Radio and TV Broadcasting

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RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

STATIONS

1. Requirements for Operation and Maintenance of

a Radio or Television Broadcasting Station /

System

No radio or television broadcasting system / station

shall be operated and maintained without first

securing a legislative franchiseas required by the

provisions of the Radio Control Law, and a certificate

of pulic convenience an! necessit" from the

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC,

e!cept for non"commercial stations wholly devoted for

training purposes# No franchise is allowed to authori$e

an entity to engage in telecommunication in

broadcasting#

%ll licenses, permi ts, grants, licenses, certificated and

other forms of authorities granted for operation ofradio or television stations/ systems were set to e!pire

on &ecember ', )*# Thereafter irrespective of any

franchise, permit, grant, license, certificate, or other

forms of authority, all radio and television stations

shall acquire authori#ation to operatefrom +oard of

Communications (now NTC, and from the ecretary

of -ublic .ors and Communications (now ecretary

of Transportation and Communications, or their

successors who have the right and authority to assign

to qualified parties frequencies, channels or other

means of identifying broadcasting systems0 provided

that any confl ict, or disagreement with the

aforementioned authorities, can be appealed to the

1ffice of the -resident within fifteen days from thedate the decision is received by the party in interest#

%# 2!tension of tation Licenses3or stations whose licenses have e!pired as of

&ecember ', )*' were allowed to operate up to

&ecember ', )*4# Thereafter, an e!tension shall be

filed sub5ect to the following conditions6

a# The applicant must have filed for a petition to

secure a Certificate of -ublic Convenience

(C-C0

b# That a duly accomplished application for renewal

must be filed with the corresponding supervisory,

regulatory and license fees paid for0c# 1peration of the station has not been stopped by

the authority or the NTC, or its licenses revoed

or cancelled for reasons other than e!piration of

the said grants0d# That the NTC reserves its right to revoe, revise,

or modify the renewed license at any time in

accordance with law# (7C No# '"89"*4

+# :uidelines for Legislative 3ranchise %pplication3or broadcast operators who were not able to have

their legislative franchise approved during the last

congress, the following guidelines are hereby issued6

a# 2!isting operators are given up to &ecember ',

))) within which to have their application for

legislative franchise ill approved by the

Congress# The franchise bill must be filed until

November '8#

b# +roadcast operators must file their applicationsof rene$al% e&tension of their te'porar"

per'its together with the certification from the

Committee on Legislative 3ranchise that a

franchise bill has been filed prior to November

'8, ))*#c# 3ailure to acquire abovementioned permits shall

imply that the NTC will no longer renew/ e!tend

its temporary permit and the Commission shall

recall the assigned frequency#d# No application/ petition for Certificate of -ublic

Convenience will be accepted without an

approved Legislative 3ranchise#

2. Procedures in Processing Motions/ pplicationsfor !ncrease of Po"er and #$ange of %ocation of

Radio / Television Stations

%# 3or authori$ed operators applying for increase

of power within ten (8 . only,

a#3ile a motion under its C-CN application of the

authori$ed operator

b#Copy furnish all operators operating within the grade

;%< contour of the service area

c#ecure a copy of the motion together with the

feasibility study showing no interference shall be

caused to e!isting operators up to the ' rd ad5acency

protection ratio (with computation shown

d# .ait for evaluation of the 7otion for =ncrease of

-ower by the +roadcast ervice &ivision

+# 3or any authori$ed station applying for increase of

power above ten (8 .

a# 3ile a motion under its C-CN application

of the authori$ed operator

b# >ndergo public hearing, with copy of the

motion and notice of hearing sent to all operators

affected by the increase of power

c# =f motion is unopposed, applicant shall

proceed to submit e! parte, with evidence to prove the

technical feasibility and economic viability of the

proposed increase in power of the e!isting station

C# 3or a change of location of site of a radio/ T?

station "it$in t$e same municipalitya# 3ile a motion under C-CN applicationb# ubmit documents to the +roadcast

&ivisionc# @ave motion eva luated for any

technical impediment to the transfer

before issuance of permit 3or a change of location site from one authori$ed

municipality / city to anot$er municipality "it$in a

province,a# 3ile a motion under C-CN application of the

authori$ed operator

b# >ndergo public hearing, with copy of themotion and notice of hearing sent to all

e!isting operators within the :rade %

Contour of the proposed coveragec# = f motion is unopposed, applicant must

proceed e! parte to present evidence

proving technical and financial feasibility to

undertae the transfer, and the change of

site is technically feasible and economically

viable2# 3or change of location site from one province to

anot$er,a# 3ile a separate application

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b# >ndergo a ful l hearing, requiring

publication and notice to all parties

affectedc# -rocedure shall commence as if the

application being filed is for a new

station

&. Policies on Service Rates #$arged 'y Radio and

T( Broadcast Stations

The service rates being currently charged by radio

and T? broadcast stations/ systems are !eregulate!(

). !mportation of *quipment 'y Radio or T(

Broadcast Systems

No radio or television broadcasting system/ station

shall be allowed to import equipment necessary for its

operation without securing authori#ation fro' the

NTC(

+. #apital Requirement for Radio and Television

Stations

No radio station or television channel may obtain a

franchise unless it has sufficient capital on the basis

of equity for its operation for at least one year,

including purchase of equipment#

,. -ees to 'e Paid 'y Radio and Television

Broadcasting Stations

%ll radio and T? broadcasting systems/ stations shall

pay annually to the NTC supervisionand regulation

fees#

. Su'mission of -inancial Reports

%ll radio and T? stations shall submit to the NTC their

respective annual financial reports on or before 7arch

of each year following the calendar of their

operations#Reports must be submitted on a per"station, per"area

basis, utili$ing the prescribed form of the NTC, and

submitted in duplicate directly to the +roadcast

ervices &ivision#

. Regulation of O"ners$ip of Radio Broadcasting

Station

No person or corporation may own, operate, or

manage more than one radio station or television

station in one municipality or city0 nor more than five

%7, and five 37 radio stations, nor more than five

television channels in the entire country shall be

utili$ed by any single"interest group to disseminate

information or otherwise influence the public or the

government to serve or support the ends of such

group (ec ', -& AB"%# 1therwise, the station shall

divest itself of the e!cess station or channels i#e# any

e!cess station or channel shall be sold through the

NTC within one year from the discovery of the offense

(ec 4, -& AB"%#

0. Penalty of -ailure to ivest Oneself of t$e

*cess Broadcasting Station or T( #$annel

3ailure to divest shall sub5ect the person or

corporation to cancellation and to confiscation of the

station and its facilities without compensation#

13. Penalties Provided for (iolations of Presidential

ecree 4o. +,5

%ny person who violates this decree shall be

punished by imprisonment for a period ranging from

five months to si! years, and/ or payment of -888 to

-8888, at the discretion of court# =f violation is

committed by an association, partnership or

corporation, the penalty shall be imposed on theofficers or employees responsible for the violation

