MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court will start deliberations on the cease-and-desist petition filed by ABS-CBN in July, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta told reporters Thursday. Peralta explained that the high court is still waiting for the comments of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The petition was filed by ABS-CBN two days after the NTC issued its cease-and-desist order (CDO) preventing the broadcast giant from operating due to the lapse of its franchise. However, no restraining order was issued, as the SC opted to hear first the comment of the NTC and both Houses of Congress. ADVERTISEMENTWATCH: Virtual press conference of Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta WATCH: Virtual press conference of Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta Posted by INQUIRER.net on Wednesday, June 10, 2020EDVRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2020 04:52 UTC