Leftist solons score Duterte for ‘harassing’ ABS-CBN owners 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ben RosarioThe embattled ABS-CBN broadcast franchise has won to its side the “true opposition” bloc in the House of Representatives. Together with Castro, Gaite called for the conduct of a hearing on the application for an extension of the network’s legislative franchise. At least 11 House members, including key officials of the chamber, filed nine bills supporting the Kapamilya network’s bid. Nine separate legislative measures filed by 11 House members are set to be heard by the House committee on legislative franchises chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 31, 2019 11:03 UTC