ABS-CBN literally got bullied into ending its Chinese broadcast

Sonic the Hedgehog vibes

Proving that the Internet does have a voice (for better or worse), ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) has dropped the broadcast of Chinatown News TV (CNTV), effectively ending the partnership.

The official Twitter account of iWant, ABS-CBN’s streaming platform, broke the news. CNTV also did not air on ANC for its evening newscast this Thursday, opting instead for its Facebook page.

Hi, @jeralduy @raymundmargallo. We’d like to share an update with you that CNTV will no longer air on ANC. We truly appreciate your support for ABS-CBN and hope that you continue to share with us feedback on our programs. Stay safe, Kapamilya!

— iWantTFC (@iwanttfc) April 16, 2021

ABS-CBN’s decision comes on the heels of a hefty online backlash, leading to an official statement from the network, as well as a defense from News Chief Ging Reyes.

According to Reyes, ABS-CBN has editorial control over CNTV’s content. She also appealed to ’embrace diversity’ as CNTV is produced by ‘fellow Filipinos who belong to the Filipino-Chinese community.’

However, the partnership couldn’t have debuted in a more hostile climate, given the rising tensions in the maritime territorial dispute between China and the Philippines.

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Source: we the pvblic