The Palace stands by the decision of the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Franchises that denied the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corporation.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque reiterates his earlier statement that the issue is within the jurisdiction of the Legislative branch, and any decision is a sole prerogative of Congress that is respective by the Executive.
”The Palace has maintained a neutral stance on the issue as it respects the separation of powers between the two co-equal branches government,” Roque said.
“Much as we want to work with the aforesaid media network, we have to abide by the resolution of the House committee,” he said.
Roque issued this statement moments after the House Committee on Legislative Franchises denied the application of ABS-CBN for a new 25-year congressional franchise to resume the network’s broadcast operations.
A total of 70 lawmakers approved in favor of a resolution denying ABS-CBN’s franchise application. Only 11 lawmakers voted against the resolution, while only one abstained.
