Media organizations expressed their dismay on Aug. 28 over ABS-CBN’s regional networks closure after the House of Representatives rejected the broadcasting giant’s bid for a new franchise.
Journalists and lawmakers slammed the guilty verdict for cyber libel handed down on Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and Rappler’s former researcher-reporter Reynaldo Santos Jr. saying the decision is an attack to silence the press in the Philippines.
Various groups have come forward to express their support for the renewal of the franchise renewal of broadcasting giant ABS-CBN.