Read more about the article Rights groups, journos dismayed by ABS-CBN closure
With the upper part of his body wrapped in blue, green, and red ribbons - the official colors of ABS-CBN, whose legislative franchise is set to expire this March - well-known Cagayanon multi-artist Nicolas Aca stage a performance art outside the television network’s Northern Mindanao regional office Friday afternoon, Feb. 28. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Rights groups, journos dismayed by ABS-CBN closure

More groups have joined in expressing their dismay over the order of the National Telecommunications Communication (NTC) to close the operation of radio and television company ABS-CBN.

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Read more about the article Student journalists in Davao show support for ABS-CBN and press freedom
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,media organizations such as IAWART,CEGP and progressive organizations staged a candle lighting activity on February 28,at the ABS-CBN Regional Station as part of the nationwide coordinated action for the renewal of the network’s franchise.(Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Student journalists in Davao show support for ABS-CBN and press freedom

Student publications in Davao City have express solidarity with the broadcast network ABS-CBN which was ordered to close after the government failed to renew its franchise.

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Read more about the article During ECQ, citizens lead initiatives to supplement govt’s delayed services
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During ECQ, citizens lead initiatives to supplement govt’s delayed services

With the ECQ already extended twice, Luzon-wide until April 30 and the NCR and select provinces until May 15, fears over people’s livelihood and survival have surfaced. The viability of citizens’ initiatives has also been questioned. How would organizations cope if a third extension will be announced in the coming days?

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