Standing up for their rights: A file photo of progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan protesting against the Philippine government-ordered shutdown of ABS-CBN while observing physical distancing at the University of the Philippines in Manila. — AFP
MANILA: The Philippines’ top broadcaster ABS-CBN Corp was ordered to stop transmitting satellite and digital television just weeks after its free TV and radio operations were halted, adding to worries over press freedom.
The 66-year-old broadcaster had been at odds with President Rodrigo Duterte since his campaign for election in 2016, and its main licence was not renewed when it expired in May.
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