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MANILA - The Anti-Red Tape Authority has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by the News and Entertainment Network Corporation (Newsnet) seeking the reversal of a resolution that cancels its declaration of completeness and order of automatic approval. In a resolution dated Aug. 22, ARTA said it has considered all the arguments of the parties in the light of the Secretary of Justice (SOJ) Resolution dated July 9, 2021 in OSJ Case No. 01-2020, "which has already become final and executory." "Having already endorsed to National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) the subject application following the said SOJ Resolution, hence it resolves the matter herein as well with finality and any similar motions or manifestations, in this case, will no longer be entertained," it said. "There being no cogent reason to reverse its Resolution dated 17 June 2022, Newsnet's Ex Abundanti Ad Cautelam [out of an abundance of caution] Motion for Reconsi ....

Entertainment Network Corporation Newsnet , National Telecommunications Commission , Red Tape Authority , Anti Red Tape Authority , Entertainment Network Corporation , Local Multi Point Distribution System , Provisional Authorities , Automatic Approval , Manila The Anti Red Tape Authority Has Denied With Finality Motion For Reconsideration Mr Filed By News And Entertainment Network Corporation Newsnet Seeking Reversal Ofa Resolution That Cancels Its Declaration Of Completeness Order Automatic Approval Ina Dated Aug 22 , Rta Said It Has Considered All The Arguments Of Parties In Light Secretary Justice Soj Resolution Dated July 9 , 021 In Osj Case No 01 2020 , Uot Which Has Already Become Final And Executory Quot Having Endorsed To National Telecommunications Commission Ntc The Subject Application Following Said Soj Resolution , Ence It Resolves The Matter Herein As Well With Finality And Any Similar Motions Or Manifestations , Win This Case , Ill No Longer Be Entertained , Uot It Said Quot There Being No Cogent Reason To Reverse Its Resolution Dated 17 June 2022 , Ewsnet 39s Ex Abundanti Ad Cautelam Out Of An Abundance Caution Motion For Reconsideration Dated 4 July 22 And The Manifestation 6 August 2022 Are Hereby Denied , Uot The Arta Resolution Added Said It Will Also Continue To Abide By Soj Dated July 9 , Hich Has Already Become Final And Executory On July 4 , Ewsnet Filed An Mr Seeking The Reinstatement Of Declaration Completeness And Order Automatic Approval Ntc Opposed Motion Stating That Newsnet 39s Legislative Franchise To Operatea Local Multi Point Distribution System Lmds Has Already Expired This Disqualifies From Any Frequency Assignment Or Allocation , Ccording To The Ntc Said Finality Of Judgments Cannot Apply Arta , N Investigatory Body , Ithout Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Rights And Obligations Of Parties After Newsnet 39s Legislative Franchise Expired , N Aug 12 , Ssueda Quot Cease And Desist Order Against Newsnet From Continuing Its Operation Other Services As Authorized Under Provisional Authorities Granted The Ntc Also Ordered Recall Of Any All Frequencies That Were Provisionally Assigned To Submitteda Court Appeals Ca Decision Granting Petition For Mandamus Directing Comply With Arta 39s Declaration Completeness Automatic Approval In Favor However , He Ntc Argued That The Ca Decision Is Not Immediately Executory Because Properly Availed Of Its Remedies Within Reglementary Period Quot On Contrary ,