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 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. The House of Representatives, particularly the Committee on Legislative Franchises, voted 70-11 to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN in July.

FTV continue to air ABS-CBN programs from Kapamilya Channel blocktime after denial of ABS-CBN franchise renewal.

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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.