(ec# B, ibid#

11. Penalty for 6sing or llo"ing t$e 6se of

Broadcast or Television -acilities gainst t$e

7overnment

The penalty of reclusion perpetua to death shall be

imposed upon any person, who having control and

management of !!! broadcast or television facilities,

or any form of mass communication shall use or allow

the use of such facilities for the purpose of mounting

sustained propaganda assaults against the

government or any of its duly constituted authorities

which tend to destabili$e the government or

undermine or destroy the faith and loyalty of the

citi$enry thereto, or who shall use or allow the use of

such facilities for any plot or conspiracy to accomplish

any of the acts which constitute rebellion orinsurrection or sedition (%rt# 49 D -& *'4#

=t is interesting to note that the said -& seems to be

unconstitutional# (%rt# ===, ec 4#

12. 4T# Regulation Regarding Radio Broadcasting

and T( Programs "$ic$ Propose and/or !ncite

Treason8 Re'ellion8 or Sedition8 or %anguage

6sed and T$eme is !ndecent or !mmoral

%ll radio broadcasting and T? stations shall, during

any broadcast or telecast, cut off from the air the

speech, play, act, or scene or other matter being

broadcast and/ or telecast (NTC 7C "9"*A#

Note6 There are no guidelines to determine whetherthe speech, play, act or scene or other matter being

broadcast/ telecast has the tendency to incite and/or

propose treason, rebellion, sedition, immorality and/

or indecency# The sudden cut"off from broadcast may

violate the freedom of speech provision of the

Constitution# This may sub5ect NTC to criminal actions

and personnel damage, as such it was suggested that

the program in radio or T? be monitored instead, and

appropriate criminal actions be filed in court#

1&. Requirements for Mandatory Taping of Radio

and Television Programs

%ll stations must tape their respective programshereunder specified, preserve them for a period of ten

days, unless a longer period is required, and mae

them available to the Commission upon the latterEs

request/ demand to wit6%# Tal hows/ Live -hone"=n Calls+# Live =nterviews/ -ublic %ffairs -rogramsC# News %nalysis/ 2ditorials/ Commentaries/

&ocumentaries 7aga$ine Types/ Counselling -rograms

%n announcement referring to NTC in cases of

comments, suggestions, or ob5ections of the programs

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aired shall be aired after every broadcast programs

described above#

3ailure to comply with the requirement shall warrant

the imposition of penalties and sanctions as follows6

3irst 1ffense6 -A888 penalty

ubsequent offense6 fine and/or suspension/

revocation of licenses and permits

1). May a foreigner o"n and operate a radio or

television 'roadcast station9

No# The -hilippine Constitution provides that the

ownership and management of mass media shall be

limited to citi$ens of the -hilippines or corporations,

cooperatives or associations wholly owned and

managed by its citi$ens#

A# .hat public service is required of radio

broadcasting or television stationF

2very radio station or television channel shall allocate

at least two hours a day to a program or programs

rendering public service (news, educational, and

cultural presentation and other programs informing

the people of advances in science, industry, farming,

and technology0 of policies and important

undertaings in government designed to promote or

safeguard the public welfare0 or matters related to the

physical, intellectual and moral development of the

young0 or of traditions, values, and activities which

constitute the cultural heritage of the nation

1,. Basic Policies for t$e 7uidance of Broadcasting

Stations

>nder the +roadcast Code of the -hilippines (ec# '

" 4, broadcast stations shall6%# trive to provide a varied, well"rounded and

comprehensive service of information, education,

and entertainment for audiences of different

ages, interests, and tastes0+# %ctively provide for the continuing e!pression of

the 3ilipino national identity and encourage the

development of traditional and indigenous forms

of culture0

C# Contribute to national development, serve the

special needs of local communities and

contribute to the f low and e!change of

information, culture, and entertainment among

various regions0 -rovide for the full but responsible e!ercise of

creative freedom in the production andpresentation of programs02# Continually strive to use predominantly 3ilipino

creative resources and talents in radio and

television programs03# -rovide programs for entertainment within the

bounds of respect for the individualEs private life

and consistent with human dignity and morals0

=n addition, all radio stations shall broadcast a

minimum of four original 3ilipino musical composition

(created by a 3ilipino, regardless of language/ dialect

used in every cloc hour of a program with musical

format#

%ll radio stations shall enter into their programlogboo, for a program with a musical format, the

following6

%# Name/ Title of song or musical composition0+# Name of singer or band/ musician0C# Time and date when played over the air#B# tandards of presentat ion in Radio and

Television broadcasting stations# -rograms shall not be presented in a manner

that would be derogatory to any race, religion,

class of people, and profession of wor#9# Crime, vice, violence, illicit se!ual relations or

any form of perversion must never be presented

as good or attractive, nor as inevitable in thesense of being beyond correction, reform or

retribution#'# -rograms which feature the abuse of liquor, and

the use of dangerous drugs shall present these

always as soc ially undesi rable and

unacceptable#4# :ambling shall not be presented as a social

asset, nor shall the public be encouraged to

engage in it#A# The presentation of superstitions or pseudo"

scientific beliefs associated with the foretelling of

the future is not desirable e!cept as required of

the development of a story, when it must be

treated with discretion## Cruelty, greed, selfishness, unfair e!ploitation of

others and similarly unworthy motivations shall

not be made in favourable light# (+C-, ections

49 to 4B

*# tandards for ChildrenEs programs

-rograms which contain matter not generally suitable

for children must not be broadcast at times when

large numbers of children are liely to have access to

them# (+C-, ection 4* =n their totality, programs

should contribute to the sound, well"balanced

development of children to help them achieve a sense

of the world at large and informed ad5ustments to

society# -rograms designed primarily for children shall

tae into account the range of interests and needs of

children from instructional and cultural materials to a

wide variety of entertainment# (+C-, ec# 4)ChildrenEs programs should include positive sets of

values which allow them to become responsible

citi$ens# ChildrenEs programs shall avoid appeals

urging them to purchase products to eep the

program on air# (+C-, ecs# A8 and A

)# tandards for broadcasting News and -ublic

2vents%# +roadcast stations shall provide accurate,

informed, and adequate coverage of news and

public events#+# News reports shall be factual, fair and without

bias# =t shall avoid morbid, sensational or

alarming details not essential to factual reporting#C# -rograms of news analyses and commentary

shall be clearly identifiable as such and clearly

distinguished from straight news reporting# News broadcast in which the station e!presses

its own opinions about issues of general public

interest shall be clearly identified as editorials#2# +roadcast stations shall e!ercise particular

discrimination in the acceptance, placement, and

presentation of advertising in news programs so

that such advertising is clearly distinguishable

from the news content# (+C-, ec# A9"A

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98# Requirements for the discussion of -ublic

