Philippines Government Orders Shutdown Of Country’s Leading Broadcast Network ABS-CBN
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deadline.comBy Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/Reporter On May 5, the Philippines’ leading broadcast network went dark under the orders of the government.
The shutdown of the free TV and radio network sent a shock through the country as it was a primary source of news during the coronavirus pandemic for many “This is in compliance with the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today that prohibits ABS-CBN from continuing its broadcast operations effective immediately,” the company, said in a statement given to media.
The statement continued, “Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment … when people need crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19
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