MANILA, Philippines – The fate of ABS-CBN Corp. lies in the hands of more than 80 congressmen who will vote to grant or deny their 25-year franchise application in the committee level. Voting happens today, July 10 after the technical working group (TWG) presented the recommendations.
Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor said if voting will be done today, results are expected to be released immediately.
UPDATE: House panel rejects ABS-CBN's 25-year franchise renewal bid
The joint House panel conducted 12 grueling hearings to cover 11 franchise renewal bills and tackle the allegations and issues surrounding the network's franchise.
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The Lower House wrapped up the joint hearing on Thursday as Bayan Muna Party List Rep. Carlos Zarate and Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta (of Sagip party-list) summarized the arguments for pro and anti-ABS-CBN franchise renewal, respectively.
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano had earlier urged lawmakers to cast their "conscience vote" in considering the granting of franchise to ABS-CBN. He said both the supporters and opposition of the franchise renewal should “open their minds” to the points of the other side.
UPDATE: The House of Representatives' TWG recommends denial of ABSCBN franchise application. A 'YES' vote means lawmaker agrees on TWG recommendation, otherwise, it favors for renewal of franchise.
Committee Level Summary on ABS-CBN's Franchise Renewal
Who will vote?
Aside from the 46 members of the Committee on Legislative Franchises, House leaders or ex-officio members will also vote for the first reading at the committee level.
Here's a list on how lawmakers voted on ABS-CBN franchise renewal:
Renewal process
The rules of the House state that one-fifth of all the members of a committee shall be present to constitute a quorum.
If a majority votes for the franchise, the committee will consolidate all the franchise applications into a single bill with the committee’s own inputs and recommendations.
The bill will then be presented to the plenary for further debates and another voting will ensue for the second and third readings.
If approved in the Lower House, its Secretary General shall transmit the bill to the Senate for concurrence. The Senate shall proceed to consider and vote on the bill. They may choose to write its own bill or adopt the House version, at its discretion. The House can also choose to adopt the Senate version.
Then, it will be enrolled for the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte. He can sign the bill, veto it or allow it to lapse into law.
Meanwhile, if the committee level rejects ABS-CBN's franchise, the network can file a motion for reconsideration or refile its franchise application.
Section 40 of the House Rules states that a committee member may still move for the reconsideration of the measure during the same meeting or on the succeeding day after the meeting, if ABS-CBN files a motion for reconsideration.
NTC orders
On May 5, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued cease and desist order following the expiration of ABS-CBN Corp. franchise.
The CDO covers 42 television stations operated by ABS-CBN across the country, including the main ABS-CBN Network, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, ten digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations, and five AM stations.
On June 13, cable-and-satellite channel named Kapamilya Channel was launched resuming the productions of ABS-CBN's dramas and live entertainment shows and airing its entertainment, educational and current affairs programming, along with temporary movie blocks.
On June 30, the NTC and Solicitor General Jose Calida issued an alias CDO to stop operations of ABS-CBN TV Plus for its digital free-to-air channels on UHF Channel 43 in Metro Manila and some provinces. The agency also issued CDO against Direct Broadcast Satellite Service of ABS-CBN's affiliate Sky Cable Corporation.
— The Summit Express
Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor said if voting will be done today, results are expected to be released immediately.
UPDATE: House panel rejects ABS-CBN's 25-year franchise renewal bid
The joint House panel conducted 12 grueling hearings to cover 11 franchise renewal bills and tackle the allegations and issues surrounding the network's franchise.
RELATED STORIES
- Report predicts ABS-CBN will not get a new franchise
- SURVEY RESULTS: 92-percent believe ABS-CBN deserves fresh franchise
- Rep. Eric Yap alleges he received offer of P200 million to vote in favor of ABS-CBN
- Bato to ABS-CBN employees: Hanap na lang kayo ng ibang trabaho
The Lower House wrapped up the joint hearing on Thursday as Bayan Muna Party List Rep. Carlos Zarate and Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta (of Sagip party-list) summarized the arguments for pro and anti-ABS-CBN franchise renewal, respectively.
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano had earlier urged lawmakers to cast their "conscience vote" in considering the granting of franchise to ABS-CBN. He said both the supporters and opposition of the franchise renewal should “open their minds” to the points of the other side.
UPDATE: The House of Representatives' TWG recommends denial of ABSCBN franchise application. A 'YES' vote means lawmaker agrees on TWG recommendation, otherwise, it favors for renewal of franchise.
BREAKING: Technical working group (TWG) denied application of ABS-CBN for franchise renewal.
Posted by The Summit Express on Thursday, July 9, 2020
Committee Level Summary on ABS-CBN's Franchise Renewal
| RESULTS | COUNT | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 70 | 83% |
| NO | 11 | 13% |
| INHIBIT | 2 | 2% |
| ABSTAIN | 1 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 84 | |
| VERDICT | REJECTED | |
Who will vote?
Aside from the 46 members of the Committee on Legislative Franchises, House leaders or ex-officio members will also vote for the first reading at the committee level.
