Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1839)
The main purpose is to grant Valeriano C. Bueno a temporary permit to construct, establish, maintain, and operate private fixed point-to-point and private coastal radio stations for wireless communications within the Philippines.
Valeriano C. Bueno, his heirs, or assigns are granted the temporary permit.
The temporary permit covers private fixed point-to-point and private coastal radio stations for radiotelegraphy or radiotelephone communications.
The Secretary of Public Works and Communications must approve the locations selected by the grantee.
Yes, but only with the permission of the President of the Philippines, who may impose terms for such location.
Construction must begin within one year from the date of approval of the Act and be completed within two years; otherwise, the permit becomes void.
No, the grantee cannot engage in domestic telecommunications business without special assent from Congress. The permit is only for private communications related to his trade or business.
No fees are chargeable since the communications pertain only to the grantee's business.
The grantee, his heirs, or assigns must hold the national, provincial, and municipal governments harmless from all claims arising from accidents or injuries related to the radio stations.
In times of war, insurrection, public peril, emergency, calamity, or disaster, the President may close the stations or authorize temporary use by any government department with just compensation.
No, not without prior approval from the Congress of the Philippines.
The permit is not exclusive and may be amended, altered, or repealed by Congress when public interest requires.
It took effect upon its approval on June 22, 1957.