Dec 31, 20231 min read

SMNI asks Court of Appeals to stop NTC’s 30-day suspension order

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The embattled Philippine TV network SMNI files an appeal to block the month-long suspension of its operations.

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Its lawyers claim the suspension order by the country’s telecoms regulator smacks abuse of power and lack of due process. -

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NTC decided to force SMNI off air in compliance with Resolution 189 approved by the House of Representatives. The resolution calls on the NTC to suspend the business of Swara Sug for its alleged violation of the terms and conditions of its franchise, under Republic Act 11422.

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The resolution lists multiple violations reportedly committed by SMNI in its media business. The issue stemmed from the allegations made by SMNI hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz that Speaker Martin Romualdez spent P1.8 billion on foreign travel between January and October this year.

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