=ssues#+roadcast stations shall provide a forum for

articulating responsible views on public issues from all

possible sectors of the society# =t shall provide their

representation to opposing or contrasting sides of

issues which materially affect the life or welfare of asubstantial segment of the public#

Requests by individuals, groups, or organi$ations for

air"time to discuss their views on controversial public

issues shall be considered in the light of their

contribution to the community# (+C-, ecs# AB"A*

9# Requirements and/or Limitations on the use of

2lection -ropaganda through 7ass 7edia#%ll registered political parties, party"list groups,

organi$ations, and/or coalitions thereof and 'ona fide

candidates shall have equal access to media time and

space for their election propaganda during the

campaign period sub5ect to the following requirementsand/or limitations## +roadcast 2lection -ropagandaThe aggregate duration of air"time that a candidate, or

registered polit ical party, party l ist group,

organi$ations, and/or coalitions thereof may use for

their broadcast advertisements or election

propaganda shall be as follows6B# 3or candidates/Registered political parties for a

National 2lective -osition1ne hundred twenty (98 minutes for each

television or cable television, and one hundred

eighty (*8 minutes for each radio station

whether by purchase or donation#*# 3or candidates/Registered political parties for a

Local 2lective -ositioni!ty (8 minutes for each television or cable

television, and ninety ()8 minutes for each radio

station whether by purchase or donation, provided

that election e!penses for broadcast election

propaganda shall be considered in determining

compliance with the election e!penses/limitation

provided by law#

-rovided, that candidates shall not e!ceed the limits

on campaign spending set by law0 and provided,

further, that a copy of the broadcast advertisement

contract be furnished the Commission, thru the

2ducation and =nformation &epartment, before airing

said advertisements# (ec# ' C172L2C Resolution

No# A98 promulgated Gan# , 9884, implementing

R#%# No# )88, the 3air 2lection %ct

99# Requirements for Contest in broadcasting

programs%# %ll rules and regulations on contests, including

commencing and closing dates, shall be clearly

and completely announced at the beginning or

end of the contest# The names of winners shall

be announced after the close of the contest# =t

should be conducted with fairness to all entries#

The participants in programs which include contests

shall be treated always in a manner becoming a

human individual# (+C-, ecs# 8"B9+# -olitical +roadcasts designed to influence voters

to vote for one of the other political candidate or

party shall be properly identified as such#

%ll political broadcasts shall comply with all rules and

regulations# =t shall be sub5ect to rules promulgated by

the Commission on 2lections# (ec# 9"4

9'# -resentation of Religious +roadcasts+roadcast stations shall mae available to the

community appropriate opportunity for religious

programs, which shall present their positions in a

manner that shall provide the audience with an

affirmative view of the role of religion in the society#

(+C-, ec# A

94# -olicy on National Language

+roadcast stations shall encourage and promote thedevelopment of the national language in their

programs#

9A# Requirement for 3oreign Language -rograms-rograms in foreign languages other than 2nglish

shall tae into account the broader interests of the

public in the scheduling and presentation of such

programs# tations broadcasting such programs shall

eep a record of the broadcasts for not less than si!

( months# (+C-, ec# B

9# +asic -rinciples in advertising that should be

followed by +roadcast media%# The primary aim of advertising should be to

provide the public with honest, truthful, and

adequate information on products and services0+# =n recognition of their responsibility to the public,

commercial broadcasters shall refuse anyadvertisement where they have sufficient reason

to doubt the integrity of the advertiser or the truth

of the advertising representation#

CABLE ANTENNA TELEVISION )CATV* S+STE,

Cable antenna television is any facility that, in whole

or in part, receives directly or indirectly over the air,

and amplifies or otherwise modifies (improves the

signals transmitting programs broadcast by one or

more television, satellite or radio stations and

distributes such signals by wire or cable tosubscribing members of the public who pay for such

service#

The operation of a Cable %ntenna

Television ystem in the -hilippines shall be open to

all citi$ens of the -hilippines or to corporations,

cooperatives or associations wholly"owned and

managed by such citi$ens under a Certificate of

%uthority granted by the NTC#

% Certificate of %uthority to operate a C%T?

system shall be granted by the NTC on a non"

e!clusive basis and for a period not to e!ceed A

years, renewable for another similar period6 provided,

that such certificate shall be sub5ect to the limitationthat the authority to operate shall not be infringed on

the television and broadcast marets# (2#1# No# 98A,

Gune '8, )*B

% special right is reserved to the -residen t

of the -hilippines, in times of war, rebellion, public

peril or other national emergency and/or when public

safety requires, to cause the closure of any granteeEs

Cable %ntenna Television (C%T? ystem or to

authori$e the use or possession thereof by the

government without compensation# (2#1# No#98A

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&ata required for the application of a C%T?#

%# The name, mailing address, and citi$enship0+# ervice area already defined0C# Television and radio broadcast stations signal to

be carried0 The applicantEs legal and financial capabilities0

2# Technical, to include schedule of construction

and commencement of operation, financial and

economic studies in support of application03# uch other data as may be required by the NTC#

% grantee of a C%T? application shall maintain a

local business office to attend to complaints on the

quality, adequacy or other complaints of service,

inimical to public interest and welfare# (NTC 7C No#4"

8*"**

The Cable T? head"end station shall obtain the

following from the NTC6

# -ermit to purchase and/or possess for locallyacquired or imported equipment0

9# Construction permit prior to the construction

and/or installation of a Cable T? head"end

station0 and'# tation license, prior to the operation of a Cable

T? head"end station# (NTC 7C No# 4"8*"**

The installation or construction of a Cable T?

