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The broadcaster, who has been off the air since May, has been criticized by President Rodrigo Duterte.<\/p>\n<p>ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez said it was a \u201csad day for the entire ABS-CBN family and for the millions of Filipinos who are hoping for our return on-air,\u201d in a statement. \u201cWe remain hopeful that better days are ahead for the network.\u00a0This painful development will only make us stronger and better. We will never give up on our mission. We will never give up on our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>President and CEO Carlo Katigbak added, \u201cWe believe that we have been rendering service that is meaningful and valuable to the Filipino public. We remain committed to public service, and we hope to find other ways to achieve our mission.\u00a0 Together with our employees and our audiences all over the world, we share in your sadness over this setback. 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