Philippine TV networks 'pause' deal amid pressure from politicians

Alliance of shuttered ABS-CBN and TV5 faces congressional probe

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte admitted in June that he used his "presidential powers" to block the license renewal of ABS-CBN.  © Reuters

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- An investment deal that would allow ABS-CBN -- the Philippine TV network that was closed down in 2020 after angering former President Rodrigo Duterte -- to broadcast via a rival channel has stalled amid pressure from politicians.

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