QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 255)
The text discusses Executive Order No. 255 (July 25, 1987), which requires radio stations with musical format programs to broadcast a minimum of four original Pilipino musical compositions per clockhour to increase local airplay and promote Filipino arts and music.
All radio stations with musical format programs are covered.
Radio stations must broadcast a minimum of four (4) original Pilipino musical compositions in every clockhour of a musical format program.
It refers to any musical composition created by a Filipino, whether the lyrics are in Pilipino, English, or any other language or dialect.
No. The composition may have lyrics in Pilipino, English, or any other language or dialect, as long as it was created by a Filipino.
The franchise holder or operator may be fined P100.00 per violation.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
After due hearing, the NTC may suspend or cancel the station’s Certificate of Registration and Authority to operate.
“After due hearing.”
It takes effect immediately (as stated in Section 4).
It states that the State is constitutionally mandated to conserve, promote, and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations and to give patronage to arts and letters.
It states that such programs allot very limited playing time to original Pilipino music.
Both the franchise holder or operator of a radio station can be fined (as specified: “Any franchise holder or operator ... shall be fined”).
It is expressly based on every clockhour of a musical format program.
It does not limit lyrics to Filipino only; it expressly includes lyrics in Pilipino, English, or any other language/dialect, provided the composer is Filipino.