House committee to decide on ABS-CBN's fate next week

After a month of deliberations, members of the House of Representatives will see the end of the discussions on ABS-CBN's franchise next week.

According to House Committee on Legislative Franchises Chairman Franz Alvarez, they could also vote on whether the media giant would be granted a franchise next week as they only have one more issue to discuss before handing down the decision.

One of those opposed to granting a franchise is Cavite Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla who said the network has not been paying taxes and has been illegally airing programs on Channel 43. Meanwhile, Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate is pushing for ABS-CBN to be given a franchise, saying many are counting on it especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public opinion on the matter has also been divided, with people voicing opinions — whether for or against — online., with House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano saying the House Committee on Legislative Franchises would tackle “no more than 10 issues” in relation to ABS-CBN’s franchise bid, including the network’s supposed tax violations as well as ownership and foreign citizenship issues, among others. The media company has debunked these allegations.

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