Enrile: Lopez’s citizenship a ‘weak ground’ to deny ABS-CBN franchise
The citizenship of ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III is no reason to deny the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN, former senator Juan Ponce Enrile said Sunday.
Gabby Lopez: ‘I never took the US oath of allegiance’
Lawmakers grilled ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III over his dual citizenship on Wednesday, but the former network boss got the backing of the Department of Justice, which said he never lost his Filipino citizenship.
Law professor: ABS-CBN chairman emeritus’ citizenship a ‘non-issue’
Law professor Antonio La Viña on Wednesday debunked allegations that ABS-CBN Chairman Emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III broke the law by carrying an American passport when he was CEO of the country’s largest media network.