Poe wants Senate to discuss ABS-CBN's compliance with franchise terms

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But Senator Panfilo Lacson does not see the point of doing this, citing the petition against ABS-CBN already filed with the Supreme Court.

NO TO SHUTDOWN. Journalists stage a rally in Quezon City after the government filed a quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN to void its franchise. File photo by Jire Carreon/Rappler

Senate President Vicente Sotto III initially said Tuesday that Lacson"may be right," adding he will call a caucus among senators on Monday, February 17. "Be it resolved by the Senate…directing the Senate committee on public services to look into, in aid of legislation, on the operations of ABS-CBN Corporation to determine compliance with the terms and conditions of its franchise under Republic Act No. 7966," Poe said in SR 322.

Poe however said the Senate hearing would"not preclude" any action in the Supreme Court and House of Representatives, which is tasked to hold hearings in relation to the March 30 expiration of the media giant's franchise.when it comes to Senate hearings"has been resolved" by the High Court, quoting the SC en banc 2009 decision on:"Ongoing judicial proceedings do not preclude congressional hearings in aid of legislation.

"The Senate, under the Poe's resolution, is simply being called to exercise its oversight functions. The hearings on the Poe [resolution] will enable the Senate make a judgement on the proposed renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise when it is transmitted by the House," Drilon said."No violation of the sub judice rule.

 

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