head"end station shall be directly supervised by a

registered 2C2, and no license for the operation of

the station shall be issued unless a certification by an

2C2 to the effect that the station was constructed or

installed in accordance with the approved

specifications, and that the construction or installationthereof was under his direct supervision, is submitted

and consequently duly verified by the NTC# (7C No#

4"8*"**

Construction permit shall be issued for a period

of si! months or for one year, e!tension will be

granted only upon showing of substantial

accomplishments during the term of the construction

permit, unless the failure to accomplish substantial

result in the construction was due to reasons or

events beyond the control of the permittee#

3or this purpose, a construction permit shall refer

only to the antenna and head"end portion of a cable

television broadcast system#

% station license for cable T? head"end station

shall be issued for a period of one year or more as the

NTC may decide which in any case shall not e!ceed

more than three years# %pplication to renew a station

license shall be filed on prescribed forms thirty days

before the date of e!piration#

-rocedure in the application for increase of channel

capacity6

# %pplicant for increase of operating channel need

not file a motion for such increase as the

application will not undergo quasi"5udicial

process# %pplicant shall only apply with the

Commission or any of its regional offices for the

intended increase thru a letter indicating among

others6 the number of additional channels, the

number of e!isting channels being offered, the

identification of program/sources and the mode

of transmission whether off"air or satellite feed#9# =f the additional channels are received thru

satellite, its e!isting and additional T?R1 system

must comply with the provisions of 7C No# 8"

8B")'#'# %pplicant shall also submit the format, title and

the schedule of the programs to be cablecast in

the additional channels#4# %pplicant must have complied with all the

conditions stipulated in its provisional authority#

(NTC 7C No# A")")4 %ugust '8, ))4

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,ovie an! Television Revie$ an! Classification

Boar!)-D No( ./01 an! IRR*

-owers and functions of the movie and television

review and classification board(7TRC+

To screen review and e!amine all motion

pictures as herein defined, television programs

including publicity materials such as

advertisements, trailers and stills#

To approve and disapprove delete ob5ectionable

portions from and or prohibit the importation,

e!portation, production, copying, distribution,

sale, lease, e!hibition and or television broadcast

of motion pictures, television programs andpublicity materials#

To supervise, regulate and grant, deny or cancel,

permits for importation, e!portation, production,

copying, distribution, sale, lease, e!hibition and

or television broadcast of motion pictures,

television programs and publicity materials#

To classify motion pictures, television programs

and similar shows into categories such as : for

gen# patronage -: for parental guidance R for

restricted and H for not public viewing#

To close moviehouses and other similar

establishment engaged in the public e!hibition of

motion pictures and television program whichviolate the provision of this act and the rules and

regulations promulgated by the board

.hat is the penalty for violation of the provisions of

-& no# )* and or the implementing rules and

regulation issued by the boardF

ec# penalty any person who violates the

provisions of this decree shall upon conviction be

punished by mandatory penalty of ' months and

day imprisonment plus fine of not less than A8,888

thousand pesos but not more than 88,888 thousand

pesos# This penalty applies to the person who

committed the violation either principal, accomplice oraccessory# =f it is an alien he is immediately deported#

The license to operate shall be revoed#

Classification of television programs, motion picture,

and publicity materials

(: general patronage D suitable for all ages#

(-: parental guidance D parental guidance

suggested# This advises the parents to e!ercise

parental responsibility in their childrenEs viewing

program#

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(H disapproved for airing on television D any

program that does not belong to : and -:

classification shall not be approved for airing#

Rated R"' and R"* is automatically disqualify

for airing#

Regarding trailers and publicity promotional materialsshould be suitable for general audiences (:#

Regarding e!empted films and tv programs, there is

no e!emption unless the they are e!hibited by thethe

-hilippine government#

=mported motion pictures, television program, and

promotional materials declared not suitable for public

e!hibition in the -hilippines shall be returned to the

country of origin within '8 days from the importer

receipt of boards final decision#

Rules on violations and administrative sanctions

governing motion pictures and tv programs

ec# violations and administrative sanctions

ec# 9 hearing and ad5udication

ec# ' preventive suspension order

ec# 4 hearing rules before the board

ec# A &ecision of the board

ec# finality of decision of the board

Television or C%T? Cinematographic .ors or

-rograms( 5oint 7C no# )B"'8, sept# 98, ))B

ec# all persons, natural or 5uridical, intending to

operate a television or cable tv station, shall file a

verified petition with NTC, furnishing the ?R+ and

7TRC+ copies of petition and its attachments#

ec# 9 immediately upon receipt of the provisional

authority from NTC, a tv broadcast or C%T? operators

shall apply for registration and license from ?R+ and

7TRC+#

ec# ' all programs, cinematographic wors, etc# for

e!hibition or broadcast by tv operator shall be

sub5ected to review and classificationIn by the

7TRC+ and ?R+#

ec# 4 only video grams issued special commercial

permits by the ?R+ and permit to e!hibit by the

7TRC+ shall be used for tv or catv stations in their

programs

ec# A a registered distributor, to include a

tvbroadcast orcatv operator shall register its right s,

original or acquired, to films or programs in videogram

format with ?R+, submitting to the ?R+ authenticated

documents showing proof of ownership or licensed

right to said programs#

ec# in the review and classification by the 7TRC+,

the standards of review under - )* shall be

implemented#

ec# B the videotaping or taping of tv or catv

programs, broadcast or cinematographic wors by

any person whether license to reproduce videogramsby the ?R+ or not, without the prior written authority

from its owners, producers, licensees, asignees and

the lie is strictly prohibited

ec# * any person intending to copy, reproduce or

videotape programs, broadcast or cinematographic

wors into videogram formats shall first register and

be licensed by the ?R+#

ec# ) the reproduced videograms shall be submitted

in accordance with the procedural requirements to

?R+ and 7TRC+#

ec# 8 programs and movie producers and

distributors for both local and foreign materialsregistered and licensed with ?R+ and 7TRC+ shall

establish a clearing house#

ec# the condition for the use of programs movies

and materials bearing C- from the ?R+ and -T2

from the 7TRC+ in the clearing house shall be

sub5ected to rules and regulations in the clearing

house#

ec# 9 producers and distributors shall provide the

organi$ation set up of the clearing house#

ec# ' only programs, movies, materials in

videogram format isuued C- from the ?R+ and -T2

from the 7TRC+ are allowed in the clearing house#

ec# 4 the ?R+ and 7TRC+, or their duly authori$ed

representatives shall in accordance with the law be

allowed free and unhindered entry in business

premises of tv and tv cable station, to determine

compliance with - )*, - )*B and

implementing rules regulation, orders and circulars#

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-olic" Gui!elines to Govern the Operations of

