Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3233)
Republic Act No. 3233 further amends Republic Act No. 517 to grant Eduardo Lopez a permit to construct, maintain, and operate commercial radio broadcasting and television stations in the Philippines.
Eduardo Lopez is granted the permit to construct, maintain, and operate commercial radio broadcasting and television stations.
The permit shall be void unless construction of at least one more broadcasting or television station begins within two years from the approval of the Act and is completed within four years.
Operations must conform to the Constitution, Act No. 3846 (regulating radio stations and communications), Act No. 3997 (Radio Broadcasting Law), Commonwealth Act No. 146 (Public Service Act), their amendments, and other applicable laws.
The grantee must provide adequate public service time to enable the government to reach the population on important public issues, assist in public information and education, and conform to honest enterprise ethics.
Broadcasting or televising of obscene or indecent language or speech, deliberately false information, willful misrepresentation, content detrimental to public health, or content inciting subversive or treasonable acts is prohibited.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 17, 1961.
It updates the title of Republic Act No. 517 to reflect the permit granted to Eduardo Lopez and Company for operating commercial radio broadcasting and television stations.
The permit is granted for commercial purposes but also in the public interest, meaning the stations must provide services beneficial to the public such as government information dissemination, education, and ethical broadcasting.
Act No. 3846 regulating radio stations and communications, Act No. 3997 (Radio Broadcasting Law), and Commonwealth Act No. 146 (Public Service Act) regulate licensing and operation.