LIVE: Target approval of bill on temporary ABS-CBN franchise during House session

Watch the House session live on Rappler on Monday, May 18, at 3 pm

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Published: 3:01 PM May 18, 2020

Updated: 3:17 PM May 18, 2020

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives aims to approve on Monday, May 18, the bill granting media giant ABS-CBN a temporary franchise valid until October 31, 2020.

The House bill granting the temporary franchise proposed by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano would require the media network to dedicate 10% of its paid advertisements to the government.

Watch the House session live on Monday, 3 pm. – Rappler.com

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