RTV7 was issued a cease-and-desist order by the NTC and Solicitor General Jose Calida after the NTC refused to renew the network's franchise license earlier in December 2023. After meeting controversy and national outcry over the initial NTC refusal, RTV7 was initially allowed to operate under a temporary license, with support from both senate and congress. Investigations by various government offices showed that the company had no deficiencies or issues. There are allegations that the NTC Mehr sehen