Few days after media giant ABS-CBN received criticism and bashing from netizens and several groups regardin airing the Anti-Duterte Political Ad, the Kapamilya network issued a statement regarding its decision to air the controversial political ad.
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The said ad was said to be paid in millions by Vice Presidential candidate Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in order to bring down the leading presidential Candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
Here's the official statement of ABS-CBN
"The controversial political advertisement being talked about in social media, which aired on ABS-CBN, was produced and paid for by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. Prior to the airing, ABS-CBN’s ethics committee reviewed the content of the material, which complies with the requirements of pertinent election laws.
By airing the said commercial, ABS-CBN is being consistent with COMELEC guidelines, which prohibit radio or television stations to discriminate in the sale of air time against any political party or candidate. We are duty bound to air a legitimate ad."
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