MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has rejected the franchise application of the country's biggest media network ABS-CBN Corp.
On Friday, July 10, the Committee on Legislative Franchises and ex-officio members voted in favor of the recommendation of the technical working group (TWG) to deny the 25-year franchise of the Kapamilya network.
70 lawmakers agree on TWG recommendation while only 11 in favor of ABS-CBN's renewal bid. Two congressmen inhibited and 1 opted to abstain.
Here's a list on how lawmakers voted on ABS-CBN's franchise renewal:
SEE ALSO: POLL RESULTS: 92-percent believe ABS-CBN deserves fresh franchise
The committee voted to "deny the application of ABS-CBN Corporation for a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate and maintain radio and broadcasting stations in the Philippines."
"By no means can this franchise application be related to press freedom," according to the findings of the TWG.
ABS-CBN 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.
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 last time ABS-CBN was shutdown by the government was in 1972 under the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
— The Summit Express
On Friday, July 10, the Committee on Legislative Franchises and ex-officio members voted in favor of the recommendation of the technical working group (TWG) to deny the 25-year franchise of the Kapamilya network.
70 lawmakers agree on TWG recommendation while only 11 in favor of ABS-CBN's renewal bid. Two congressmen inhibited and 1 opted to abstain.
| RESULTS | COUNT | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 70 | 83% |
| NO | 11 | 13% |
| INHIBIT | 2 | 2% |
| ABSTAIN | 1 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 84 | |
| VERDICT | REJECTED | |
Here's a list on how lawmakers voted on ABS-CBN's 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 | INHIBITED |
| 83 | Violago, Micaela S. | Nueva Ecija, 2nd District | INHIBITED |
| 84 | Garbin, Alfredo Jr. A. | Party List - AKO BICOL | ABSTAIN |
SEE ALSO: POLL RESULTS: 92-percent believe ABS-CBN deserves fresh franchise
The committee voted to "deny the application of ABS-CBN Corporation for a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate and maintain radio and broadcasting stations in the Philippines."
"By no means can this franchise application be related to press freedom," according to the findings of the TWG.
ABS-CBN 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.
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 last time ABS-CBN was shutdown by the government was in 1972 under the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
— The Summit Express
