ABS-CBN shutdown

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:event
gptkbp:affects gptkb:ABS-CBN_Corporation
gptkbp:cause expiration of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise
gptkbp:causedBy cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission
gptkbp:criticizedFor media organizations
opposition politicians
human rights groups
gptkbp:date 2020-05-05
gptkbp:followedBy ABS-CBN's shift to digital and cable platforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ABS-CBN shutdown
gptkbp:impact loss of jobs for thousands of employees
reduction in media plurality in the Philippines
gptkbp:legislativeAction House of Representatives denied franchise renewal on July 10, 2020
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive national and international coverage
gptkbp:publicReaction widespread protests and criticism
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Duterte_administration
gptkb:ABS-CBN_franchise_renewal_controversy
gptkbp:resultedIn halt of ABS-CBN's free-to-air TV and radio broadcasting
gptkbp:supportedBy some government officials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kapamilya_Forever
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7