Author: Judith Martin

Angel Locsin has been vocal about defending ABS-CBN ever since its franchise renewal has been delayed by the Congress. Last Tuesday, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order against ABS-CBN, right after its officials were warned by Solicitor General Jose Calida of possible graft charges. In the three days that the network has been off the air, bashers and paid trolls have been at work rejoicing in the closure and attacking Kapamilya celebrities. In response, Angel warned bashers to stop harassing Kapamilya celebrities as they are creating their worst nightmare. She also reminded trolls that they have…

In compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission’s cease and desist order against ABS-CBN, the giant network went off air last Tuesday night. After three days, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano finally made an appearance and vowed to fix the mess that others allegedly made. In Cayetano’s Facebook post, he said that Congress has no other choice but to deal with ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, and as early as now he will include the discussion for the network as one of their priorities. Furthermore, Cayetano claimed that future hearings for ABS-CBN will be absolutely fair, impartial, thorough, and comprehensive. He said: “We…

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has started distributing the cash assistance amounting to Php8,000.00 as part of the Pasig Supplemental Social Amelioration Program for constituents within his city. Pasig is eyeing to provide supplemental SAP to almost 160,000 families including LGBTQ couples. During his Facebook live session where Vico was giving out updates, he suddenly lost his cool when one of the viewers kept asking the same question. To his dismay, Mayor Vico reiterated that everyone in Pasig City will receive the supplemental SAP including the constituents living in a condominium. He said: “Hindi nga, gulo kausap. Kasasabi ko lang,…

Former singer and now the Vice President of PAGCOR’s entertainment Jimmy Bondoc expressed his excitement last year towards the closure of the biggest television network, ABS-CBN, where 11,000 employees are working to earn and support their families. According to Bondoc, ABS-CBN only obtained its success based on company politics and sexual favors of executives to celebrities. Jimmy published: “ART and CULTURE have been ruined by this network. Our moral fiber as a nation too. Wide-eyed kids seek dreams and all in line, not knowing the hell that their lives will be plunged into. Their news is for sale, the highest…

In an interview with Jessica Soho, the President of the Federation of International Cable TV Associates of the Philippines (FITCAP) Estrellita Juliano-Tamano enumerated the alleged mistakes and violations committed by the ABS-CBN which led the giant network to receive a cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Based on Tamano’s statement, ABS-CBN presented documents for renewal which were not similar to the documents presented way back in 1995, she also accused the network of including “channels” term on its application which clearly for them is a direct violation of “one franchise, one channel” rule. Furthermore, the FICTAP…

Peque Gallaga, one of the Philippine cinema’s great directors, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020. at the age of 76. Some of his film projects included Tiyanak with Janice de Belen and Lotlot de Leon, Shake, Rattle, & Roll in 1984, Magic Temple in 1986, Batang X with Carlo Aquino in 1995, Enteng Kabisote 4 in 2007. His most notable work was Oro, Plata, Mata (1982). Gallaga’s death was due to complications from his previous health conditions, as confirmed by his collaborator director Lore Reyes. Judy Ann Santos, Mark Bautista, Anne Curtis are some of the celebrities who mourned for…

Two days after the giant network was shut down, ABS-CBN asked the Supreme Court to junk the National Telecommunications Commission’s cease and disease order issued last May 5, 2020. As per the ABS-CBN’s petition to the highest Philippine court, NTC has violated the network’s equal protection of the law and right to due process. The decision of NTC was acted with grave abuse of discretion and was opposed to their statement last February 24 in a hearing at the House of Representatives that they will provide provisional authority to ABS-CBN. https://twitter.com/mikenavallo/status/1258300376681336837 NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba had said then under oath:…

The long wait is over, AlDub fans can now enjoy watching the replay videos of Kalyeserye on Eat Bulaga, as the longest-running noontime show promised to bring it back. “Tutok lang sa inyong (m)ga TV mga Dabarkads! Enjoy your tanghalian kasama ang inyong mga Dabarkads at iba pang throwback episodes ng Eat Bulaga.” https://twitter.com/EatBulaga/status/1257165435952197634 Eat Bulaga’s tweet garnered over 2,500 reactions from netizens and 641 shares from viewers who are excited to watch the episodes again. Here are the reactions from Twitterverse: https://twitter.com/MAEADN16/status/1257196489564016640 https://twitter.com/FlorSm4/status/1257175637309001728 https://twitter.com/shirogerdm/status/1257176792848199681 https://twitter.com/MarianG36024332/status/1257179148436439040 https://twitter.com/laroxas0406/status/1257182014307852288 https://twitter.com/avestaana/status/1257189860072251392 https://twitter.com/solis_lani/status/1257195606717521920 https://twitter.com/Guevara19Jayfee/status/1257183127362924546 Kalyeserye was a portion of Juan for All, All for…

