MANILA — Actor Dingdong Dantes, a prized star of GMA-7, has expressed support for its rival network ABS-CBN amid the challenges to its franchise renewal.
The former National Youth Commission head, 39, released his statement in support of the Kapamilya network, a day after the Office of the Solicitor General filed a quo warranto petition asking the Supreme Court to void its franchise.
"Magkaiba man ng bakod, we are one in the media industry," Dantes wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.
"We have one love for the many talents and crafts under this Network, the products and output of which, directly or indirectly, benefit the lives of millions of Filipinos," he said.
Dantes then quoted a portion of Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza's privilege speech on the ABS-CBN's franchise renewal the day prior.
"Inaction will only spell the weakening of the foundations of our democratic system... This Congress is really paralyzed with inaction; and we should not be deserving to be called representatives of the people," Atienza had said, as shared by Dantes.
The lawmaker was referring to the pending bills before Congress seeking to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, which will expire at the end of March.
"In the end," Dantes added, "I pray that the true interests of the people, under the rule of law, will prevail over any other political agenda conveniently veiled as a countermeasure against alleged abuses."
"I pray too that the government, thru Congress, will hear out its constituents. After all, Congress is supposed to represent our 'voice.' #NoToABSCBNShutDown," he wrote.
Dantes, while an exclusive TV talent of GMA-7, has been a frequent collaborator of ABS-CBN Films' Star Cinema. He most recently starred in the Kapamilya project "Fantastica" in 2018.
source: news.abs-cbn.com
