菲律宾国会议员提出授予ABS-CBN新的25年广播特许权的法案。 Philippine congressman proposes bill to grant ABS-CBN a new 25-year broadcast franchise.

菲律宾一名国会议员已提出法案,批准该国最大的广播公司ABS-CBN,这是新的25年经营电视和广播电台的特许经营权。 A Philippine congressman has filed a bill to grant ABS-CBN, the country's largest broadcaster, a new 25-year franchise to operate TV and radio stations. 该法案是在该公司的特许经营权被否决近五年后提出的,导致该公司关闭,损失了11 000个工作。 The bill comes nearly five years after the company's franchise was denied, leading to its closure and the loss of 11,000 jobs. 证券交易委员会和国内税收局已经清除了ABS-CBN先前的指控。 The Securities and Exchange Commission and Bureau of Internal Revenue have cleared ABS-CBN of previous allegations. 如果获得通过，该法案可能有助于重振该网络，这是菲律宾人新闻和娱乐的主要来源。 If passed, the bill could help revive the network, a major source of news and entertainment for Filipinos.