Congress or thereafter, magsisimula siya sa una dahil kumbaga, meron kang prangkisa, wala ka naman magamit na frequency. Hahanapan ka pa ng available frequency," he told ANC. 

(If it re-applies for a franchise either within this 18th Congress or thereafter, it will start from scratch because you could have a license, yet no frequency you can use. Regulators will have to find an available frequency for you.) 

"Sa Metro Manila, sagad na ang frequency d'yan. That's why I will not be surprised na talagang may mga interesado doon sa frequency ng ABS-CBN because of its strategic importance sa economy, business, even sa pulitika," he added. 

 

(The frequency here in Metro Manila is already full. That's why I will not be surprised if there are parties interested in the ABS-CBN frequency because of its strategic importance on economy, business, even politics.) 

Over 90 members and ex-officio members of the House franchise committee will decide on the network's franchise, said Zarate, who urged House leaders to allow the plenary, or the whole chamber, to vote. 

"Some of the members of the House, mayroon din silang mga constituencies na nananawagang ibalik ang ABS-CBN (they have constituencies who are appealing for ABS-CBN's return)... Only problem is they cannot vote," he said. 

"If we are really the representatives of the people, allow the majority of the representatives of our people to say their piece in the plenary," he added. 

The NTC on May 5 shut down ABS-CBN's free television and radio services, day after its franchise expired. This is despite the commission's commitment to lawmakers in March that it would let the network operate beyond May 4 while Congress had yet to decide on its license. 

ANC, July 10, 2020 

https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/10/20/abs-cbn-can-re-apply-for-franchise-under-duterte-admin-if-house-rejects-bid-solon

House drafting group formed for verdict on ABS-CBN franchise bid

A congressional committee on Thursday wrapped up deliberations on ABS-CBN's bid to return on the air, appointing a 3-member group to draft recommendations on whether the shuttered broadcast network should be granted a new operating franchise.

The Committee on Legislative Franchises is set to decide on the fate of the largest media network in the Philippines on Friday, said Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante, who will be allowed to vote as the minority leader.

A rejection by the committee of ABS-CBN's franchise application will shut it down for good, more than 2 months after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease-and-desist order over an expired franchise.

The network had been trying to renew its original 25-year franchise since 2014, but faced several roadblocks, especially under the new administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, who had repeatedly promised to close it down.

Before the crucial House vote, a technical working group (TWG) will "study and draft recommendations" on ABS-CBN's application for a "more systematic and organized consideration" of the issues raised against it during 12 marathon hearings, said Rep. Franz Alvarez, chairman of the franchise committee.

The group will be composed of Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo of Camiguin, Rep. Pablo John Garcia of Cebu, and Rep. Stella Quimbo of Marikina City.

Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate earlier presented a summation of why ABS-CBN deserved a new franchise, noting how congressmen made the network "pass through the needle" in a process that was heretofore swift and non-contentious for other broadcast companies. 

Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta summarized the allegations against the network, saying: "It is high time that the sovereignty of the airwaves be restored to the people, the ones who will finally decide to whom and when to grant this special privilege called franchise."

Alvarez said voting members should decide based on the "facts and testimonies presented by all sides."

"This is a historic opportunity for the 18th Congress to make a difference and prove our independence and integrity as an institution," he said.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/09/20/house-drafting-group-formed-for-verdict-on-abs-cbn-franchise-bid

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ALAMIN: Proseso ng botohan sa Kamara para sa ABS-CBN franchise | TV Patrol

Inabot nang isang dosenang pagdinig ang Kamara para busisiin ang aplikasyon ng ABS-CBN para sa panibagong prangkisa na magbibigay-daan sa pagbabalik nito sa ere. 

Sa Huwebes, nakatakda ang "summation" kung saan muling papasadahan ang lahat ng akusasyon laban sa ABS-CBN pati na rin ang sagot at depensa nila dito.

Sakaling matapos ito nang maaga, inaasahang pagbobotohan na kung bibigyan o hindi ng bagong prangkisa ang network.

