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PH media condemn denial of franchise for ABS-CBN based on ‘whim’

Over 500 members of media across platforms from different parts of the Philippines banded together to condemn the denial of a franchise to broadcast giant ABS-CBN based on the legislators “whim” and ignorance of the role of media in a democratic society.

The journalists warned the legislators of the “collective wrath” of the people who value democracy and the rule of law.

Read the full statement:

Here is the list of signatories as of July 13, 2020:

Statement of Journalists and Media Workers on ABS-CBN franchise by VERA Files on Scribd