PHILIPPINES – Three days days after Solicitor General Jose Calida filed a quo warranto petition with the Supreme Court to void its broadcasting franchise, ABS-CBN Corporation issued a statement thanking everyone who expressed their support.
The statement, written in both English and Filipino, stated that the media giant is “praying that everyone will reach an understanding” on the renewal issue.
Full press statement in English and Filipino follows.
A MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM ABS-CBN
All of us at ABS-CBN say thank you to everyone who has expressed support for our network.
We are inspired by the positive words from government officials, fellow journalists here and abroad, industry organizations, the academe, church, artists, all Kapamilya, Kapuso, Kapatid, friends, fans, and viewers.
Thank you for recognizing our service to millions of Filipinos all over the world. More than ever, we will continue our mission of bringing news, entertainment, and public service to our countrymen.
We are grateful that you trust that we only serve with the highest level of honesty and integrity and in adherence to the law.
We pray that everyone will reach an understanding concerning this issue.
It is a great honor for ABS-CBN to serve and be part of the lives of every Filipino.
Once again, our deepest gratitude to all.
PASASALAMAT MULA SA ABS-CBN
Sa ngalan ng lahat ng empleyado ng ABS-CBN, kami po ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mga nagpaparating ng suporta para sa amin.
Nagbibigay po sa amin ng inspirasyon at tibay ng loob ang mga pahayag ng suporta mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno, kapwa-taga media mula sa Pilipinas at ibang bansa, iba’t ibang organisasyon ng industriya, akademya, simbahan, artista, mga Kapamilya, Kapuso, Kapatid, kaibigan, fans, at mga manonood.
Maraming salamat sa inyong pagkilala sa aming serbisyo para sa milyon-milyong Pilipino sa buong mundo. Lalo naming pagsisikapang makapaghatid ng balita, kasiyahan, at serbisyo-publiko sa sambayanan.
Salamat din po sa inyong tiwala na ang ABS-CBN ay naglilingkod nang tapat, may integridad at hindi lumalabag sa batas.
Dinarasal po namin na magkakaroon na ng pagkakaunawaan ang lahat tungkol sa usaping ito.
Isang malaking karangalan po para sa ABS-CBN ang makapagserbisyo at maging bahagi ng buhay ng bawat Pilipino.
Muli, maraming maraming salamat po.
