#mislatel franchise revoked

In their statement, the DICT said that it is " trusting the wisdom of the Congress to decide on the validity of Mislatel’s franchise." Last January 24, the Senate Committee on Public Services held a questioning session for the franchise. (Mislatel) is facing issues with its franchise when it was "deemed revoked" for not being able to comply with its provisions. During a Senate public services committee hearing, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon pointed out that Mislatel violated its provisions when it failed to operate within a year after it was granted a franchise in April 1998. Drilon responded by saying that Mislatel could have operated somewhere else given the franchise. "The franchise of Mislatel is deemed revoked for your failure to comply with the conditions imposed on the franchise," Drilon said. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the government can look for another company that has a franchise if Mislatel loses its status as the country's New Major Player. Read more in our articles including "DICT releases official statement regarding Mislatel's franchise" and "Mislatel franchise 'deemed revoked' for violating provisions".