Malacañang thought it was not prudent to order ABS-CBN to stop its operations as the country grapples with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.<br /><br />Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after ABS-CBN went off-air Tuesday evening to comply with the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) due to the absence of a valid franchise.<br /><br />READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2L7eqwq
