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ABS-CBN FRANCHISE BILL APPROVED ON 2ND READING IS NOT DEFECTIVE – VILLAFUERTE

The House of Representatives reconsidered its second reading approval of a measure seeking to grant broadcast giant ABS-CBN a provisional franchise valid until Oct. 31, 2020. During the plenary session, Deputy Majority Leader Wilter Palma moved to recall the passage of House Bill 6732 on second reading to accommodate lawmakers who would like to make […]

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VOTE FOR ABS-CBN PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE A VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE’S WELFARE––ARAGONES

A vote for to grant television network ABS-CBN a provisional franchise is a vote for the people, as it provides them with a source of timely, accurate information needed in the midst of crises such as the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.This according to House Tourism Chair Rep. Sol Aragones, who on Monday voted in […]

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HOUSE APPROVES ABS-CBN’S PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE BILL ON 2ND READING – VILLAFUERTE

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure seeking to grant media giant ABS-CBN a provisional franchise valid until Oct. 31, 2020. During the plenary session, the lower chamber passed through voice voting House Bill No. 6732, which seeks to grant the ABS-CBN Corporation a franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain radio […]