Una nang sinabi ni House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano na pairalin dapat ng mga mambabatas ang "conscience vote."

Kung ito ang mananaig, tiwala si Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun na lulusot ang bagong prangkisa para sa ABS-CBN. 

"Pag talagang totoo ito, I believe that a greater majority of the members of the committee will vote to approve the franchise," ani Fortun. 

Tanging 46 na miyembro ng House legislative franchises committee ang puwedeng bumoto at 48 lider ng Kamara na ex-officio members. 

Para pumasa sa committee level, kailangan ang majority vote o higit kalahati ng boto. Kung hindi sapat ang boto, mananatiling wala sa ere ang ABS-CBN dahil sa kawalan ng prangkisa.

Pero puwedeng iapela ang desisyon sa komite.

Sakaling lumusot sa komite, pag-iisahin ang mga panukala at isasalang sa plenaryo para pagdebatihan at amyendahan.

Dito, puwedeng paikliin, pahabain o ibasura ang hiling na 25 taong prangkisa. Puwede ring magpasok ng mga bagong kondisyon.

Sakaling pumasa ang franchise sa Kamara, diretso ito sa Senado para muling busisiin.

Kung magpasa ng ibang bersyon ang Senado, isasalang ang panukala sa bicameral conference committee para muling plantsahin.

Sa huli, na kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kung pipirmahan ang franchise bill. 

Kung uupuan, magiging batas ito makalipas ang 30 araw. Kung i-veto naman, puwede pa rin itong ipasa ng Kongreso sa pamamagitan ng 2/3 vote.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/08/20/alamin-proseso-ng-botohan-sa-kamara-para-sa-abs-cbn-franchise

The One Reason Why You Shouldn’t Quit

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

The next time that you feel that you don't count, please remember the time Sir Michael Costra was conducting a rehearsal of a combined orchestra and choral group.  About half-way through the rehearsal, the person playing the piccolo began thinking that amidst all the noise of drums, trumpets, violins, and so forth, that his lowly contribution didn't amount to much.  So he continued to keep the musical instrument pursed to his lips, but he stopped playing.

Moments later the conductor shouted, "Stop!  Stop!" and exclaimed, "Where's the piccolo?"  And the piccolo player thought that he made no difference.

There are lots of piccolo players!  You will find them in every church as well as in schools, service clubs, and organizations--the person who thinks, “I don’t matter.  Nobody notices what I do.  Nobody ever says ‘Thank you!’"  Like the piccolo player in Costa's orchestra, they show up for a while, going through the motions of holding their instrument, and then they finally quit!

The difference between life and the orchestra is that God doesn't shout, "Stop! Stop!  Where's the piccolo?"   And seldom does anyone take you by the shoulder, patting your hand warmly, and say, "Please don't quit!"

A powerful question which makes you a self-starting piccolo player is simply, "What's my motive?"  Am I doing this because of the kind words or compliments which come my way?  Or am I doing this because I believe that whether my part is small or great, it counts because I'm doing this as unto the glory of God!

In one of Agatha Christie's stories, there is a line which bears repeating.  Mr. Satterwaithe says, "Your cue may not come 'til the end of the play--it may be totally unimportant, a mere walking-on part, but upon it may hang the issue of the play.  If you do not give the cue to another player the whole edifice may crumple.  You, as you, may not matter to anyone in the world, but you as a person in a particular place may matter unimaginably."

So is it in life!  In the economy of God there is no such thing as greatness or trivia, for with Him the small and the great make wholeness and it takes each, endowed with the special purpose of the Creator.

This, of course, runs contrary to the logic and thinking of the world that places far greater honor on the athlete than the teacher, far greater importance on the movie star than the mother, far greater importance on the man who makes a lot of money than the faithful father who is a model dad and husband.

This is why motives must be very clear!  God has his payday, someday, and we must be willing to work and wait.  Paul addressed this issue when he wrote to the Colossians, saying, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.  It is the Lord Christ you are serving" (Colossians 3:23-24).

