Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6346)
The Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO) is granted the temporary permit under Republic Act No. 6346.
MORESCO is permitted to establish, operate, and maintain private fixed point-to-point and land-mobile radiotelephone stations.
MORESCO can operate these radiotelephone stations in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, and in other parts of the Philippines where it maintains or may hereafter maintain offices for its business operations.
The operation and maintenance of the radiotelephone stations are subject to the approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
The President of the Philippines has the power to permit the construction, operation, and maintenance of the private fixed point-to-point radiotelephone stations on any land of the public domain upon such terms as he may prescribe.
The temporary permit remains in force while the Government has not established similar service at the specified places and provided that MORESCO starts operation within three years from the date of approval of the Act.
No, MORESCO is not allowed to engage in domestic telecommunications business; the permit is only for private use to promote and protect its business interests.
MORESCO must have frequencies and wavelengths allotted by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications before starting operation.
No, MORESCO cannot charge fees, as the stations are only for communications regarding its own business.
MORESCO must construct and operate the stations so they do not interfere with the operation of other radio stations in the Philippines.
The national, provincial, city, and municipal governments of the Philippines are held harmless from all claims arising out of accidents or injuries caused by the stations' construction or operation.
In times of war, rebellion, public peril, or national emergency, the President can order the closure or authorize government use of the stations without compensating MORESCO.
No, MORESCO cannot lease, transfer, sell, assign, or merge the permit without approval or consent from Congress.
No, the temporary permit is not exclusive and may be amended, altered, or repealed by Congress when public interest requires.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1971.