Duterte’s threat to block the renewal of the broadcast giant’s congressional license did not mean that he was muzzling press freedom in the country.
In an interview with Radyo Inquirer, Panelo said the President would not interfere with the House of Representatives and the Senate once lawmakers start the deliberations on the extension of ABS-CBN’s franchise to operate.Under Republic Act No. 3846, all radio and television broadcasters in the Philippines are required to secure a congressional franchise.
“The Congress will not be affected by what the President has been saying. Didn’t you notice that? [Members of] Congress have their own minds,”Panelo said, adding that Duterte had no intention to threaten the media and his critics.
MRamosINQ Eh kasasabi nya lang na he will see to it na hindi ma rerenew ang permit to operate.. Ginagawa na naman tayong uto-uto nito.
MRamosINQ It has been said... so alam na result.
MRamosINQ Nagsabi na si President Duterte, di niya pipirmahan kahit it will pass congress and the senate. Huwag ng dalhin sa plenaryo. Sayang lang oras ninyo
MRamosINQ would not interfere YET..
MRamosINQ No franchise para maumpisahan n ang pag people’s power
MRamosINQ Aw come on! The devil has spoken!
MRamosINQ Weh.. Di nga?
MRamosINQ PRRD will veto it so there's no need to interfere. ABS-CBN violated the franchise granted to it by the government by engaging in politics and interfering in the internal affairs of the administration. Adios ABS-CBN.
MRamosINQ The senators and congressmen definitely have their own minds but for now they are only focused on what dotardte orders them to do. Sadly no way out for ABS-CBN except when they follow the dictates of their conscience. God bless and guide them all.
MRamosINQ The same what Reagan did to USSR
MRamosINQ Easier said than done. And this is how things materialized prior to the release of this statement - 'I won't interfere, but, I wish not to extend their franchise. Get it done or else....'
MRamosINQ Pero he make sure Abs is out?!,
MRamosINQ But he can veto if honorable dont like it
MRamosINQ
MRamosINQ ANO BA SABI NG ANIMAL NA DUTERTE?! MAKE SURE TO SHUT IT DOWN?! TAS WILL NOT INTERFERE? SAN PLANETA KA LUMAKI BUTIKING PASAY?!!
MRamosINQ Midnight deals done and over with. Villars salivating over the idea of owning the network.
MRamosINQ Hey, Mr. Panelo! Duterte just said that he'll do everything to block the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. Who's looking stupid now? You're boss is a idiot who can't control his big foul-mouth. Hindi ba?
MRamosINQ pag dumaan sa kongreso, franchise very expensive each Representative have “ cost” unlike the Pres, isa lang ang kausap mo
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