It is now, 4 years after it happened, that I reminisce about what it means for one of the largest networks in the country to lose its franchise. ABS-CBN has, and continues to have, a place very dear to my heart. And I can’t say that I was totally blindsided by the events of May 5, 2020 – unknown to most, the seeds were sown even before Mayor Digong ever thought about running for President. Like many others, I find myself reflecting on the future of ABS-CBN and what lies ahead for the network. Actually, the issue of the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise started during the time of President Noynoy. They started the process of renewing their franchise way back in 2014; for some reason,