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Republic of the Philippines vs. ABS-CBN Corporation

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES represented by SOLICITOR GENERAL JOSE C. CALIDA, Petitioner, Vs. ABS-CBN CORPORATION (FORMERLY ABS-CBN BROADCASTING CORPORATION) and ABS-CBN CONVERGENCE, INC. (FORMERLY MULTI-MEDIA TELEPHONY, INC.) Respondents. For: Quo Warranto

G.R. No. 251358 | 2020-02-10

Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
 
PETITION
 
Petitioner Republic of the Philippines, represented by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida, respectfully states:
 
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
 
1. In view of its nature as a grant from the State, a legislative franchise is not a right that can be exercised at will and pleasure. Rather, it is a Privilege subject to regulation under such conditions as the government May see fit. Thus, in cases of misuse, Non-use, Or abuse of a franchise, the State ought to re-assert its authority and rights as a grantor, regardless of the grantee’s identity and influence.
 
2. For...