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NTC recalls frequencies, seals ABS-CBN’s broadcast shutdownNTC recalls frequencies, seals ABS-CBN’s broadcast shutdown

NTC recalls frequencies, seals ABS-CBN’s broadcast shutdown

METRO MANILA - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday, ordered the recall of ABS-CBN's frequencies, sealing the end of…

September 11, 2020
House committee denies ABS-CBN’s franchiseHouse committee denies ABS-CBN’s franchise

House committee denies ABS-CBN’s franchise

MANILA - The House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Franchises on Friday denied the franchise bid of media giant ABS-CBN…

July 10, 2020
Blame congress, not NTC for ABS-CBN shutdown, says Sol-gen CalidaBlame congress, not NTC for ABS-CBN shutdown, says Sol-gen Calida

Blame congress, not NTC for ABS-CBN shutdown, says Sol-gen Calida

MANILA - Solicitor-General Jose Calida said on Wednesday that Congress and not the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) should be blamed…

May 6, 2020
Nonthaburi shutdown to be normal soonNonthaburi shutdown to be normal soon

Nonthaburi shutdown to be normal soon

Nonthaburi Governor Sujin Chaichumsak announced on Monday (April 13) that the province would ease its shutdown order for some establishments…

April 16, 2020
Immigration denies rumours of border closures with CambodiaImmigration denies rumours of border closures with Cambodia

Immigration denies rumours of border closures with Cambodia

Immigration authorities have moved to quell rumours of impending border checkpoint closures which had prompted Cambodians to cross into Thailand…

March 19, 2020
Government announces for two-week lockdownGovernment announces for two-week lockdown

Government announces for two-week lockdown

Tourism operators are urging the state to impose a two-week lockdown to keep the coronavirus from spreading to provincial areas…

March 19, 2020
Philippines is first country to shut financial markets over virusPhilippines is first country to shut financial markets over virus

Philippines is first country to shut financial markets over virus

The Philippine stock exchange chief said he plans to reopen the $188 billion market on Thursday, signaling a quick resumption…

March 17, 2020
Japan tourism sector freezing big time due to virusJapan tourism sector freezing big time due to virus

Japan tourism sector freezing big time due to virus

A coronavirus outbreak has weighed on the transport and tourism sectors in Japan, including bullet trains, with fears about infection…

March 3, 2020
Trade exhibitions shuttered by virusTrade exhibitions shuttered by virus

Trade exhibitions shuttered by virus

Trade exhibitions, once a growth driver for tourism, are in retreat as events are cancelled or postponed in response to…

February 29, 2020
GM lays off 1,500 staffGM lays off 1,500 staff

GM lays off 1,500 staff

US car maker General Motors confirms that roughly 1,500 workers from its Thai operations have to be laid off this…

February 19, 2020