Philippines’ Duterte Stirs Hornet’s Nest With Broadcaster’s Cancellation
Outrage as vital news shows, entertainment go black
The administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has kicked off an enormous furor with the cancellation of the broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN, the country’s biggest network, with furious viewers threatening to take to the streets amid what may well be Asia’s most stringent Covid-19 lockdown.
The network’s franchise, which covers 42 television s…
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