Here are the top stories for February 12, 2021 on Trendrod.
BBC World News banned in China
Chinese authorities pronounced yesterday that the BBC World News service will no longer be accessible in the country except for the channel’s partner hotels. The move is seen to be a retaliation by the PRC after UK’s Ofcom revoked the license of China’s CGTN last week.
CNN Philippines announces mass layoffs by mid-March
Local CNN franchisee Nine Media Corporation has announced a “downsizing” activity by mid-March to cut losses incurred by the company due to weak advertising brought by the effects of COVID-19 in the economy. There are no information available on the number of staffers affected by the forthcoming retrenchment.
Last year, CNNPH was also forced to close down TV broadcast twice as their Mandaluyong headquarters recorded COVID-19 positive cases. The channel was also forced to cut airtime or permanently cancel of several programs, among which is the 8am edition of Newsroom.
Coincidentally, the channel is also set to celebrate its sixth year on air on March 16.
Cha Eunwoo is PH clothing line’s newest endorser
Cha Eunwoo is gaining more prominence in the Philippines!
In December last year, he struck a deal with a Filipino multi-level company. Only 2 months later, he’s also been named as the new endorser for the Filipino clothing line Penshoppe.
Earlier this week, the company shared on their official social media accounts that they have a brand new ambassador for their new products.
Today, the brand has officially unveiled that it’s no other than ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo!
Eunwoo, who portrayed Lee Suho in the recently-concluded drama True Beauty, also gave a video message for his Filipino fans!