Philippines’ Duterte Stirs Hornet’s Nest With Broadcaster’s Cancellation
Outrage as vital news shows, entertainment go black
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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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