Cale Televisions )E&ecutive Or!er no(231 s(

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Section .5 The operation of cable

television systems as a subscriber service

undertaing with a unique technology, shall be

maintained separate and dist inct from

telecommunications or broadcast television#

Section 65The regulation and supervision

of the cable television industry in the -hilippines shall

remain vested solely with the NTC#

Section 35 1nly persons, associations,

partnerships, corporations and cooperatives granted a

-rovisional %uthority or Certificate of %uthority by the

Commission may install, operate and maintain a cable

television system or render cable television service

within the area#

Section 25 Local e!change operators

and/or broadcasters, as well as operators of direct

broadcast satellite service, multipoint distributionservice, television receive" only satellite program

distribution service and other systems of providers of

video programming utili$ing whatever technology,

shall not operate cable television systems or any form

of service involving the delivery of television

programs and signals, by wire or cable through the

airwaves and other wireless video signal transmission

systems without specific permits, licenses and/or

authority to operate a cable television system as

provided hereunder and under applicable laws and

rules and regulations, which permits, licenses and/or

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authority shall be issued in accordance with the

provisions of this 2!ecutive 1rder#

Section 75 The Commission grant an

applicant an authority to operate a cable television

system within the same franchise area covered by

any -rovisional %uthority or Certificate of %uthority

issued by the Commission two years earlier only upon

the determination by the Commission thatJ

a The prior cable television operator has not,

without sufficient 5ustification, substantially

complied with the terms and condition of his

authori$ation#b The cable television service currently provided

by the operator to its subscriber is grossly

inadequate#c The grant of the authority to the applicant will not

result in ruinous competition detrimental to the

e!isting operator and incompatible with the

investment policies under this 2!ecutive 1rder

Section 15% cable television operator may, with prior

approval from the Commission, lease or sub"lease

any e!cess capacity of its cable television system to a

third party#

Section 45 Receipt and distribution

encoded satellite program signals shall be limited to

the written authority granted by the satellite

programmer#

Section 05 The Commission is hereby

directed to ensure the proper implementation of this

2!ecutive 1rder, adopt rules and regulations for the

purpose and, after due notice and hearing, impose the

appropriate penalties in case of violation of any of the

provisions hereof and the applicable rules and

regulations, including administrative fines, penalties

and sanctions as may be allowed or prescribe by

e!isting laws#

Section /5 %ll e!ecutive orders,

administrat ive orders and other issuances

inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, modified

or amended accordingly#

Section .85This 2!ecutive 1rder shall tae

effect immediately upon approval hereof#

I'ple'enting Rules an! Regulations Governing

Co''unit" Antenna%Cale Television )CATV* an!

Direct Broa!cast Satellite )DBS* Services to-ro'ote Co'petition in the Sector )NTC ,C No(

.89.896883*

Article .( DE:INITION O: TER,S

Section .5 3or purposes of these rules and

regulations, the following definitions shall apply6

a Cale Television S"ste' or Co''unit"

Antenna Television )CATV*refers to any facility

that, in whole or in part, receives directly or

indirectly over the air, and amplifies or otherwise

modifies and improves the received signals

broadcast by one or more television, satellite orradio stations and distributes such signal by wire,

fiber optic or cable to subscribing members of

the public who pay for such services#* Direct Broa!cast Satellite )DBS* Service

refers to the service that delivers T? programs to

the home through a satellite receiving dish,

rather than through a cable system landline

wherein pictures are sent aloft, bounced off a

satellite transponder and returned directly to the

subscriberEs home0 also nown as direct to

home/direct to user (&T@/&T> broadcast

system#c* Co''ission shall refer to the National

Telecommunications Commission#!* E&clusive Contracts shall refer to contracts

and/or other arrangements that grant, or have

the effect of granting sole or e!clusive rights to

air or broadcast programs/content to one or

some C%T?/&+ operators to the e!clusion of

other C%T?/&+ operators#e* -rogra'%Content -rovi!er shall refer to any

entity engaged in the business of providing,

distributing and/or selling of television programs

and signal through satellite technology or any

other technology, in whole or in part, to

authori$ed C%T? and &+ operators#

Article 6( DEVELO-,ENT O: CO,-ETITION AND

DIVERSIT+ IN -ROGRA,S%CONTENT

DISTRIB;TION

Section 65 General Rule < e!clusive

contracts between C%T?/&+ operators and

program/content providers, and/or any behavior that is

tantamount to e!clusivity, including but not limited to

discrimination in the supply of programs or content,

are presumed to be anti"competitive and contrary to

sound public policy# 2!cept as otherwise provided

under these guidelines, e!clusive contracts and/or

any e!clusive arrangements between the parties are

prohibited#

Section 3( E&ceptions < any C%T?/&+

operator seeing to e!ecute an e!clusive contract with

a program/content provider shall submit a petition to

the Commission seeing approval for the same#

The Commission shall not entertain any

petition to approve an e!clusive contract, unless itshown6

a That all parties to the contract have agreed to

submit any dispute pertaining thereto to

5urisdiction of competent -hilippine authorities#b That all foreign and local program/content

providers have registered with the Commission

and in case of a foreign program/content

provider it shall not only register with the

Commission but has appointed a local agent to

whom notices and other official correspondence

may be sent#

Section 2( :iling of Applicant an! Notice of

=earing < after the filing of petition and the

payment of the required fees, the Commission

shall promptly cause the same for doceted, the

notice of hearing issued and the case forwarded

to the Legal &epartment for hearing#

Article 3( E>ISTING CONTRACTS

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Section 7( 2!isting contracts between

C%T?/&+ operator and program/content provider

are presumed valid and shall be respected#

Article 2( CRITERIA :OR DETER,INING

A--ROVAL O: CONTRACT

Section 1( =n determining whetherpermission should be granted to such petitioning

C%T?/&+ operator, the Commission shall tae the

following criteria into consideration6

a The effect of such e!clusive contract on the

development of competition and program

distribution, including the protection of small or

new entrants in C%T?/&+ marets#b The effect of such e!clus ive contract or

investment in the C%T?/&+ industry,

particularly in unserved and/or undeserved

areas#c The effect of such e!clusive contract on diversity

of programming#d The duration of the e!clusive contract#e uch other factors may be relevant to promote

healthy competition and local content

development in the C%T?/&+ industry#

Article 7( CON:IDENTIALIT+

Section 4( The Commission shall tae all

appropriate measures to protect the confidential

nature of any contract submitted for its review#

Article 1( OBLIGATION O: CABLE TV%DBS

O-ERATORS

Section 0( %s the general rule, thereception, distribution and/or transmission by any

