After franchise denial, gov't urged to use ABS-CBN frequencies for distance learning
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After franchise denial, gov't urged to use ABS-CBN frequencies for distance learning
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 15, 2020 11:23 AM PHT
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Updated Jul 15, 2020 12:39 PM PHT

MANILA (UPDATE) - A lawmaker proposed Wednesday that government to use ABS-CBN's former television and radio frequencies to provide alternative distance learning after the House of Representatives denied the network a fresh franchise.
MANILA (UPDATE) - A lawmaker proposed Wednesday that government to use ABS-CBN's former television and radio frequencies to provide alternative distance learning after the House of Representatives denied the network a fresh franchise.
Voting 70-11, the House committee on legislative franchises on Friday denied ABS-CBN's license bid after its franchise lapsed on May 4, forcing it off the air during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions became jobless and those in far-flung areas lost access to information.
Voting 70-11, the House committee on legislative franchises on Friday denied ABS-CBN's license bid after its franchise lapsed on May 4, forcing it off the air during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions became jobless and those in far-flung areas lost access to information.
Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte, who voted against the network's franchise grant, said he has filed House Resolution No. 1044 which seeks to allow government to use vacant television and radio frequencies for remote learning.
Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte, who voted against the network's franchise grant, said he has filed House Resolution No. 1044 which seeks to allow government to use vacant television and radio frequencies for remote learning.
Villafuerte said the frequencies would be "especially useful in areas not yet reached by digital infrastructure" such as some communities in Bangsamoro region.
Villafuerte said the frequencies would be "especially useful in areas not yet reached by digital infrastructure" such as some communities in Bangsamoro region.
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"Inequality and inaccessibility of opportunities such as those pertaining to internet connectivity and possession of a laptop pose a variety of challenges for teachers and learners," he said.
"Inequality and inaccessibility of opportunities such as those pertaining to internet connectivity and possession of a laptop pose a variety of challenges for teachers and learners," he said.
"The unused frequencies may also be used for information on COVID-19 prevention and control, risk reduction and preparedness," he added.
"The unused frequencies may also be used for information on COVID-19 prevention and control, risk reduction and preparedness," he added.
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