MANILA, Philippines — For Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman, media giant ABS-CBN should be granted a 25-year franchise as his scorecard shows an 8-0 sweep in favor of the network with regard to the issues hounding its franchise application. ADVERTISEMENT“My scorecard shows an 8-0 sweep of the major issues in favor of ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise renewal,” Lagman said in a statement, referring to the eight issues lodged against the embattled media giant. Alleged media biasThe last—and arguably the most controversial—topic discussed by the joint House committees handling the ABS-CBN franchise is the alleged media bias of ABS-CBN. Alvarez said arguments on various issues related to ABS-CBN’s franchise bid still have to be summarized before lawmakers could vote. If the lawmakers’ vote will be for the franchise renewal, ABS-CBN’s application will be up for discussion in the plenary.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 08, 2020 07:37 UTC