MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN artists are celebrating after the House Committee of the Whole’s Wednesday afternoon approval of House Bill 6732, which would grant the media network a five-month provisional franchise until October 31 if passed into law.
Read: House committee OKs provisional franchise for ABS-CBN until end of October
Republic Act 7966, the law which granted ABS-CBN a 25-year license to operate, expired last Monday, May 4. A cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission soon followed along with the consequent shutdown of the network’s radio and television stations including ABS-CBN, DZMM, MOR and DZMM Teleradyo.
Kapamilya stars acknowledged that the struggle for the network’s future continues but still recognized the role of mass support in what they consider as a temporary victory.
Here’s what they have to say on the matter.
Angel Locsin
“Thank you Cong. Alan Cayetano and Congress for giving us a fair chance in court without shutting us down. Praying that the outcome will favor the Filipino people and enabling us to help during this crisis,” wrote the outspoken Angel.
Maja Salvador
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— MAJA (@dprincessmaja) May 13, 2020
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— MAJA (@dprincessmaja) May 13, 2020
Sunshine Cruz
Thank you Congress for House Bill 6732 granting ABSCBN provisional franchise until Oct. 31
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Vice Ganda
Maraming Salamat sa Kongreso!!!!! Malaking bagay po ito. Maraming salamat ulit!!!!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 13, 2020
But please lets not stop praying for the best to happen. This is just start of the process. Salamat po sa mga panalangin nyo Madlang People!!!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 13, 2020
Anne Curtis
"Maraming Salamat po," Anne posted with heart emojis in ABS-CBN's signature colors.
Maraming Salamat po :heart::green_heart::blue_heart: https://t.co/94gNbOiPF2
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) May 13, 2020