Here's a list on how lawmakers voted on ABS-CBN franchise renewal:
| NO. | NAME | DISTRICT | VOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abante, Bienvenido Jr. M. | Manila, 6th District | NO |
| 2 | Aragones, Sol | Laguna, 3rd District | NO |
| 3 | Bolilia, Lianda B. | Batangas, 4th District | NO |
| 4 | Bordado, Gabriel Jr. H. | Camarines Sur, 3rd District | NO |
| 5 | De Venecia, Christopher V.P. | Pangasinan, 4th District | NO |
| 6 | Hataman, Mujiv S. | Basilan, Lone District | NO |
| 7 | Maceda, Edward Vera Perez | Manila, 4th District | NO |
| 8 | Quimbo, Stella Luz A. | Marikina City, 2nd District | NO |
| 9 | Santos-Recto, Vilma | Batangas, 6th District | NO |
| 10 | Tejada, Jose "Ping-Ping" I. | North Cotabato, 3rd District | NO |
| 11 | Zarate, Carlos Isagani T. | Party List - BAYAN MUNA | NO |
| 12 | Abu, Raneo "Ranie" E. | Batangas, 2nd District | YES |
| 13 | Abueg-Zaldivar, Cyrille "Beng" F. | Palawan, 2nd District | YES |
| 14 | Acosta, Gil "Kabarangay Jr." A. | Palawan, 3rd District | YES |
| 15 | Albano, Antonio "Tonypet" T. | Isabela, 1st District | YES |
| 16 | Alfonso, Samantha Louise Vargas | Cagayan, 2nd District | YES |
| 17 | Arroyo, Juan Miguel Macapagal | Pampanga, 2nd District | YES |
| 18 | Bagatsing, Cristal L. | Manila, 5th District | YES |
| 19 | Baronda, Julienne "Jam" L. | Iloilo City, Lone District | YES |
| 20 | Barzaga, Elpidio Jr. F. | Cavite, 4th District | YES |
| 21 | Bautista, Claudine Diana D. | Party List - DUMPER PTDA | YES |
| 22 | Bondoc, Juan Pablo "Rimpy" P. | Pampanga, 4th District | YES |
| 23 | Castelo, Precious Hipolito | Quezon City, 2nd District | YES |
| 24 | Chipeco, Joaquin Jr. M. | Calamba City, Lone District | YES |
| 25 | Collantes, Ma.Theresa V. | Batangas, 3rd District | YES |
| 26 | Crisologo, Anthony Peter "Onyx" D. | Quezon City, 1st District | YES |
| 27 | Duterte, Paolo Z. | Davao City, 1st District | YES |
| 28 | Dy, Faustino Michael Carlos III T. | Isabela, 5th District | YES |
| 29 | Dy, Faustino V "Inno" A. | Isabela, 6th District | YES |
| 30 | Dy, Ian Paul L. | Isabela, 3rd District | YES |
| 31 | Estrella, Conrado III M. | Party List - ABONO | YES |
| 32 | Fariñas, Ria Christina G. | Ilocos Norte, 1st District | YES |
| 33 | Fernandez, Dan S. | Laguna, 1st District | YES |
| 34 | Fernando, Bayani F. | Marikina City, 1st District | YES |
| 35 | Ferrer, Luis IV "Jon-Jon" A. | Cavite, 6th District | YES |
| 36 | Garcia, Pablo John F. | Cebu, 3rd District | YES |
| 37 | Garin, Janette L. | Iloilo, 1st District | YES |
| 38 | Garin, Sharon S. | Party List - AAMBIS-OWA | YES |
| 39 | Gatchalian, Weslie | Valenzuela City, 1st District | YES |
| 40 | Gonzales, Aurelio Jr. "Dong" D. (Allan Ty) | Pampanga, 3rd District | YES |
| 41 | Gullas, Eduardo "Eddie" R. | Cebu, 1st District | YES |
| 42 | Hernandez, Ferdinand L. (J. F. Nograles) | South Cotabato, 2nd District | YES |
| 43 | Herrera-Dy, Bernadette "BH" | Party List - BH | YES |
| 44 | Hofer, Ann K. | Zamboanga Sibugay, 2nd District | YES |
| 45 | Lacson-Noel, Josephine Veronique R. (A. Calixto) | Malabon City, Lone District | YES |
| 46 | Madrona, Eleandro Jesus F. | Romblon, Lone District | YES |
| 47 | Malapitan, Dale "Along" R. | Caloocan City, 1st District | YES |
| 48 | Mangudadatu, Esmael G. | Maguindanao, 2nd District | YES |
| 49 | Marcoleta, Rodante D. | Party List - SAGIP | YES |
| 50 | Martinez, Eric M. | Valenzuela City, 2nd District | YES |
| 51 | Mendoza, Raymond Democrito C. | Party List - TUCP | YES |
| 52 | Nieto, John Marvin "Yul Servo" C. | Manila, 3rd District | YES |
| 53 | Nograles, Jericho Jonas B. | Party List - PBA | YES |
| 54 | Oaminal, Henry S. | Misamis Occidental, 2nd District | YES |
| 55 | Paduano, Joseph Stephen "Caraps" S. | Party List - ABANG LINGKOD | YES |
| 56 | Palma, Wilter "Sharky" II Wee | Zamboanga Sibugay, 1st District | YES |
| 57 | Pichay, Prospero Jr. A. (Gonzales, Sandro ) | Surigao del Sur, 1st District | YES |
| 58 | Pimentel, Johnny Ty (F. Matugas) | Surigao del Sur, 2nd District | YES |
| 59 | Pineda, Enrico A. | Party List - 1-PACMAN | YES |
| 60 | Puno, Roberto V. (Mike Defensor) | Antipolo City, 1st District | YES |
| 61 | Remulla, Jesus Crispin C. | Cavite, 7th District | YES |