C%T?/&+ operator of any television signals without

any agreement with author i$ation f rom

program/content providers are prohibited# The

C%T?/&+ operators must strictly observe a policy of

self"censorship in the re"transmission of these

programs to subscribers#

Article 4( -ENALTIES

Section /( =n cases of violations of any

provisions of this 7emorandum Circular, the

Commission may, after due notice and hearing,

impose such administrative fines, penalties and

sanctions as may be allowed or prescribed by e!isting

laws including, where appropriate, suspension and/or

revocation of e!isting authori$ations and/or

suspension of further action on all pending and future

applications of the violating party#

Article 0( S;NSET -ROVISION

Section .8( The provision on e!clusive

contracts, and the requirement of CommissionEs

approval of such contracts, shall automatically e!pire

ten years from the effectivity of this Circular unless

e!pressly e!tended, after public notice and

consultation, by the Commission on the ground that

the prohibition continue to be necessary to promote

competition in the C%T?/&+ maret, diversity in the

distribution of programs/content, and/or to protect

public interest and welfare#

Article /( SE-ERABILIT+ CLA;SE

Section ..# The declaration of nullity or

unconstitutionality of any provision or section of these

guidelines shall not affect the validity and

effectiveness of other provisions or sections hereof#

Article .8( RE-EALING CLA;SE

Section .6 ( %ll e!isting memoranda#

Circulars, rules and regulations inconsistent herewith

are hereby repealed or amended accordingly#

Article ..( E::ECTIVIT+

Section .3( This 7emorandum Circularshall tae effect A days following its publication in the

1fficial :a$ette or in a newspaper of general

circulation in the -hilippines0 -rovided, that at least

three copies hereof be filed with the >niversity of the

-hilippines Law Center#

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NATIONAL CO;NCIL :OR C=ILDREN?S

TELEVISION

I,-LE,ENTING R;LES AND REG;LATIONS O:R( A( NO( 0348@C=ILDREN?S TELEVISION ACT O: .//4

-ursuant to the authority of the National

Council for ChildrenEs Television under ec# 8 of R#%#No# *'B8, otherwise nown as the ;ChildrenEsTelevision %ct of ))B


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a# Children D %ll persons below eighteen (* years ofage0

b# ChildrenEs Television D refers to programs and othermaterials broadcast on television that arespecifically designed for viewing by children0

c# Child"friendly -rograms D refer to programs whichserve to further their positive development andcontain no elements that may result in physical,mental and emotional harm to them# These includevarious formats and genres that appeal to childrenand that are made available for all ages from earlychildhood to adolescence#

d# Child"?iewing @ours D hours which are consideredto be appropriate for children to watch television,ideally %7 to )-7, taing into account otheractivities which are necessary or desirable for theirbalanced development, as may be determined by theCouncil0

e# %ct D Republic %ct No# *'B80

f# Council D National Council for ChildrenEs Television(NCCT0

g# ecretariat D ecretariat of the NCCT0 and

h# 3und D National 2ndowment 3und for ChildrenEsTelevision

C@%-T2R ===T@2 N%T=1N%L C1>NC=L 31R C@=L&R2NE

T2L2?==1N

ec# '# Composition D The Council shall becomposed of five (A members representing the

following sectors6

a# %cademe0

b# +roadcast 7edia0

c# Child &evelopment pecialists0

d# -arents0 and

e#Child"3ocused Non":overnmental 1rgani$ations(N:1s duly registered with the ecurities and2!change Commission (2C and with membershippreferably in all cities and provinces throughout thecountry#

ec# 4# Nomination -rocess for Council 7embers DNominations for 7embers of the Council shall bemade by their respective organi$ations and theCouncil for the .elfare of Children (C.C, inconsultation with the %dvisory Committee of theCouncil# aid nominations made by their respectiveorgani$ations and the C.C shall be submitted to the

Council ecretariat, which shall include them in theagenda of the upcoming %dvisory Committee meeting#Thereafter, the Council ecretariat shall prepare the3inal List of Nominees as approved by the %dvisoryCommittee and submit it to the ecretary of 2ducationfor endorsement to the -resident#

ec# A# %ppointment of Council 7embers D7embers of the Council shall be appointed by the-resident# Their appointments shall be based on theirintegrity, high degree of professionalism and havingdistinguished themselves as authority in thepromotion of childrenEs rights and responsibletelevision programming#

ec# # Term of Council 7embers D The7embers of the Council shall have a term of three ('years# The first appointees shall have the followingterms6

a# two (9 members for three (' years0

b# the other two (9 members for two (9 years0 and

c# the remaining member for one ( year#

They shall serve and continue to hold officeuntil their successors shall have been appointed andqualified# hould a member fail to complete his/herterm, the successor shall be appointed by the-resident for the une!pired portion of the term#

The rans, emoluments and allowances ofthe Council members shall be in accordance with thealary tandardi$ation law and other applicable laws#

ec# B# Chairperson D The Chairperson ofthe Council shall be elected by the members fromamong themselves#

ec# *# 3unctions D The Council shall havethe following functions6

a# To formulate and recommend plans, policies andpriorities for government and private sector (i#e#

broadcasters, producers, advertisers action towardsthe development of high quality locally producedchildrenEs television programs to meet thedevelopmental and informational needs of children0

b# To promote and encourage the production andbroadcasting of developmentally"appropriate

childrenEs television programs through theadministration of a National 2ndowment 3und forChildrenEs Television and other necessarymechanisms as it may determine0

c# To monitor, review and classify childrenEs televisionprograms and advertisements aired during child"viewing hours, in order to tae appropriate action,such as disseminating information to the public andbringing results to the attention of concerned agenciesfor appropriate action0

To attain this function, the Council shall6

i# come up with its standards for childrenEs televisionprograms0

ii# deputi$e representatives who will conduct themonitoring of childrenEs television programs andadvertisements0

iii# require television stations/networs and cableoperators, through the 7TRC+, to furnish it withrecordings of childrenEs television programs andadvertisements0

iv# publish the results of the review and monitoring ofchildrenEs television programs and advertisements

d# To formulate, together with the television broadcastindustry, a set of standards for television programsshown during child"viewing hours and wor closelywith the industry for the adoption and implementation

of said standards0

e# To conduct research for policy formulation andprogram development and disseminate results tobroadcasters, advertisers, parents and educators onissues related to television and 3ilipino children0

f# To promote media education in general andtelevision literacy in particular within the formal schoolsystem and other non"formal means, in cooperationwith private organi$ations0

g# To monitor the implementation of the %ct and its=RR and other e!isting government policies and

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regulations pertaining to childrenEs broadcastprograms#

To enforce this function, the Council may require thetelevision stations/networs to submit reports ordata on their childrenEs television and child"friendlyprograms0

h# To recommend to and require the appropriategovernment agencies and self"regulatory bodiesconcerned to impose the appropriate sanctions forviolations of the %ct, its =RR and pertinent governmentpolicies and regulations based on their respectivemandates/charters0

i# To recommend to Congress appropriate legislativemeasures to grant incentives for independentproducers and broadcasters to encourage theproduction of quality local childrenEs televisionprograms0

