A PTV program anchor has been removed after alleging irregularities in the state-run broadcast network, a well-placed source said.
“He was fired for making unsubstantiated allegations and for alluding to leaking ceilings and broken aircon units. He also referenced to non-payment of allowance promised him during the midterm election coverage,” the source said.
“While the non-repair of facilities is likely due to the lack of budget, this does not constitute corruption on the part of the state-run network,” the source added.
“May problema rin dito sa PCO. Hindi ko nilalahat, pero dito sa Channel 4 may problema,” Mike Abe said in a recent broadcast according to report of Bilyonaryo TV.
“Walang development dito kasi parang dito nagpapalit ng mga damit kasi ang manager dito eh.” he added.
PTV is headed by General Manager Malou Choa-Fagar, a former executive of TAPE Incorporated.
Abe also called on PCO Secretary Dave Gomez to address the issue.
“Puntahan mo ang mga opisina na nasa ilalim ng PCO, mayroon din korapsyon diyan. Ang magagalit, guilty. Wala akong pakialam, sobra na,” he said.
The broadcaster added that PTV’s poor facilities and lack of maintenance persist despite government budget allocations. He argued that the PCO, which directly reports to the Office of the President, must address these issues.
“Maraming problema, sir, paki-ayos lang ho. Dahil kahiya-hiya, tuloy-tuloy tayo ng pagbabayad ng buwis,” he said.
Gomez is the fifth official under the current administration to lead the PCO, following Jay Ruiz, Cesar Chavez, Cheloy Garafil, and Trixie Cruz-Angeles.
Following his remarks, Abe announced his resignation from PTV, and with sister stations IBC-13 and Radyo Pilipinas.
