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How a Death in Manila Led to the Fall of a Media Giant by John Molo
No single event led to this. No lone person could have pulled it off without our apathy…. By enabling or ignoring the gradual erosion of the rule of law, we all made this possible. A lot of people are saying that it is “unthinkable” for ABS-CBN to be gone. That they “never dreamed” this would…
Proposal to abolish NTC, filed in congress
House Minority Leader Bienvenido Abante Jr., the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said the agency was useless. In filing House Bill 6701, Abante proposed amending RA 7925 or the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, by abolishing the NTC and transferring its powers and mandates to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). All assets, including existing…
‘Legendary director’ Peque Gallaga dies, 76
The legendary director Peque Gallaga has passed away at the age of 76. This was confirmed by his brother, Ricky Gallaga, and manager June Rufino in a statement. =The family said award-winning director Gallaga was recently hospitalized for various complications caused by previous health conditions. “He was a visionary director and artist; a loving husband,…
#NoToABSCBNShutDown tops Worldwide Twitter list after NTC issues halt order
MANILA – Twitter users are standing with ABS-CBN after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered the network Tuesday to stop broadcasting following the expiration of its franchise. The hashtag #NoToABSCBNShutDown topped Twitter trending list in the Philippines late Tuesday afternoon and tops worldwide, calling on the government to let the country’s largest entertainment and media…
Coco Martin posted anger on her Instagram about ABSCBN Shutdown
MANILA, Philippines — As Coco Martin backed ABS-CBN in its franchise ordeal, the actor speaks up about his frustrations and anger on Instagram Post about ABS-CBN Shutdown. Here is the statement: Tutal wala naman kasiguraduhan kung buhay pa ako pagkatapos ng pandemic na ito. Tama lang na masabi ko ang mga saloobin ko. Sa mga…
‘Palarong Pambansa’ and other big events this year have been canceled by DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) has subsequently canceled the ‘Palarong Pambansa’ and other major events this year as a precautionary measure coronavirus disease (COVID-19) In a virtual press brieng, DepEd Sec. Leonor Briones this step to prevent the presence of multiple human assemblies, which is possible allow more deadly virus to spread in the country….
DOH launches COVID-19 TV campaign featuring Jodi, Bela and other stars
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has released its campaign alongside select artists for basic education for viewers to combat the pandemic novel coronavirus disease. Directed by Pepe Diokno, the artists feature Jodi Sta. Maria, Bela Padilla, JC Santos, Melai Cantiveros and Dingdong Dantes are their public guides to four TV infomercials under the…
Are we milking cows? OFWs complained of increased PhilHealth contributions
MANILA – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been released under the directive of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) demanding that they increase their monthly premiums. In a memorandum circular, the agency announced that OFWs are required to submit 3 percent of their monthly salary for PhilHealth coverage this year, up from 2.7 percent. The…
Domestic flights in areas under the GCQ will be allowed to fly – CAAP
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) today confirmed that they will allow domestic flights to travel to areas under the general community quarantine (GCQ). CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the procedures for gradual opening of domestic airports have been submitted to the Department of Transportation (DoTr). But it clarified that flights should be…