5# To act and investigate motupropio or on reports ofother government agencies or offices or public

complaints of violations of the %ct, its =RR andpertinent government policies and regulations, inaccordance with its own procedures, with the goal ofprotecting children from negative and harmfulinfluences0

# To cause or initiate the prosecution of violators ofthe %ct0

l# To perform all acts necessary or incidental to attainthe ob5ectives of the %ct0 and

m# To perform the following miscellaneous functions6

i# to organi$e the Council ecretariat0

ii# to establish committees as may be necessary0

iii# to determine the staffing pattern of the Councilecretariat and the qualifications, dut ies,responsibilities, functions and compensation of thepositions therein it created, sub5ect to the NationalCompensation and Classification -lan and othere!isting civil service rules and regulations0

iv# to submit a Comprehensive 7edia -rogram ontelevision literacy for Children to Congress0

v# to prescribe an appropriate set of criteria forevaluating programs with the end of establishing aTelevision ?iolence Rating Code0

vi# to administer the National 2ndowment 3und forChildrenEs Television0

vii# to accept grants, contributions or donations fromprivate corporations and international donors for samefund0

viii# to submit the annual proposed budget of theNCCT to the &+70 and

i!# to enact rules consistent with the %ct and its =RR#

ec# )# upervision D The NCCT, under the2!ecutive 1rder No# 98', is transferred to the&epartment of 2ducation as an attached agency, forthe purposes of administrative supervision#

ec# 8# 7eetings D Regular meetings ofthe Council shall be held quarterly or more often, asthe Council may decide# pecial meetings of theCouncil shall be called anytime by any of itsmembers#

ec# # uorum D 7a5ority of the 7embers

of the Council shall constitute a quorum#

C@%-T2R =?T@2 %&?=1RK C177=TT22

ec# '# Composition D The 7embers ofthe %dvisory Committee shall be6

a# The 2!ecutive &irector of the Council for the.elfare of Children (C.C 0

b# The Chairperson or 2!ecutive &irector of theNational Commission for Culture and the %rts

(NCC%0c# The -resident of theMapisananngmga+rodasterng-ilipinas (M+-0

d# The -resident or 2!ecutive &irector of the-hilippine %ssociation of National %dvertisers (-%N%0

e# The -ress >ndersecretary/1=C of the -hilippine=nformation %gency (-=%0

f# The Chairperson of the 7ovie and TelevisionReview and Classification +oard (7TRC+0 and

g# % representative of the NationalTelecommunications Commission (NTC#

ec# 4# 3unctions D The %dvisory Committee shallhave the following functions6

a# %ssist the Council in the formulation of national

policies pertaining to childrenEs broadcast programsand in the monitoring of the implementation of saidpolicies0

b# +e consulted by the concerned organi$ations andthe C.C in their nominations for Council 7embers0and

c# +e consulted by the Council in the preparation of aComprehensive 7edia -rogram for Children forsubmission to Congress#

ec# A# Representative &uring 7eetings D.henever any member of the %dvisory Committee isunable to attend, he / she shall designate arepresentative to attend in his behalf#

ec# # 7eeting with the Council# The%dvisory Committee shall meet with the Council atleast once every quarter of the year#

C@%-T2R ?T@2 C1>NC=L 2CR2T%R=%T

ec# B# Composition D The Council shallorgani$e a ecretariat which shall be headed by an2!ecutive &irector with a taff composed of not morethan twenty (98 personnel as may be determined bythe Council# The Council shall determine theecretariatEs staffing pattern, determine the

qualifications, duties, responsibilities and functions aswell as compensation for the positions to be createdby the Council sub5ect to the National Compensationand Classification -lan and other e!isting Civilervice rules and regulations#

ec# *# %ppointment of 2!ecutive &irectorand taff D The Council shall appoint the 2!ecutive&irector and the members of the ecretariat#

ec# )# 3unct ions of the Councilecretariat D The Council ecretariat shall have thefollowing functions6

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a# 2!ecute the programs and policies proposed by theCouncil0

b# Conduct meetings, prepare communications andeep records of the Council and the Committee0

c# afeguard the property of the NCCT0

d# >ndertae the proper coordination with othergovernment agencies/offices and the private sector0

e# -repare the annual budget of the NCCT and otherrequired reports/plans and data0 and

f# -erform acts as may be required by the Council andthe Committee#

ec# 98# 3unctions of the 2!ecutive &irectorD The 2!ecutive &irector shall have the followingfunctions6

a# 1versee and manage day to day operations of theecretariat

b# Recommend to the Council the ecretariatEss taffing pattern and the qualif icat ions,duties/responsibilities/functions and compensation forthe positions created by the former0

c# 2nter into any contract and other instruments asmay be authori$ed by the Council#

d# -erform other functions and duties as may beassigned from time to time by the Council#

C@%-T2R ?=

T@2 C17-R2@2N=?2 72&=% -R1:R%7 31RC@=L&R2N

ec# 9# ubmission of Comprehensive7edia -rogram for Children D .ithin one ( yearfrom the effectivity of the %ct, the Council, inconsultation with the %dvisory Committee, shallsubmit to Congress a Comprehensive 7edia-rogram, with the end in view of the following6

a# To formulate policies on media programs that affectchildren directly or indirectly0

b# To recommend plans and priorities for governmenttowards the promotion, development, production andbroadcasting, on free T? and on cable channels, ofdevelopmentally"appropriate media programs forchildren, particularly during the hours between %7and ) -7#

C@%-T2R ?==T@2 T2L2?==1N ?=1L2NC2 R%T=N: C1&2

ec# 99# -rescription for a Television?iolence Rating Code D =n coordination with the7TRC+, the Council shall prescribe an appropriateset of criteria for evaluating programs that taes intoconsideration the sensibilities of children with the endin view of establishing a Television Content Ratingystem on e!, ?iolence and other abuses onchildren#

C@%-T2R ?===T@2 C@%RT2R 13 C@=L&R2NE T2L2?==1N

ec# 9'# The Charter of ChildrenEsTelevision D 3or the above Comprehensive 7edia-rogram for Children and Television ?iolence RatingCode, the Council may consider internationally"accepted programs of action for childrenEs television#7ore particularly, it shall be guided by the followingstandards herein nown as ;The Charter of ChildrenEsTelevisionN& 31R

C@=L&R2NE T2L2?==1N

ec# 9A# Creat ion of the National2ndowment 3und for ChildrenEs Television D TheNational 2ndowment 3und for ChildrenEs Television iscreated to promote high standards of indigenousprogram development in childrenEs television andmedia specifically intended for children# pecifically, itshall develop and produce high quality televisionprograms that are culturally"relevant anddevelopmentally"appropriate for children and to help

