ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy (fictional)

The ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy is a national dispute in the Philippines regarding the renewal of the congressional franchise that would have allowed Philippine media network ABS-CBN continued broadcasting rights in the Philippines. It also affects Filipino Television in Taugaran, which is now sold by CPN Holdings. In May 2020, ABS-CBN launched Kapamilya Forever campaign in order to bring back broadcasting operations amid COVID-19 pandemic ECQ quarantine lockdown.

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ABS-CBN broadcast franchise expired on May 4, 2020, with its new franchise being tackled by Congress since May 26. National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN, effectively ceasing broadcast operations on May 5. ABS-CBN Corporation filed petitions before the Supreme Court of the Philippines on May 7, seeking to nullify the NTC's cease and desist order. National Telecommunications Commission and Solicitor General Jose Calida issued two alias cease and desist orders on ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct, effectively ceasing operations on June 30. All the exclusive digital channels of ABS-CBN TV Plus goes off air in Metro Manila and some provinces. SKYdirect stopped its operations. On July 10, 2020, The House Committee on Legislative Franchises votes 70-11 to deny the 25-year franchise application of ABS-CBN, citing several issues on the network's franchise.

FTV Taugaran continues to air ABS-CBN programs from blocktime after denial of ABS-CBN franchise renewal application.

ABS-CBN forced to shut down all regional TV and radio stations and lay-offs its workers and businesses on August 31, 2020.

El Kadsre
Seahaus' Laverne Town Cable had to begin piping in General Station Television and Kapamilya Channel to replace ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Sports & Action respectively.

Gau
94% of all Filipino population in Gau (including OFWs) are ultimately aware of ABS-CBN shutdown.

Schelipoerys
Schelipoerian OFWs launched a Facebook campaign called #StopTheSpreadofABSCBNShutdown.