#BlackThursday at a top broadcasting network

It’s a #BlackThursday at one of the country’s top broadcasting networks.

Their contractual employees (which includes producers of award-winning news and current affair shows) have changed their Facebook profile pictures to black to protest the network’s decision to not release their talent fees until they submit receipts, as per BIR ruling.

These good soldiers, some of whom have sacrificed their holidays and risked their lives in the name of good reportage, feel betrayed.

This story has been shortened for clarity.




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