After franchise denial, gov't urged to use ABS-CBN frequencies for distance learning

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MANILA (UPDATE) - A lawmaker proposed Wednesday that government to use ABS-CBN&#x27;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&#x27;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.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/10/20/house-committee-denies-abs-cbn-a-new-franchise">House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise</a></li></ul>Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte, who voted against the network&#x27;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.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/14/20/deped-says-to-support-lgus-in-funding-shift-to-distance-learning">DepEd says to support LGUs in funding shift to distance learning</a></li></ul>Villafuerte said the frequencies would be &quot;especially useful in areas not yet reached by digital infrastructure&quot; such as some communities in Bangsamoro region.&quot;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,&quot; he said. &quot;The unused frequencies may also be used for information on COVID-19 prevention and control, risk reduction and preparedness,&quot; he added.

MANILA - 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 - 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.

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After franchise denial, gov't urged to use ABS-CBN frequencies for distance learning

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Published Jul 15, 2020 11:23 AM PHT

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Updated Jul 15, 2020 12:39 PM PHT

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