MANILA, Philippines — More ABS-CBN businesses and services will permanently cease operations by August 31, the latest casualties in the denial of the network’s bid for franchise at the House of Representatives. “Pinoy fans now have limited ways to revel in the Kapamilya spirit beyond their screens as ABS-CBN’s experience and retail businesses are shutting down their operations permanently by August 31, including the Studio Tours, ABS-CBN Store, Hado Pilipinas, Heroes Burger, and ABS-CBN Studio Experience,” the network announced in a statement Friday. ABS-CBN Store, meanwhile, catered to fans by selling celebrity and network merchandise. “The country’s pioneer studio city located in TriNoma, the ABS-CBN Studio Experience, closes down after two years of housing physical attractions and digital innovations,” the erstwhile media giant also said. “The indoor theme park allowed Filipino families to experience various ABS-CBN shows via the It’s Showtime Directors’ Booth; Pinoy Big Brother: Breakout; Minute To Win It: The Experience; The Voice: Open Mic; and the Kapamilya Theater attractions,” ABS-CBN added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 28, 2020 06:00 UTC