The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that it will issue a cease and desist order for the operations of its ABS-CBN TVplus programs that operate under Channel 43. "All broadcast operations of ABS-CBN are only authorized through its expired franchise...In other words, ABS-CBN's airing of digital TV on Channel 43 is part of the cease and desist order because the franchise that they used for that is ABS-CBN's franchise," said NTC commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba on today's hearing. Explaining the continued broadcast on ABS-CBN TVplus, ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak said the company entered into a blocktime agreement with AMCARA Broadcasting Network Inc., maintaining that such practice is “a standard commercial agreement” and that other broadcasters have gone into similar arrangements. In November 7, 2025, the SEC issues a cease and desist order to Trading Point Holdings Limited, also known as XM, XM Global Limited, and XM Philippines. Read more in our articles including "NTC to issue CDO on ABS-CBN TVplus broadcast" and "SEC issues cease and desist order vs XM Group".
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Sep 1, 2022The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that it will issue a cease and desist order for the operations of its ABS-CBN TVplus programs that operate under Channel 43. "All broadcast operations of ABS-CBN are only authorized through its expired franchise...In other words, ABS-CBN's airing of digital TV on Channel 43 is part of the cease and desist order because the franchise that they used for that is ABS-CBN's franchise," said NTC commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba on today's hearing.
Explaining the continued broadcast on ABS-CBN TVplus, ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak said the company entered into a blocktime agreement with AMCARA Broadcasting Network Inc., maintaining that such practice is “a standard commercial agreement” and that other broadcasters have gone into similar arrangements. In November 7, 2025, the SEC issues a cease and desist order to Trading Point Holdings Limited, also known as XM, XM Global Limited, and XM Philippines.
Our coverage of ABS-CBN TVplus cease and desist order includes: "NTC to issue CDO on ABS-CBN TVplus broadcast"; "SEC issues cease and desist order vs XM Group"; "ABS-CBN TeleRadyo to cease operations effective June 30". Each article provides unique insights and information.