ABS-CBN to comply with NTC order, goes off the air on Tuesday night
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 4:03 pm
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ABS-CBN to comply with NTC order, goes off the air on Tuesday night
5 May 2020
Broadcast giant ABS-CBN will comply with the National Telecommunications Commission's order for it cease operations after its legislative franchise expired on Monday.
"Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is ordered to go off-air on TV and radio tonight (5 May 2020) when people need crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic," ABS-CBN said in a statement.
"This is in compliance with the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today that prohibits ABS-CBN from continuing its broadcast operations effective immediately," it added. -NB, GMA News
Just do not renew any of their broadcast or business licenses.
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/topstor ... r-BB13BMHC
ABS-CBN to comply with NTC order, goes off the air on Tuesday night
5 May 2020
Broadcast giant ABS-CBN will comply with the National Telecommunications Commission's order for it cease operations after its legislative franchise expired on Monday.
"Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is ordered to go off-air on TV and radio tonight (5 May 2020) when people need crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic," ABS-CBN said in a statement.
"This is in compliance with the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today that prohibits ABS-CBN from continuing its broadcast operations effective immediately," it added. -NB, GMA News