Senators assert jurisdiction, legality of Senate probe on ABS-CBN’s franchise

MANILA, Philippines — Several senators stood by the Senate committee on public service’s decision to push through this Monday with the hearing on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, saying it is constitutional and within its jurisdiction. The Senate panel’s decision ran counter the position of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano that the franchise bill should emanate from the … Continue reading Senators assert jurisdiction, legality of Senate probe on ABS-CBN’s franchise