ABS-CBN workers were blindsided when the National Telecommunications Commissions issued a Cease-and-Disease order for the giant network. One of the celebrities who reacted by the sudden closure of ABS-CBN was the popular YouTube Vlogger and TV host Alex Gonzaga. On Twitter, Alex posted crying emojis to express what she was feeling. Dead Kids stars such as Vance Larena, Jan Silverio, and Gabby Padilla trolled Alex in reaction, with emojis of a happy face, clowns, and a person putting trash in a garbage can. https://twitter.com/vance_larena/status/1257672803328724992 https://twitter.com/GabbyGPadilla/status/1257673848117276673 https://twitter.com/JanSilverio/status/1257675817162661888 In the succeeding post of Alex on Twitter, she posted a photo of ABS-CBN…

Singer Gary Valenciano stayed up all night after his home network ABS-CBN was ordered by the NTC to immediately shut down yesterday, May 5. He also prayed for the 11,000 employees who have lost their jobs. He couldn’t believe what the NTC had done to ABS-CBN after the officials of the agency gave the assurance that the network can still operate after the franchise expired. Gary said: “It’s 4:08am, am still in disbelief. I can’t sleep… and I probably won’t. My prayers go out to all the frontliners who continue to courageously hold the line against COVID19. For the many…

Kapamilya actress Agot Isidro is obviously not okay with NTC’s decision towards her home network, ABS-CBN. Agot Isidro expressed her frustration and wanted to lash out after ABS-CBN shut down due to NTC’s cease and desist order yesterday May 5, 2020, preventing the network to operate both television and radio stations. https://twitter.com/agot_isidro/status/1257680437171720193?fbclid=IwAR2IWmql0KZ-lCPF6cocIKE6C47Rp_0vwJjm6qtoojvP-kVcFD7whd3L0WU In another post on her Twitter account, Agot teased that there would be someone in the Senate who will save ABS-CBN to act as the network’s hero. https://twitter.com/agot_isidro/status/1257607924391673856 Furthermore, the veteran Kapamilya actress also put all the blame on the House of Representatives since they had ample time…

The biggest broadcasting network in the Philippines was forced to shut down last night to comply with National Telecommunications Commission’s cease-and-desist order after Solicitor General Jose Calida warned the NTC officials of a possible graft charge against them. Various media groups showed solidarity with ABS-CBN. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) firmly believes that the order that was issued by the NTC is clearly a case of political harassment. “The move is clearly a case of political harassment against a pillar of Philippine democracy that employs thousands of Filipinos whose livelihoods are now at risk with the order.”…

Sylvia Sanchez and her husband Art Atayde were both diagnosed with COVID-19 disease in March. After her recovery and self-quarantine, Sylvia shared a happy photo with her family where she could finally hug and kiss her kids Arjo, Ria, Gela, and Xavi and have lunch with them. In her long post on Instagram, Sylvia recalled the days that they were being treated by frontliners for COVID-19. As per Sylvia, she was so worried that her children will also get the virus but luckily, God answered her prayer. Sylvia said: “Bilang isang ina, araw araw dinudurog puso ko pag naiisip ko…

The National Telecommunications Commission issued a Cease-and-Desist order against ABS-CBN to stop operating both its television and radio programs due to its expired franchise. ABS-CBN workers have reacted on the issue and refused to accept the decision made by the NTC, an agency under President Rodrigo Duterte’s government, which is only responsible for the supervision, and control over all telecommunications services in the country and does not decide whether or not a broadcasting network should continue to operate. Here are the reactions of ABS-CBN workers to cease-and-desist order of NTC: https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1257599466841886720 https://twitter.com/jeffcanoy/status/1257670898372370435 https://twitter.com/RiaAtayde/status/1257597402543865856 https://twitter.com/zenhernandez/status/1257600847552233472 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zcNBFALyk/ https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/1257603294387568640 https://twitter.com/TheRainBro/status/1257596878788521985 https://twitter.com/jeffcanoy/status/1257596408686759936 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zjs3XD_55/?igshid=wpq2h4ijbxx4 Angel…

Malacañang now holds the National Telecommunications Commission fully responsible and accountable in making decisions whether ABS-CBN will continue or stop operating after its franchise has expired. It was confirmed by the Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque that President Rodrigo Duterte will respect whatever decision NTC will make. Roque said: “I don’t think NTC will let any institution influence its decision. The official position of the President is: since the matter is pending with the NTC, we will respect the decision of the NTC. Pero sa ngayon po antayin muna natin ang desisyon ng NTC.” As a lawyer by profession, Roque insisted…

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting on both television and radio after its 25-year franchise expired today May 5, 2020. NTC’s Cease-and-Desist Order stated that the giant network should stop operating due to the absence of a valid Congressional Franchise as required by the law. This includes 42 TV stations, 10 digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations, and 5 AM stations. NTC also stated that they will schedule a case for hearing as soon as the enhanced community quarantine is lifted by the Government. “Upon the expiration of RA 7966, ABS-CBN no longer has a…