Anti-Duterte TV commercial aired on ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV5
An anti-Duterte television commercial which was simultaneously aired on network giants; ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV5 has drawn flak on social media.
The network giants were heavily criticized by some netizens for airing a “discriminating” advertisement that targets presidential race frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte.
The TV commercial paid for by Sen. Antonio Trillanes even landed as the hottest topic in various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and micro-blogging site, Twitter.
The TV ad features children reacting to the controversial remarks of the tough-talking Davao City mayor, including his controversial remark to an Australian missionary and “cursing” at Pope Francis.
Watch the anti-Duterte TV commercial below:
Despite the controversial ad, solid Duterte supporters said that they won’t change their minds upon supporting the PDP-Laban standard-bearer in the May 9, 2016 elections.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN has released a statement for airing anti-Duterte ad which was paid for by Sen. Trillanes for 20 million.
“The controversial political advertisement being talked about in social media, which aired on ABS-CBN, was produced and paid for by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. Prior to the airing, ABS-CBN’s ethics committee reviewed the content of the material, which complies with the requirements of pertinent election laws,” ABS-CBN said.
“By airing the said commercial, ABS-CBN is being consistent with COMELEC guidelines, which prohibit radio or television stations to discriminate in the sale of air time against any political party or candidate. We are duty bound to air a legitimate ad,” the network giant noted.
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