QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 10905)
They are required to provide a closed caption option in the broadcast/presentation of their programs, including newscasts, news programs, and pre-scripted programs.
It is a method of subtitling television programs by coding statements as vertical data signals that are decoded at the receiver and superimposed at the bottom of the television screen.
It refers to significant difficulty or expense, determined by: (1) nature and cost of the closed captions; (2) impact on the provider/producer’s operations; (3) financial resources of the provider/producer; and (4) the type of operations of the provider/producer.
Yes. It includes newscasts and news programs. The law defines them as reports of recent happenings for public information (including political, social, moral, religious, etc.) and straight news reporting, distinct from analyses, editorials, commentaries, and opinions.
Exemptions include: (a) public service announcements shorter than ten (10) minutes; (b) programs shown from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; (c) programs primarily textual in nature; and (d) when compliance would be economically burdensome.
It allows an operator/producer to be exempt if compliance would cause significant difficulty or expense, assessed using the factors listed in the law.
A fine of not less than ₱50,000 but not more than ₱100,000 and/or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than one (1) year, at the court’s discretion.
The president, manager, administrator, or person-in-charge who knowingly and willfully voted, assented, or acted with bad faith and gross negligence to the unlawful act is liable.
Its license or permit to operate its business shall be cancelled.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), in consultation with the National Telecommunications Commission and other concerned agencies and entities.
Rules and regulations including guidelines and applications of exemption, system of warnings, penalties and appeals, and monitoring and compliance.
Fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
All laws, decrees, orders, rules or regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
If any provision is declared invalid, the remaining parts not affected by the invalidity remain in full force and effect.
It applies to broadcast/presentation of programs including newscast, news programs, and pre-scripted programs.