Vice Ganda Airs Prayer for ABS-CBN Amid the Issues Surrounding the Network & Its Franchise
VICE GANDA – The Kapamilya comedian is praying for the ABS-CBN amid the franchise issues.
The ABS-CBN network now is facing a lot of issues. Its franchise has expired and was not allowed to be renewed yet due to the issues.
Among the said issues are the nationality of its chairman emeritus, Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, and the taxes it paid to the government. Hearings are ongoing regarding its franchise.
The broadcasting operation of the ABS-CBN network is currently on off-air. It has been two (2) months now since the shutting down of the news following the release of a Cease and Desist Order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
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One of the celebrities who reacted to the status of ABS-CBN now is Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda. The It’s Showtime host recently took to the social media a prayer for the network.
According to Vice, millions of Filipinos will be affected daily in case the network won’t be allowed to operate again. He cited that many people rely to the network for information, service, and entertainment.
Vice Ganda also stated that it is a huge risk to the society if over 11,000 families will be affected due to job loss. He is praying to the Almighty God to save the ABS-CBN network. Here’s his Instagram post:
Previously, the ABS-CBN has already expressed that it wants to protect its employees but its capacity is limited. The network’s president, Carlo Katigbak, has previously expressed that it may soon release the list of their employees who might be terminated due to the company’s status now.
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