{"id":271004,"date":"2020-10-07T01:58:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T05:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=271004"},"modified":"2020-10-07T01:58:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T05:58:08","slug":"palace-no-reaction-to-abs-cbns-free-tv-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/10\/07\/palace-no-reaction-to-abs-cbns-free-tv-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Palace \u2018no reaction\u2019 to ABS-CBN\u2019s free TV comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cWe have no reaction to it because they\u2019re a content provider,\u201d Roque said in an interview with CNN Philippines\u2019 The Source. (PCOO file photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Malaca\u00f1ang has no reaction to the return of some ABS-CBN shows to free-to-air television after sealing a deal with the television network of Jesus Is Lord Church founder and Deputy Speaker Eddie Villanueva.<\/p>\n

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque described ABS-CBN as a \u201ccontent provider\u201d, adding that it is a distinct line of business that does not require a franchise to operate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no reaction to it because they\u2019re a content provider,\u201d Roque said in an interview with CNN Philippines\u2019 The Source.<\/p>\n

However, he said that it is Villanueva\u2019s TV network that would be subject to franchise regulation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor all intended purposes, it is Zoe that will be subject to regulation because Zoe is the franchise holder,\u201d Roque said.<\/p>\n

ABS-CBN will be airing select shows and movies starting October 10 on the newly rebranded “A2Z”, previously known as Zoe TV Channel 11 or Zoe TV.<\/p>\n

The deal between the Kapamilya network and Zoe Broadcasting Network, Inc. will allow Filipinos to watch their favorite programs that became inaccessible on TV after ABS-CBN’s franchise was denied in Congress.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I guess the fans of Probinsyano and the other soap operas can look forward to them on Zoe TV,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Asked if ABS-CBN\u2019s comeback to free TV was mentioned when Villanueva led a pray-over for President Rodrigo Duterte last week, Roque said he had no personal knowledge.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t know. I was also not at the meeting. I get my orders on what to say from the President himself, which spares me from having to go to all the meetings. Otherwise, I won\u2019t have a life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

ABS-CBN ceased its broadcast operations on May 5, a day after the expiration of the network\u2019s legislative franchise, following the National Telecommunications Commission\u2019s cease and desist order.<\/p>\n

The House of Representatives\u2019 Committee on Legislative Franchises, on July 10, junked ABS-CBN\u2019s franchise bid for another 25 years in a 70-11 vote.<\/p>\n

The panel denied the franchise application of ABS-CBN to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and broadcasting stations in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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