Local celebrities have shown their support for ABS-CBN and its pending franchise renewal by reposting various artworks regarding such.
It could be recalled that the television and radio operations of the media giant were given a cease and desist order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) last May 5, following the expiration of its congressional franchise last May 4.
Furthermore, the NTC also ordered the stoppage of the direct broadcast satellite service of the network’s subsidiary Sky Cable last June 30. They also disallowed ABS-CBN to use Channel 43.
On Instagram, supporters of the Kapamilya network began reposting photos that show support for its return on the television screens.
Sylvia Sanchez, who was known for her recent roles in the network’s Pamilya Ko, Hanggang Saan, and The Greatest Love, posted a collage of artworks on her Instagram account.
“LORD, your will be done,” the actress wrote.
Jake Cuenca, recently known for his lead role in Los Bastardos, reposted an artwork of a hand wearing wristbands donning the colors of ABS-CBN, while writing on the caption that he is praying for the network and 11,071 employees affected by the shutdown.
“Tomorrow we cry either tears of joy or tears of sadness but no matter what we cry together. Walang iwanan kahit ano pa mangyari. Kapamilya tayo.” he said.
Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, best known for being a host of the Kapamilya reality show Pinoy Big Brother, posted a work of a lollipop-like logo of the network, while thanking all those who support ABS-CBN amidst the issue.
“Bigyan po sana ang ABS-CBN ng pagkakataon na lalong pagbutihin ang trabaho at sistema, at ipagpatuloy ang serbisyo para sa mga Pilipino,” the television host said.
Ryza Cenon, who starred in Kapamilya shows FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and The General’s Daughter, posted a crayon drawing of half of the ABS-CBN logo with the words “Lumalaban ng Dasal” next to it. In another post, she reposted an artwork of a woman hoisting the ABS-CBN logo up high.
Actress and Iba ‘Yan host Angel Locsin, who made her television comeback in The General’s Daughter last 2019, posted a colorful video about the ABS-CBN franchise renewal on her Instagram account.
“Lord, I pray for fairness. Kayo na pong bahala. You know what’s best,” she said.
She also posted the crayon-like drawing on her account.
“Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano, who starred alongside Angel and Ryza in The General’s Daughter, posted a collage of herself in ABS-CBN shows surrounding the ABS-CBN logo that celebrates 65 years in the industry.
The Killer Bride and Wildflower lead actress Maja Salvador penned her prayers and messages for people of Congress and leaders of the country regarding the franchise renewal.
“Dasal ko po na sana mabigyan ng panibagong prangkisa ang aming pangalawang tahanan. Dasal ko din na patibayin niyo po at mas bigyan ng lakas ang aking mga Kapamilya at Kaibigan sa industriya. Hindi po madali ang pinagdadaanan nating lahat, huwag po tayong sumuko, Kapamilya,” she wrote.
“Sa ating mga Congressmen, isa po ako sa mga Kapamilya na nakikiusap na sana po bigyan niyo po ng panibagong pagkakataon ang ABSCBN. Pagkakataon na araw araw natin ibinibigay sa ating mga sarili para itama ang ating mga pagkakamali,” she then said.
“Sa ating mga Pinuno, sana po ay pagbigyan niyo ang aming hiling, dinggin niyo ang aming pakiusap. Nananalangin po kami na sana po mag YES kayo sa renewal ng prangkisa ng aming minamahal na ABSCBN. Hindi man po perpekto pero marami din pong naidulot na maganda sa mga Pilipino na tulad ko. Maraming salamat po,” she concluded.
Sarah Geronimo, Denise Laurel, and Pokwang are also some of the celebrities who reposted photos in support of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal.
“Y’all already know how much my Kapamilya means to me!” Laurel said. “With love and appreciation i ask u to say a little prayer for us! Prayers move mountains! Let’s pray for a PEACEFUL RESOLVE.. Thankyou again xoxo.”
“para sa mga mahal ko! Alam n’yo kung sino kayo,” comedienne Pokwang said. “walang imposible sa dasal”
Although the artists of the artworks and photos reposted were not mentioned, kudos to them for a beautiful job!
