Iwao Horwitz

(3rd UPDATE) – Media network ABS-CBN went off-air on Tuesday night, May 5, after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered it to stop television and radio operations.

The network signed off at 7:52 pm, following the airing of its primetime newscast TV Patrol.

The shutdown comes at a critical time when Filipinos need key information about the coronavirus crisis.

“Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is ordered to go off-air on TV and radio tonight, when people need crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic,” ABS-CBN said in a statement past 6 pm on Tuesday.

The NTC issued a cease and desist order on Tuesday afternoon after ABS-CBN’s congressional franchise expired on Monday, May 4.

Its radio stations DZMM and MOR were also ordered to stop operations.

“Despite Senate Resolution No. 40, the House of Representatives’ committee on legislative franchises’ letter, the guidance of the Department of Justice, and the sworn statement of NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, the NTC did not grant ABS-CBN a provisional authority to operate while its franchise renewal remains pending in Congress,” ABS-CBN said.

“In an interview with DZMM last week, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano even gave an assurance that there is no move to shut down the network.”

ABS-CBN has over 11,000 workers.

The network was given 10 days from the receipt of the order to respond and explain why the frequencies assigned to it should not be recalled.

“We trust that the government will decide on our franchise with the best interest of the Filipino people in mind, recognizing ABS-CBN’s role and efforts in providing the latest news and information during these challenging times,” the network said.

“ABS-CBN remains committed to being in the service of the Filipino and we will find ways to continue providing meaningful service to them.”

Senators condemned the NTC order as a “grave abuse of discretion,” while the House committee on legislative franchises said the NTC may be held in contempt for not issuing ABS-CBN the provisional authority to continue operations.

Human rights groups expressed dismay as well, with Karapatan saying it is “truly abhorrent that this order comes in the middle of a public health crisis where the free press plays a crucial role in keeping the public informed.”

Nobunaga was head of the very powerful Oda clan, and launched a war against other daimyos to unify Japan in the 1560s Nobunaga emerged as the most powerful

ODEON Cinema East Kilbride brings the Luxe experience to 9 screens drink to enjoy a movie meal at your seat or if you're not sure what you're after,

Learn what cognitive skills are and how to proceed if your child is All in all, cognitive skill development not only can benefit your

• Know the syllabus. The first and foremost thing to do is get familiar with the syllabus.
• Be the best in time management.
• Get rid of distractions.
• Solve previous question papers.
• Don't be anxious.
• Get yourself a perfect diet.

If you already have the Zoom client installed and are still encountering issues when trying to join a Zoom meeting, uninstalling and reinstalling might help.