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develop media programs that contribute to 3ilipinochildrenEs awareness and appreciation for theircultural identity, national heritage and social issuesthat will in turn help them grow to be productive andnationalistic citi$ens#

ec# 9# ources of the 3und D The 3und

shall come from the grants, contributions or donationsfrom private corporations and international donors6

-rovided, That such grants, contributions ordonations shall be e!empt from donorEs ta!6 -rovided,further, That such grants, contributions or donationsshall be used strictly for the 3und#

The amounts of thirty million pesos (-'8,888,888from the income of the lotto operations of the-hilippine Charity weepstaes 1ffice (-C1 andanother thirty million pesos (-'8,888,888 from thegross income of the -hilippine :aming Corporation(-%:C1R shall form part of the 3und#

ec# 9B# %dministration of the 3und D TheCouncil shall administer the 3und#

ec# 9*# %ccess to the 3und D The Councilshall provide access to the 3und through grants forqualified producers and organi$ations that the Councilhas screened and deemed capable of producing highquality childrenEs television programs# =t shall prioriti$eindependent producers and organi$ations orinstitutions, including youth organi$ations, which donot have access to the resources of a national,networ but have a certified broadcast partnershipwith television networs or independent producers#

Copyright for programs and products to bedeveloped with assistance from the 3und will be

5ointly owned by the Council and the producers#

C@%-T2R H=%--R1-R=%T=1N

ec# 9)# %ppropriations D The Council shallsubmit to the &+7 its proposed annual budget forinclusion in the :eneral %ppropriations %ct#

C@%-T2R H===1T@2R -R1?==1N

ec# '8# eparability Clause D =f anyprovision of the %ct is declared unconstitutional, thesame shall not affect the validity and effectivity of theother provisions thereof#

ec# '# Repealing Clause D %ll laws,decrees, e!ecutive orders, presidential proclamations,rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to orinconsistent with the provisions of the %ct arerepealed or modified accordingly#

ec# '9# 2ffectivity Clause D These=mplementing Rules and Regulations shall tae effectfifteen (A days after their publication in at least two(9 newspapers of general circulation#

%pproved6

N%T=1N%L C1>NC=L 31R C@=L&R2NET2L2?==1N

SATELLITE TELEVISION RECEIVE ONL+ STATION

)TVRO*

NTC ,C No( 69.9/3

>+G2CT6 Rules and Regulations :overning the

Regis tration and Licensing of atel li te

Television Receive 1nly (T?R1 tations in the

-hilippines

-ursuant to the provisions of %ct '*4, asamended, and of 2!ecutive 1rder No# A4, the

following rules and regulations governing the

Registration and Licensing of atellite 2arth

Television Receive only tation (T?R1 in the

-hilippines are hereby promulgated#

2CT=1N 6 &23=N=T=1N 13 T2R7

atellite Television Receive 1nly (T?R1 tation D

station whereby sound and video signals are received

directly from a satellite#

Non"Commercial T?R1 (NC"T?R1 tation D

% T?R1 station intended for personal receiving only

by an individual and his immediate family members#

T?R1 stations operated by government agencies,

instrumentalities or offices, provided no fees are

charged or collected from the public#

T?R1 stations owned/operated by foreign

government, entities, >N agencies provided use is

limited to their premises only#

Commercial T?R1 (C"T?R1 tation " a T?R1

station intended for operation in consideration of

monetary or material gain#

Registration Certificate " a certificate issued by the

NTC authori$ing the holder to operate a T?R1

station#

T?R1 tation License " a written authority issued by

the NTC to a person, firm, company, association or

corporation authori$ing the holder to operate a

commercial T?R1 station during the period specified

in the said instrument or authori$ation#

2CT=1N 96 :2N2R%L -R1?==1N

The operation of a Non"Commercial T?R1 station

requires a Registration Certificate from the NTC#

The operation of a commercial T?R1 station requires

a T?R1 station license#

The Committee shall register only equipment that are

type approved/type accepted by the Commission#

The use of received program materials by T?R1

stations shall be sub5ect to the e!isting domestic and

international copyright laws applicable thereto#

% one"time registration fee shall be paid by a non"

commercial and commercial T?R1 station in the

amount of -hpA,888#88#

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% commercial T?R1 shall pay an annua l License fee

of -hp9#888#88# aid T?R1 license may be renewed

by filing an application 8 days prior to the e!piry date

of the license#

2CT=1N '6 %CCR2&=T%T=1N 13 &2%L2R,

>--L=2R %N& 7%N>3%CT>R2R %N&2R?=C2C2NT2R 13 T?R1 2>=-72NT

=n order to protect the public, the Commission shall

accredit dealers, suppliers and manufacturers and

service centers in accordance with mc 9"#8A"** and

all laws, rules and regulations

2CT=1N 46 -R1C2&>R2 31R

R2:=TR%T=1N 13 T?R1 T%T=1N

%pplicant shall apply for a Registration

Certificate/License from the Commission (NTC or any

of its Regional 1ffice by accomplishing the forms

provided for the purpose#

The grantee of Registration certificate or T?R1

station license shall comply with all applicable rules

and regulations, in so far as technical programming

and such other requirements and conditions that the

Commission may impose#

2CT=1N A6 -1T=N: 13 R2:=TR%T=1N

C2RT=3=C%T2

The -osting of Registration Certificate or T?R1

station license on a conspicuous place near the

premise of T?R1 station is required#

2CT=1N 6 =N-2CT=1N 13 T?R1 T%T=1N

The Commission reserves the right to conduct

inspections/investigation of the T?R1 station during

reasonable hours of the day#

The Commission further reserve its right to suspend

or revoe the registration certificate of any T?R1

found in violation of the rules and regulations of the

Commission#

2CT=1N B6 %NCT=1N

%ny T?R1 station found to be operating in violation of

any laws, rules and regulations of the Commission or

without a valid Registration Certificate and or T?R1

station license shall be closed, suspended, removed

or rendered non"operational#

3urthermore, any person, firm# corporation or

association who shall violate any provision of this

circular or any provision of the Radio Laws andRegulations, both local and international shall be

imposed in addition to the above a fine of not more

than -hp9,888 for individual and not more than

-hpA,888 for company or corporation#

The Commission may revise or amend this circular as

the need arises in the interest of

the public service#

This Circular shall tae effect A days after

its publication in the 1fficial :a$ette or any

newspaper of general circulation, and upon

submission of at least three copies of hereof to the

>niversity of the -hilippines Center#

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