The order noted that the NTC went against its assurance that it would allow the continuous operations of the network until the House decides on the franchise renewal bills. The NTC issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against ABS-CBN on May 5. The order was addressed to NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, Deputy Commissioners Edgardo Cabarios and Delilah Deles and Legal Branch Head lawyer Ella Blanca Lopez. Meanwhile, former Information and Communications Technology secretary Rodolfo Salalima said the NTC’s order was void and had no legal effect. “For Congressional non-action, public service and freedom of expression were thus sacrificed via a void legal technicality.

Source: Manila Times May 11, 2020 16:30 UTC