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Stars react to ABS-CBN being ordered to close TV, radio operations
Stars react to ABS-CBN being ordered to close TV, radio operations
ABS-CBN News
Published May 05, 2020 06:25 PM PHT
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Updated May 06, 2020 02:01 PM PHT

MANILA β As the National Telecommunications Commission ordered ABS-CBN on Tuesday to stop its radio and TV operations, entertainment personalities joined a chorus of online protest against the shutdown of the country's largest media company.
MANILA β As the National Telecommunications Commission ordered ABS-CBN on Tuesday to stop its radio and TV operations, entertainment personalities joined a chorus of online protest against the shutdown of the country's largest media company.
Within minutes of the announcement, the hashtag #NoToABSCBNShutDown topped Twitter's list of trending topics in the Philippines as Filipinos aired their reactions to the cease and desist order.
Within minutes of the announcement, the hashtag #NoToABSCBNShutDown topped Twitter's list of trending topics in the Philippines as Filipinos aired their reactions to the cease and desist order.
Celebrities echoed the concern of Filipinos over the prospect of eliminating a prime source of information amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the further loss of jobs β an estimated 11,000 β during a crisis that has already cost many of their livelihood.
Celebrities echoed the concern of Filipinos over the prospect of eliminating a prime source of information amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the further loss of jobs β an estimated 11,000 β during a crisis that has already cost many of their livelihood.
Others pointed out the implications of ABS-CBN's closure on freedom of the press in the country, coincidentally in the same week as World Press Freedom Day.
Others pointed out the implications of ABS-CBN's closure on freedom of the press in the country, coincidentally in the same week as World Press Freedom Day.
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ABS-CBN, they said, has also formed a vital part of Philippine society and culture over the past six decades it has been in service β and shutting its broadcast operations would have a grave impact on Filipinos who have depended on it as a source not only of entertainment, but information.
ABS-CBN, they said, has also formed a vital part of Philippine society and culture over the past six decades it has been in service β and shutting its broadcast operations would have a grave impact on Filipinos who have depended on it as a source not only of entertainment, but information.
Angel Locsin, actress
Kathryn Bernardo, actress
Isang mahigpit na yakap sa lahat ng kapamilya natin ?? pic.twitter.com/ceiCyrhQYH
β KATH ?? (@bernardokath) May 5, 2020
Isang mahigpit na yakap sa lahat ng kapamilya natin ?? pic.twitter.com/ceiCyrhQYH
β KATH ?? (@bernardokath) May 5, 2020
Gary Valenciano, singer
I may never get used to seeing my dark TV screen when itβs set to ABS-CBN. No amount of bashing and trolling will change the hearts of all those who are committed to be in the service of the Filipino. We will somehow continue to do so. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/85YUBvH9dL
β GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) May 5, 2020
I may never get used to seeing my dark TV screen when itβs set to ABS-CBN. No amount of bashing and trolling will change the hearts of all those who are committed to be in the service of the Filipino. We will somehow continue to do so. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/85YUBvH9dL
β GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) May 5, 2020
Sharon Cuneta, singer
Regine Velasquez, singer
β regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) May 5, 2020
β regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) May 5, 2020
Ria Atayde, actress
And we remain in the service of the Filipino. pic.twitter.com/JrMN75p5nk
β Ria Atayde (@RiaAtayde) May 5, 2020
And we remain in the service of the Filipino. pic.twitter.com/JrMN75p5nk
β Ria Atayde (@RiaAtayde) May 5, 2020
Angeli Pangilinan, talent manager
Just wondering POGOS continue but ABSCBN was ordered to stop operations? Millions of fans of these artists &shows are locked down in their homes without WIFI depending on TV shows of their favorite celebrities to bring them joy. Abroad TFC brings home to the OFWs as well. So sad.
β Angeli P Valenciano (@AngeliPV) May 5, 2020
Just wondering POGOS continue but ABSCBN was ordered to stop operations? Millions of fans of these artists &shows are locked down in their homes without WIFI depending on TV shows of their favorite celebrities to bring them joy. Abroad TFC brings home to the OFWs as well. So sad.
