Jimmy Bondoc, dinepensahan ang pahayag niya nuon na ipasara ang ABS-CBN

- Senatorial candidate Atty. Jimmy Bondoc defended his statement back in 2019 about his support for the ABS-CBN shutdown

- He issued a detailed explanation about his statement, during his appearance in the 'Harapan 2025' shared by ANC Digital on YouTube

- It can be recalled that Bondoc posted a lengthy social media post airing his support for the network's shutdown which sparked different reactions from netizens

- Before he even answered the question, Bondoc said, "I really believe that ABS-CBN Entertainment is still the best. It's the best in the world!"

Senatorial candidate Atty. Jimmy Bondoc defended his 2019 statement supporting the ABS-CBN shutdown.

He explained his stance in detail during his appearance on 'Harapan 2025,' as shared by ANC Digital on YouTube.

Back in 2019, Bondoc wrote a lengthy social media post supporting the network’s shutdown, which drew mixed reactions from netizens.

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"Kailangan po 'yun and pangalagaan pati nung management or corporate and the legal side of ABS-CBN," said Atty. Bondoc. "And I think ang pinakamaganda diyan ay harapin po nung network, na ginagawa naman nila, noh? Harapin sa tamang forum. Ang problems kasi sa atin, sa pulitika in general, may issue na i-aakyat, pero hindi nareresolba."

"So kung ma-resolve sana 'yun. Makita na kung saan inosente and ABS sa mga pinaratang sa kanila. Kung saan sila baka sakali lang, guilty, para matapos na. And then we can move on to the franchise issue."

"Ang gusto ko lang malaman ng mga tao, 'na nung nagsalita ako ng ganun, that comes from a place of truth, hindi hatred. And right now I'm glad to hear na ang dami nang naka-rebound na mga workers from ABS-CBN," he concluded.

Jimmy Bondoc is running as a senatorial candidate under the 'PDP–Laban' party in the 2025 Philippine elections. Initially, he considered running as a party-list representative but ultimately decided to pursue a Senate seat.

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Watch Atty. Jimmy Bondoc's interview in the video below:

It can be recalled that ABS-CBN, one of the biggest TV networks in the Philippines, lost its franchise in 2020 after the government did not renew it. The network had to stop broadcasting on free TV, affecting thousands of employees and viewers nationwide. Some government officials said ABS-CBN had legal and tax issues, while the company denied any wrongdoing.

Many people believed the shutdown was politically motivated because the network had past conflicts with the government. Even without a franchise, ABS-CBN continues to operate online and through partnerships with other channels.

Jimmy Bondoc is a Filipino singer and songwriter known for his hit song "Let Me Be the One." He became popular in the early 2000s for his heartfelt ballads and acoustic music. Aside from singing, he also performed in bars and concerts, sharing his passion for music with his fans. Later on, he joined the government and took a break from the entertainment industry. Despite this, many still remember him for his emotional songs and meaningful lyrics.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh