Droves of Bacolodnons from various sectors went out to protest and conduct a noise barrage over the Lower House’s decision to deny the renewal of the country’s largest network, as well as protest the controversial the Anti-Terror Law which according to Justice Sec. Guevarra takes effect today.

They also protested the sudden announcement of Bacolod City Water signing a joint venture agreement with the Villar-owned PrimeWater. More than 15,000 residents had signed the petition objecting to this.

Attendees of the rally varied from independent & campus journalists, youth, environmental groups, gender rights groups, workers unions, religious clergy, human rights advocates, and private individuals who came together to call for ABS-CBN to hit the airwaves once again.

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Movement Against Tyranny, Bayan Negros, Kmp Negros, Councillor Wilson “Jun” C. Gamboa, Jr., and the Bacolod Youth Alliance were amongst the entities present in the rally

Noise Barrage and Motorcade

Lacson Street, a major thoroughfare of the city, bustled with honks, clanks, and cries of people to protest the franchise denial of ABS-CBN as well as the controversial Anti-Terror Law that came into effect today according to Justice Sec. Guevarra despite the lack of Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Over 100 cars from private individuals convened at the Provincial Capitol & the Bacolod Cathedral and conducted a motorcade around the city, honking their horns for #ABSCBNFranchiseRenewal. Later that evening, they arrived in front of ABS-CBN and some even joined the protesters on the ground.

Although authorities were weary of the demonstration, a police officer was lauded for helping direct traffic of the motorcade as they arrived in front of ABS-CBN Bacolod.

The program ended with a candle lighting and prayer from Ms. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, a senior reporter at TV Patrol Negros.