QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 191)
It abolishes the Mass Media Council created under Presidential Decree No. 36 and creates in its place the Media Advisory Council, with rules and regulations to enable the new body to discharge its functions effectively.
PD No. 36, specifically Section 3 is amended to create and define the Media Advisory Council and its functions.
It is headed by the President of the National Press Club as chairman, a recognized civic leader appointed by the President as co-chairman, and one representative each from the Manila Overseas Press Club, and from print, radio, and television, plus such others as the President may designate.
To pass upon applications of mass media for permission to operate, ensuring that no newspaper, magazine, periodical, publication, radio, television, telecommunications facility, station, or network may operate without first obtaining a Certificate of Authority to Operate from the Media Advisory Council.
No. It is not valid and effective until approved by the President of the Philippines.
It is in force for six (6) months, renewable after six (6) months thereafter, unless otherwise terminated earlier.
Existing publications with Certificates are allowed to continue until the expiration of their existing permits.
It must constitute itself immediately upon promulgation, and within 15 days of its organization, promulgate rules, regulations, and other guidelines for operating mass media.
Sanctions for their infraction, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines.
It assumes the functions and prerogatives of the defunct Philippine Press Council and the Press Consultative Panel constituted by the Secretary of Public Information and representatives of mass media on October 4, 1972, insofar as these relate to and conform with the requirements of PD 191.
Yes. For full implementation, it is authorized to set up a secretariat to perform functions and duties entrusted to it by the Council.
It must submit to the President a monthly report on actions taken and recommendations proposed on matters affecting the operation of mass media.
It is made part of the law of the land, takes effect immediately, and remains in force unless otherwise ordered by the President or a duly authorized representative.
Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and any publications of any kind; radio and television; and telecommunications facilities, stations, or networks.
The President must approve the Certificate of Authority to Operate issued by the Media Advisory Council; the President also approves the sanctions and rules/regulations proposed by the Council.