ABS-CBN can still be given legislative franchise – Recto 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Vanne Elaine TerrazolaSenate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said Thursday that television network ABS-CBN should still be granted a legislative franchise despite President Duterte ‘s vow to shut the corporation down. “ABS-CBN deserves renewal of franchise,” Recto said in a text message. House leaders said they will not discuss ABS-CBN’s franchise, explaining that they will prioritize the approval of the P4.1-trillion proposed 2020 national budget. Read more: Duterte vows to block ABS-CBN franchise renewal

Source: Manila Bulletin December 05, 2019 06:00 UTC