As the voting on ABS-CBN's bid for franchise renewal draws near, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano warned that"big business” could use the media in influencing public opinion to protect interests.
“But even as we guard against the abuses of public officials, and the peculiar sacred place that ‘free press’ holds in our consciousness, blinds us to the fact that big business is just as likely to use media and mold public opinion and perception as the meanest tyrant,” said Cayetano as the House of Representatives continued its inquiry on the broadcasting network’s application for legislative franchise.
ABS-CBN Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak admitted that the network failed to air political campaigns of some candidates in some areas, but it never favored any candidate.Cayetano said that it is hard to confirm if it is an issue on press freedom if private businesses “protect their interests and supports their handpicked candidates, while targeting those who oppose them.”
“I submit that this is not press freedom. It is the theft of government from the people while hiding under the pretense of press freedom,” he said. On the other hand, the chamber had a summation earlier of all the issues concerning the television giant. A technical working group was formed to discuss the recommendations regarding ABS-CBN's application for another 25-years of franchise to operate.
Pathetic.
Have you not taken advantage of media during elections?
How about you cayetano being used by.. alam mo na. Kung buhay pa si companero na tatay mo siguradong ikahihiya ka nya.
The same way political parties /politicians are using the mass media. Please include yourselves to that statement Mr. Housespeaker
It’s what they called “Advertising” sir. You also used the media to sway public opinion when you run for a Senate seat, same with your sister and basically everyone who run and won a National Position. Pinagsasabi mo?
Pa bida ka cayetano the plaatik man
Communist china infiltrated, have spies, paid and controlled media and politicians in other countries so they could easily have what they want. Could this be happening in the Philippines?
Well someone is using you too for his own interest
He's full of shizz. Unimportant.
May kinikilingan. May pinoprotektahan.
Oh please. I used to respect this guy. But now all I see is a lot of political rhetoric. Don't worry sir, your congress will most likely shutdown your biggest threat, a big network and big business. Who's the bully now? Kawawa ang bayan.
Everytime I see this PERSON, A clips in thousands cuts come to mind, so whatever He said never interests me He will never gain the trust that was lost..
People in Congress, specifically those backing the president, could and actually have used their position to bully for their own interests.
Knina si kalbonngaun naman panot!...Spotted isa pang polpol at tutang sunud sunuran! Wlang paninindigan pra sa sariling bansa pra lang s sariling kapakanan....😒😏🙄
are you talking about yourself cayetano?
just like you use your power to protect yours. :)
Nothing new or illegal with big business using media to influence public opinion to protect its own interests. But how about: Beijing using key people in this administration to protect its interests in the West Philippine Sea? How about those officials? TREASONOUS. HEINOUS.
please cite sino itong big businesses. Don't stir the waters unless you can calm it yourself.
Gusto ata ng mga to walang ibang estasyon by 2022 kundi GMA at PTV eh. Ano kaya plano.
Just like big business is using congress.
Just say you're duwag and go.
PI ka! makakarma din kayo sa mga pinag gagawa nyo
🤔🤔🤔 bakit rapplerdotcom at ABSCBNNews ang tinitira nyo? kc critical sa inyo...pag d pabor s mga politiko eh pag-inita n.
Like that Chinese man in Davao🤔😏🙄
Tapos ngayon makikisawsaw? hahaha
Also Politicians
Daming satsat!
Or is it the other way around? 🤷♂️
No credibility. Don’t listen to him.
COVID ang issue hindi ABS CBN. Huwag mong ilihis Cayetano
So wag na tayong magbusiness magpadala nalang ng OFW/DH sa ibang bansa. Pero kung gusto mo medyo umangat mag politiko ka