Friend, we must see the whole issue in a larger perspective--that of the entire orchestra and realize that no matter how large or small your part, it is important.  You must believe that, and the only way you can hold on to that truth is, at times, to tell your emotions where to get off.

For me, the ageless principles of Scripture help me to keep it in perspective.  When you are tempted to quit, listen carefully, and you will hear the still voice of God asking, "Where's the piccolo?"

Resource reading: Colossians 3:1-17

https://www.guidelines.org/devotional/the-one-reason-why-you-shouldnt-quit/

ABS-CBN workers, backers ready caravan to House to press for new franchise

ABS-CBN employees and supporters will troop to the House of Representatives early on Thursday (July 9) to press lawmakers to approve a new 25-year franchise for the broadcast giant which President Rodrigo Duterte once asked to shut down.

According to the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP), the caravan would travel from ABS-CBN’s Esguerra Gate in Quezon City to the House’s Gate 1.  A program would be held around 10:30 a.m.

The caravan is one of several activities launched by ABS-CBN supporters since the network faced its biggest assault since it was shuttered by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the early days of martial law.

The National Telecommunications Commission had issued an order for the network to cease television and radio broadcasting on free and pay TV after Solicitor General Jose Calida sought to rescind the network’s franchise through a quo warranto case filed at the Supreme Court and which had been dismissed for being moot.

No schedule had been set for House members to vote on the bill granting a new franchise to ABS-CBN, which has sat in the lower chamber of Congress for months without action. It is uncertain still if the bill would pass the committee level.

The NTC issued the cease and desist order after the network’s franchise lapsed on May 4. This came after the NTC had given Congress leaders an assurance that ABS-CBN would be allowed to continue broadcasting while the lower chamber of Congress deliberated on the new franchise.

Calida, however, warned the NTC against giving ABS-CBN a provisional authority to operate as it would be usurping Congress’ power to issue franchises.

NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios had said in an interview over ABS-CBN’s radio station dzMM that the order was issued because of “questions” on the validity of ABS-CBN’s franchise, which was the subject of Calida’s petition at the Supreme Court.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1304043/abs-cbn-employees-to-troop-to-house-on-thursday-amid-pending-franchise-issue

‘ABS-CBN successfully defends franchise bid’

Television giant ABS-CBN has successfully justified its bid for franchise renewal before the House of Representatives, proponents of the franchise renewal bill said yesterday.

They are optimistic that the broadcast empire could secure a fresh franchise from Congress.

Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman and Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun expressed belief that ABS-CBN won in the hearings and sufficiently rebutted allegations should their fellow lawmakers base their votes on merit.

The House joint committee on legislative franchises and good government, and public accountability should approve the franchise renewal after nearly two months of hearings, they said.

The lawmakers’ belief contradicted an earlier report that said the TV network is facing an uphill battle as the number of House members who want to approve or reject the franchise request outnumber those who favor the reopening of ABS-CBN.

The report said only 25 lawmakers would likely vote in favor of ABS-CBN.

As this developed, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano slammed what he branded as propaganda to blackmail Congress into deciding in favor of ABS-CBN.

Cayetano said some people he did not name are spreading rumors to influence the decision of the House committee.

He appealed to both supporters and critics of ABS-CBN “to continue to advocate, but never to engage in black propaganda and fake news.”

Conscience vote

“Speaker Cayetano said he would allow a conscience vote on the ABS-CBN franchise. I hope he will deliver on that. If it’s a conscience vote, ABS-CBN wins. If it’s not, the opposite happens,” Atienza said.

Lagman agreed with Atienza and forecast an 8-0 victory for the network as he cited eight issues tackled during the hearings.

These issues included the citizenship of ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio Lopez III, issuance of Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) of ABS-CBN Holdings to foreign nationals, reacquisition of the Lopez family after the EDSA Revolution in 1986, 50-year constitutional limit on franchises, digital migration, alleged labor malpractices, various tax issues and biased reporting.

Fortun shared Lagman’s opinion and reiterated Cayetano’s call for committee members to vote according to their conscience.

