THE Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) has been ordered to halt operations on all its radio and television stations by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
This, after the NTC learned that the SMNI did not strictyly comply with the suspension aspect thereof and was still operating in certain areas in Region VI by as late as December 27, 2023.
In an order dated Jan. 18, the NTC ordered Swara Sug Media Corporation, the business name of SMNI, to cease and desist its operations pending hearing and final consideration of its administrative case lodged before the commission.
The NTC issued last Dec. 21, 2023 a 30-day suspension order against SMNI.
“The NTC has directed Respondent Swara Sug to explain in writing within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Order dated 18 January 2024, why it failed to strictly comply with the thirty (30)-day suspension order, and directed it to cease and desist from operating its radio and television stations pending hearing and final consideration of the above-captioned administrative case,” the commission said in a statement on Monday.
The network’s administrative case stemmed from House Resolution No. 1499, which said that SMNI violated the terms and conditions of its franchise under Republic Act No. 11422.
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