Franklin Drilon on Mark Villar’s Senate Shift, Solar Para sa Bayan & Public Service Act | On Point

October 8, 2026 Episode THE CHANGING SENATE LANDSCAPE AND LEVISTE SOLAR SAGA: WHAT THE AMENDED PUBLIC SERVICE ACT SAYS Pinky Webb gets #OnPoint, where she asks the tough questions, tackles key issues, and clears the facts. The Senate’s political landscape shifts as Senator Mark Villar crosses over to the Majority Bloc, changing the balance between the majority and minority. What could this realignment mean for the Senate’s political dynamics, especially amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte? Meanwhile, questions are being raised over the Solar Para sa Bayan franchise and its coverage under the amended Public Service Act. What obligations does the franchise impose on the company? And is Solar ng Bayan considered a public utility or a public service? Former Senate President and principal author of Republic Act No. 11659, or the amended Public Service Act, Franklin Drilon, joins us to discuss these issues. #FranklinDrilon #MarkVillar #PublicServiceAct #SolarParaSaBayan 🕛 7:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo.com Check out our official social media accounts:   / bncphl     / bncdotph     / bnc.ph     / bnc.ph      / @bncphl   #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #onpoint Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.