β Angeli P Valenciano (@AngeliPV) May 5, 2020
Concerned Artists of the Philippines
Pahayag ng Concerned Artists of the Philippines hinggil sa cease and desist order laban sa ABS-CBN @DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/myJuJ0AmrF
β Zhander Cayabyab (@zhandercayabyab) May 5, 2020
Pahayag ng Concerned Artists of the Philippines hinggil sa cease and desist order laban sa ABS-CBN @DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/myJuJ0AmrF
β Zhander Cayabyab (@zhandercayabyab) May 5, 2020
Karen Davila, ABS-CBN News anchor
Sa dami ng problema ng Pilipinas... sa dami ng nagkakasakit at namamatay sa Covid... sa laki ng problema ngayon sa ekonomiya..sa dami ng nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa covid..
Talagang pagpapatigil ng ABSCBN ang inatupag nila. Hindi ko maintindihan kung nasaan ang mga puso nito.
β Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) May 5, 2020
Sa dami ng problema ng Pilipinas... sa dami ng nagkakasakit at namamatay sa Covid... sa laki ng problema ngayon sa ekonomiya..sa dami ng nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa covid..
β Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) May 5, 2020
Talagang pagpapatigil ng ABSCBN ang inatupag nila. Hindi ko maintindihan kung nasaan ang mga puso nito.
Bianca Gonzalez, TV host
Didn't Congress already allow operations to continue while the renewal was being reviewed....? And didn't Senate look into the case via a hearing and found everything in order..? https://t.co/vUyBcYSK3g
β Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 5, 2020
Didn't Congress already allow operations to continue while the renewal was being reviewed....? And didn't Senate look into the case via a hearing and found everything in order..? https://t.co/vUyBcYSK3g
β Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 5, 2020
Juan Miguel Severo, actor and poet
Puwedeng magsugal ang mga Tsino pero bawal magbalita ang mga Filipino.
β Juan Miguel Severo ???β?? (@TheRainBro) May 5, 2020
Puwedeng magsugal ang mga Tsino pero bawal magbalita ang mga Filipino.
β Juan Miguel Severo ???β?? (@TheRainBro) May 5, 2020
Ai dela Cruz, MYX VJ
There is a time for everything. We're facing a pandemic. Tens of thousands of Filipinos will lose their jobs.
Millions of Filipinos will lose an important source of news and entertainment at a time when they are needed the most.
How inhumane.#NoToABSCBNShutdown #ABSCBNFranchise https://t.co/geDvm7tmKk
β Ai dela Cruz (@aidelacruz) May 5, 2020
There is a time for everything. We're facing a pandemic. Tens of thousands of Filipinos will lose their jobs.
β Ai dela Cruz (@aidelacruz) May 5, 2020
Millions of Filipinos will lose an important source of news and entertainment at a time when they are needed the most.
How inhumane.#NoToABSCBNShutdown #ABSCBNFranchise https://t.co/geDvm7tmKk
Gretchen Ho, TV host
In the service of the Filipino. We remain. pic.twitter.com/t9E351Rnfo
β Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) May 5, 2020
In the service of the Filipino. We remain. pic.twitter.com/t9E351Rnfo
β Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) May 5, 2020
Leah Navarro, singer
The closure of ABS-CBN operations isnβt just about losing your favorite TV shows. This is about Duterteβs govt going back on its word, and the muzzling of a free press. #DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown https://t.co/ltjgk22Yef
β Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) May 5, 2020
The closure of ABS-CBN operations isnβt just about losing your favorite TV shows. This is about Duterteβs govt going back on its word, and the muzzling of a free press. #DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown https://t.co/ltjgk22Yef
β Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) May 5, 2020
Joshua Garcia, actor
Jusko!! Dinadagdagan ang problema!
β Joshua Garcia (@iamjoshuagarcia) May 5, 2020
Jusko!! Dinadagdagan ang problema!
