LOOK: Duterte to ABS-CBN: Promote federalism and we’re friends

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he was willing to enter into a compromise deal with broadcast network ABS-CBN if the company would promote his bid for a shift to a federal form of government.

"Kung magtulong kayo diyan sa federal system campaign at gawain ninyong slogan also for the unity and to preserve the republic, makipag-areglo ako," said Duterte on Wednesday night, December 13, during the PDP-Laban Christmas Benefit Dinner.

"Just dedicate a portion of your time, your expensive and precious time on TV, help us promote federalism...I'm willing to shake hands with you, only the good ones. But if you think that it is not into your system, fine," he added.

He said this right after repeating his usual rant against Lopez and the "debt" that the ABS-CBN chairman's family owes the government.

"But you've done a wrong. You still owe the government. Do your part, maybe we can talk about it," said Duterte.

ABS-CBN has been a frequent target of Duterte's rants, with the President accusing the network of accepting funds from him without airing his political advertisements.


Source: GMA News | Rappler