“If committee members vote according to conscience, ABS-CBN franchise should be renewed,” Fortun said.

Atienza and Fortun scored their colleagues for raising personal grudges against the network during last Monday’s hearing.

Fortun warned of repercussions on the demands of several lawmakers on the manner of news reporting by the network.

He said there’s no evidence presented during the hearing showing ABS-CBN engaged in biased reporting and election meddling as alleged by its critics.

The panel is to sum up the hearings today and set the schedule of voting on whether to approve the franchise bills or not.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Nancy Binay said public officials have no business dictating the editorial content of news organizations.

They said public officials should not be sensitive to criticisms and unfavorable reports of the media.

The senators said they themselves and their families had suffered from the negative and  erroneous news reports, but they neither meddled nor called for the shutdown of erring media organizations. Paolo Romero, Cecille Suerte Felipe, Delon Porcalla

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/09/2026670/abs-cbn-successfully-defends-franchise-bid

If 71 solons choose to remain undecided, ABS-CBN will win 10 in favor, 8 against

If 71 congressmen choose to remain undecided on the legislative franchise application of ABS-CBN when voting on the issue takes place on Thursday, July 9, the giant network will win 10 in favor and eight against in order to get back on the air.

This was gathered as several informed sources disclosed that lobby for or against the proposed franchise bills were reported to go on high gear on the eve of the expected voting day.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano denied that House members and religious groups have been actively campaigning to influence the decision of voters.

“It is completely false and is an unproductive exercise in trying to manipulate the vote to favor a particular decision,” said Cayetano as he assailed the alleged black propaganda and fake news on the issues that have been circulating in the social media.

Of the 89 members of the House of Representatives who are qualified to vote on the 11 bills seeking to grant ABS-CBN another 25 year congressional franchise, only 18 may have already reached a decision on the issue.

After conducting 12 hearings, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises is scheduled to present on Thursday afternoon summations for and against the bills and may immediately vote on the bills.

There are 46 regular members of the House panel chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez.  All are qualified voters.

On the other hand, 22 deputy speakers and 21 leaders of the majority and the minority blocs, including Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, are also allowed to vote as ex officio members of the House panel.

Of the 89 qualified voters, 74 have not actively participated in the interpellation conducted on ABS-CBN executives and their lawyers.   Thus, these congresspersons will be the targets of intense lobby.

Those who did, at least 18 of them, have given away clues of their position on the issue.

Based on their line of questioning and statements during the hearing, the following will strongly back ABS-CBN’s return:  Deputy Minority Leader Carlos Zarate and Reps. Gabriel Bordado, Alfredo Garbin, Micaela Violago and Sol Aragones-Sampelo.

Authors of the pending bills are also going affirmative.  They are: Deputy Speakers Loren Legarda, Aurelio Gonzales, Rosemarie Arenas, Johnny Ty-Pimentel and Vilma Santos-Recto.

As shown by their demeanor during the hearings, fierce critics who are expected to thumb down the franchise measures are: Deputy Speakers Rodante Marcoleta and Dan Fernandez; Deputy Majority Leader Crispin Remulla and Reps. Claudine Bautista and Abraham Tolentino, committee vice chairman.

Minority Leader and Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante had raised moral issues on various ABS-CBN telenovelas, thus, may reject the franchise extension proposal. 

Although he did not participate in the hearings jointly conducted by the House Committee on Good Government and on Legislative Franchises, Deputy Speaker and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte authored a resolution calling for a good government probe against ABS-CBN’s alleged violations of provisions of its previous legislative franchise.

Cayetano, on the other hand, also harbored a grudge against the network that had smarted accusations of political bias.  

“We have heard the Speaker talk about the issue on the alleged media bias and political meddling by ABS-CBN many times and how it happened during the 2016 elections especially because he was the running mate of President Duterte,” said Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy Alvarado, chairman of the good government panel.  

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/08/if-71-solons-choose-to-remain-undecided-abs-cbn-will-win-10-in-favor-8-against/