Philippines Suspends Duterte Supporter’s Media Company
- Regulator acted on Congress resolution on Sonshine Media
- SMNI show regularly features former President Duterte
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The Philippine government has suspended for 30 days the broadcasting company of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s known supporter after lawmakers accused the media outfit of violating its franchise.
The National Telecommunications Commission ordered on December 19 the suspension of Sonshine Media Network International’s radio and television operations, and asked it to explain within 15 days why it should not be sanctioned administratively, the agency said in a statement Thursday.