β Joshua Garcia (@iamjoshuagarcia) May 5, 2020
Bela Padilla, actress
Julia Barretto, actress
Angel Aquino, actress
Vice Ganda, comedian
Lord God i believe in you and your power. Alam ko pong nakikita nyo ang lahat. Kayo na po ang bahala sa amin at sa kanila. pic.twitter.com/elhvgIbUWK
β jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 5, 2020
Lord God i believe in you and your power. Alam ko pong nakikita nyo ang lahat. Kayo na po ang bahala sa amin at sa kanila. pic.twitter.com/elhvgIbUWK
β jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 5, 2020
Janine Gutierrez, actress
β ??JANINE (@janinegutierrez) May 5, 2020
β ??JANINE (@janinegutierrez) May 5, 2020
Liza Soberano, actress
NOOOOOO @ABSCBNNews
β Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) May 5, 2020
NOOOOOO @ABSCBNNews
β Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) May 5, 2020
Maine Mendoza, actress
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β Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) May 5, 2020
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β Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) May 5, 2020
Kim Chiu, actress
Anne Curtis, actress
Matteo Guidicelli, actor
Praying for ABS-CBN.
β Matteo Guidicelli (@mateoguidicelli) May 5, 2020
Praying for ABS-CBN.
β Matteo Guidicelli (@mateoguidicelli) May 5, 2020
Jericho Rosales, actor
Coco Martin, actor
Robi Domingo, host
Magkikita tayo... sa takdang panahon. β₯οΈππ pic.twitter.com/F5tHfVLcPX
β Robi Domingo (@robertmarion) May 5, 2020
Magkikita tayo... sa takdang panahon. β₯οΈππ pic.twitter.com/F5tHfVLcPX
β Robi Domingo (@robertmarion) May 5, 2020
Dimples Romana, actress
Bela Padilla, actress
That sign off brought me to tears. Before becoming an employee of ABSCBN 13 years ago, I was a kid who watched sineskwela, bayani and wansapanataym at home. As the youngest child of a single mom, our TV was my companion, ABSCBN, my dear friend. Waiting for you to go on air again.
β Bela Padilla (@padillabela) May 5, 2020
That sign off brought me to tears. Before becoming an employee of ABSCBN 13 years ago, I was a kid who watched sineskwela, bayani and wansapanataym at home. As the youngest child of a single mom, our TV was my companion, ABSCBN, my dear friend. Waiting for you to go on air again.
β Bela Padilla (@padillabela) May 5, 2020
Pokwang, comedienne
Masaya na kayo???? Ha???? Masaya na kayo????????? tandaan nyo ang kaligayahan na nakuha mo na maaaring marami kang natapakan ay mas mdoble ang sakit at iluluha mo!! Hindi natutulog si God β€οΈππ #NoToABSCBNShutDown
β marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 5, 2020
Masaya na kayo???? Ha???? Masaya na kayo????????? tandaan nyo ang kaligayahan na nakuha mo na maaaring marami kang natapakan ay mas mdoble ang sakit at iluluha mo!! Hindi natutulog si God β€οΈππ #NoToABSCBNShutDown
β marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 5, 2020
Angeline Quinto, singer
Mahigpit na yakap mga Kapamilyaπ
β Angeline Quinto (@LoveAQuinto) May 5, 2020
Mahigpit na yakap mga Kapamilyaπ
β Angeline Quinto (@LoveAQuinto) May 5, 2020
Ruffa Gutierrez, actress
Iβm crying while watching the news. Just when we thought there was a slight glimmer of hope that we can still somehow continue to provide for our families and others na umaasa sa amin. Iβm heartbroken and angry. ππππ #ABSCBNFranchise #notoabscbnshutdown
β Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) May 5, 2020
Iβm crying while watching the news. Just when we thought there was a slight glimmer of hope that we can still somehow continue to provide for our families and others na umaasa sa amin. Iβm heartbroken and angry. ππππ #ABSCBNFranchise #notoabscbnshutdown
β Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) May 5, 2020
Erik Santos, singer
Mahigpit na yakap kapamilya. Panginoon, Ikaw na po ang bahala. ππ» pic.twitter.com/BJUOKCUaWw
β erik santos (@realeriksantos) May 5, 2020
Mahigpit na yakap kapamilya. Panginoon, Ikaw na po ang bahala. ππ» pic.twitter.com/BJUOKCUaWw
β erik santos (@realeriksantos) May 5, 2020
Elisse Joson, actress
We will wait. And while weβre waiting, we will keep our faith. #IStandWithABSCBN
β Elisse Joson (@ElisseJoson) May 5, 2020
We will wait. And while weβre waiting, we will keep our faith. #IStandWithABSCBN
β Elisse Joson (@ElisseJoson) May 5, 2020
Lara Quigaman, actress
Yakap mga kapamilya... πβ€ God is still in control.
