Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10390)
The title is "An Act Revitalizing the People's Television Network, Incorporated."
The State recognizes communication and information as vital to nation-building, prioritizes education, science, arts, culture, sports, and fosters patriotism and nationalism. It promotes Filipino values, ensures cooperation between government and private sector, and maintains a broadcast system free from political influence.
The principal office and domicile of the Network is in the Metropolitan Manila area.
The President of the Philippines appoints the five-member Board of Directors from a shortlist by the Governance Commission for Government-owned or -controlled corporations (GCG). The Board includes two members from government, two from the private sector (one with at least 10 years in broadcasting), and one from the educational sector.
The Network can acquire, purchase, receive, hold, convey, sell, lease, pledge, mortgage, and otherwise deal with real and personal property.
Yes, the Network can generate funds from advertising and airtime sales according to policies and rates set by the Board of Directors, and these revenues are retained solely for its operations and capital expenditures.
Programs include news presentations, public affairs, public service, educational programs, children’s programs, agriculture and livelihood programs, women and youth issues, local and foreign programs, trade and industry programs, and programs that inspire nationalism.
Yes, blocktimers are allowed but limited to education, sports, tourism, quality entertainment, and programs promoting public interest, subject to quality standards set by the Board. The Network is solidarily liable for the content of blocktimer programs.
Employees separated due to reorganization or similar reasons are entitled to one (1) month salary for every year of government service, provided they have rendered at least one year of service at the law's effectivity.
Gifts and donations of real and personal property to the Network are exempt from donor's tax and can be deducted 100% from the donor's gross income, provided they are used exclusively for educational, cultural, and historical film and documentary production.