CNN Philippines forced to downsize due to pandemic

The established media network CNN Philippines will have to let go some of their employees because of the effect of the COVID-19 crisis.

This was revealed by a Facebook post of Buhay Media, according to a memo released by the HR Department of the said media entity.

“This has been a very difficult decision but one that needs to be done so we can continue to serve our audiences as a trusted source of news and information on free TV and digital,” according to the memo.

The layoff will be effective March 16 of this year, the number of employees to be cut was not disclosed.