β Lara Alcaraz (@laraquigaman) May 5, 2020
Yakap mga kapamilya... πβ€ God is still in control.
β Lara Alcaraz (@laraquigaman) May 5, 2020
Luis Manzano, host
At dahil magsign off muna ang Kapamilya... hayaan niyo na ito ang huli niyong munang maalala mula sa aming Kapamilya! β€οΈ love you all! pic.twitter.com/JdR8fWVIlk
β Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) May 5, 2020
At dahil magsign off muna ang Kapamilya... hayaan niyo na ito ang huli niyong munang maalala mula sa aming Kapamilya! β€οΈ love you all! pic.twitter.com/JdR8fWVIlk
β Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) May 5, 2020
Alex Gonzaga, actress
Our president CLK earlier in the newsroom. He is really the best. Proud to be a kapamilya! ππΌ pic.twitter.com/jR6Teb7530
β Alex Gonzaga (@Mscathygonzaga) May 5, 2020
Our president CLK earlier in the newsroom. He is really the best. Proud to be a kapamilya! ππΌ pic.twitter.com/jR6Teb7530
β Alex Gonzaga (@Mscathygonzaga) May 5, 2020
Maymay Entrata, actress
Laban hanggang dulo.. Pero kahit anong mangyari isang napakalaking pasasalamat ko na naging parte ako sa pamilyang ito.. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/ted40I4Pwy
β Maymay (@maymayentrata07) May 5, 2020
Laban hanggang dulo.. Pero kahit anong mangyari isang napakalaking pasasalamat ko na naging parte ako sa pamilyang ito.. #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/ted40I4Pwy
β Maymay (@maymayentrata07) May 5, 2020
Zsa Zsa Padilla, singer
Mapaka lungkot pic.twitter.com/0k36vsT15w
β zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) May 5, 2020
Mapaka lungkot pic.twitter.com/0k36vsT15w
β zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) May 5, 2020
Vhong Navarro, actor-host
Daniel Padilla, actor
Piolo Pascual, actor
Bea Alonzo, actress
Lea Salonga, singer
apl.de.ap, singer
apl.de.ap, singer
βThis is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2. In the service of the Filipino. Now Signing Off.β This is devastating. pic.twitter.com/l24clFaP83
β apl.de.ap (@apldeap) May 5, 2020
βThis is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2. In the service of the Filipino. Now Signing Off.β This is devastating. pic.twitter.com/l24clFaP83
β apl.de.ap (@apldeap) May 5, 2020
Billy Crawford, singer
Martin Nievera, singer
Ogie Alcasid, singer
Toni Gonzaga, actress-host
Angelica Panganiban, actress
Lumuhod naman. Bakit niyo pinatay?... PILIPINO KA BA TALAGA??!!!!
β Angelica Panganiban (@angelica_114) May 5, 2020
Lumuhod naman. Bakit niyo pinatay?... PILIPINO KA BA TALAGA??!!!!
β Angelica Panganiban (@angelica_114) May 5, 2020
John Prats, actor
Morissette Amon, singer
Carlo Aquino, actor
Yassi Pressman, actress
Richard Gutierrez, actor
Andi Eigenmann, actress
Pooh, comedian
Sarah Geronimo, actress-singer
Marco Gumabao, actor
Robin Padilla, actor
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