In memoriam for CNN Philippines, a network that succumbed not to journalistic prowess but the ruthless law of supply and demand. 

As the curtain falls on this local franchise, it’s not just the dollars and cents that bid farewell, but the unmet standards of a discerning audience. The lofty promise of “news you can use” turned out to be a mirage, as the network lagged behind in delivering real-time information, overshadowed by its more technologically adept competitors.

CNN Ph’s anchors, in their valiant attempt to embody journalistic excellence, often stumbled on the hurdles of inadequate interviewing skills and a suspicious lack of impartiality. 

Local investors and advertisers, savvy to the discerning tastes of the masses, steered clear, leaving the network to wither in the shadows of its own shortcomings. 

In its nine-year run, perhaps CNN Philippines’ greatest feat was its endurance, a testament to the resilience of mediocrity in the face of industry evolution.