| 62 | Revilla, Strike B. | Cavite, 2nd District | YES |
| 63 | Romero, Michael L., Ph.D. (F. Datol) | Party List - 1-PACMAN | YES |
| 64 | Romualdez, Ferdinand Martin G. | Leyte, 1st District | YES |
| 65 | Romualdez, Yedda Marie K. | Party List - TINGOG SINIRANGAN | YES |
| 66 | Romualdo, Xavier Jesus D. | Camiguin, Lone District | YES |
| 67 | Savellano, Deogracias Victor "DV" B. | Ilocos Sur, 1st District | YES |
| 68 | Siao, Frederick W. | Iligan City, Lone District | YES |
| 69 | Singson, Jose Jr. "Bonito" C. | Party List - PROBINSYANO AKO | YES |
| 70 | Sy-Alvarado, "Kuya" Jose Antonio R. | Bulacan, 1st District | YES |
| 71 | Tan, Sharee Ann T. | Samar, 2nd District | YES |
| 72 | Teves, Arnolfo Jr. "Arnie" A. | Negros Oriental, 3rd District | YES |
| 73 | Tolentino, Abraham "Bambol" N. | Cavite, 8th District | YES |
| 74 | Unabia, Christian S. | Misamis Oriental, 1st District | YES |
| 75 | Valeriano, Rolando M. | Manila, 2nd District | YES |
| 76 | Villafuerte, Luis Raymund Jr. "LRay" F. | Camarines Sur, 2nd District | YES |
| 77 | Villar, Camille A. | Las Piñas City, Lone District | YES |
| 78 | Yap, Eric Go | Party List - ACT-CIS | YES |
| 79 | Yu, Divina Grace C. | Zamboanga del Sur, 1st District | YES |
| 80 | Mercado, Roger G. | Southern Leyte, Lone District | YES |
| 81 | Tan, Alyssa Sheena P. | Isabela, 4th District | YES |
| 82 | Vargas, Alfred D. | Quezon City, 5th District | INHIBIT |
| 83 | Violago, Micaela S. | Nueva Ecija, 2nd District | INHIBIT |
| 84 | Garbin, Alfredo Jr. A. | Party List - AKO BICOL | ABSTAIN |
Renewal process
The rules of the House state that one-fifth of all the members of a committee shall be present to constitute a quorum.
If a majority votes for the franchise, the committee will consolidate all the franchise applications into a single bill with the committee’s own inputs and recommendations.
The bill will then be presented to the plenary for further debates and another voting will ensue for the second and third readings.
If approved in the Lower House, its Secretary General shall transmit the bill to the Senate for concurrence. The Senate shall proceed to consider and vote on the bill. They may choose to write its own bill or adopt the House version, at its discretion. The House can also choose to adopt the Senate version.
Then, it will be enrolled for the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte. He can sign the bill, veto it or allow it to lapse into law.
Meanwhile, if the committee level rejects ABS-CBN's franchise, the network can file a motion for reconsideration or refile its franchise application.
Section 40 of the House Rules states that a committee member may still move for the reconsideration of the measure during the same meeting or on the succeeding day after the meeting, if ABS-CBN files a motion for reconsideration.
NTC orders
On May 5, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued cease and desist order following the expiration of ABS-CBN Corp. franchise.
The CDO covers 42 television stations operated by ABS-CBN across the country, including the main ABS-CBN Network, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, ten digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations, and five AM stations.
On June 13, cable-and-satellite channel named Kapamilya Channel was launched resuming the productions of ABS-CBN's dramas and live entertainment shows and airing its entertainment, educational and current affairs programming, along with temporary movie blocks.
On June 30, the NTC and Solicitor General Jose Calida issued an alias CDO to stop operations of ABS-CBN TV Plus for its digital free-to-air channels on UHF Channel 43 in Metro Manila and some provinces. The agency also issued CDO against Direct Broadcast Satellite Service of ABS-CBN's affiliate Sky Cable Corporation.
— The Summit Express
ABS CBN deserve to be denied for another 25 year renewal of Franchise for violating the law. It shows that the law prevail. Shout out to Congressmen who voted No. You are the defenders of our constitution and interest of our most love country. You are not forgotten and your names will be written in 2022 election. Congratulations Honorable s for a job well done.
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