The House of Representatives of the Philippine Parliament rejects renewal of commercial broadcasting license critical to the administration 23:44 July 10
In the Philippines, there is growing criticism that Congress has rejected the renewal of broadcasting licenses for television stations that have been critically reporting to the Duterte administration, and that it is a decision to suppress press freedom.
On the 10th, the House of Representatives of the Philippine Parliament voted for the renewal of the broadcasting license of ABS-CBN, the largest commercial television station in the country, for the next 25 years.
Regarding ABS-CBN, President Duterte was dissatisfied with the report critical of the administration and warned that "it is better not to think that the license will be renewed", and the license renewal in the parliament due to the influence of the new coronavirus In May, the administration suddenly issued a business suspension order, and most of the broadcasting was suspended, and oppressive measures were taken.
On parliamentary decisions, ABS-CBN commented, "I am disappointed. I want to find a way to fulfill our mission."
The House of Representatives is dominated by supporters of President Duterte, and criticism is heightening within the Philippines as a decision that motivates the president to suppress press freedom.