A lawmaker has proposed the temporary use of ABS-CBN’s former television and radio frequencies to deliver alternative distance learning modes to keep students engaged.
Deputy Speaker Luis Raymund Villafuerte filed on Tuesday House Resolution 1044, a copy of which was sent to the media on Wednesday.
The lawmaker said that the frequencies may be used to disseminate information on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention, control, risk reduction, and preparedness.
“Inequality and inaccessibility of opportunities such as those pertaining to internet connectivity and possession of a laptop pose a variety of challenges for teachers and learners,” Villafuerte said.
Last Friday, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises denied the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corp. to “construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and broadcasting stations” in the Philippines.
The media giant stopped its television and radio broadcasts on May 5 following a cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.
