CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – Supporters of embattled television network ABS-CBN held protest rallies and candle lighting activities in all its provincial stations in Mindanao on Friday.
Passing vehicles honked loudly as protesters raised placards with the words “Busina 4 ABS-CBN” and “Stand 4 ABS-CBN along the highways where the provincial stations are located.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines spearheaded the Mindanao rallies in front of ABS-CBN stations in the cities of Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Surigao, Davao and General Santos.[]
ABS-CBN faces closure with the continuing inaction of Congress on the renewal of the network’s franchise.
Critics blamed Congress’ refusal to immediately act on the renewal on perceived efforts by President Duterte to silence his critics in media. But the President said the decision was up to the lawmakers.[]
