Philippines' ABS-CBN network may continue to operate after franchise expires

Carlo Katigbak (right) president and CEO of ABS-CBN, the country's largest TV network, speaking during a hearing on issues involving the renewal of the legislative franchise of ABS-CBN Corp at the Philippines senate in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Feb. 24, 2020. - AP

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): ABS-CBN may still continue to operate even after its franchise expires on May 4, not March 30, as earlier reported.

This was according to National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, based on his consultation with Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra.