Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11839)
GVM Radio/TV Corporation is granted the franchise under Republic Act No. 11839.
The franchise allows GVM Radio/TV Corporation to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations for commercial purposes and in the public interest in the Philippines.
They may operate stations in Cebu City and other areas in the Philippines where frequencies and channels are still available for radio broadcasting.
The Grantee must secure the appropriate permits and licenses for the construction and operation of its stations or facilities from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
The Grantee must allocate a maximum aggregate of ten percent (10%) of paid commercials or advertisements as free public service time.
In times of war, rebellion, public peril, calamity, emergency, disaster, or disturbance of peace and order, the President can temporarily take over the stations or facilities of the Grantee.
The franchise is valid for twenty-five (25) years from the effectivity of the Act, unless sooner revoked or cancelled.
The franchise shall be deemed ipso facto revoked if the Grantee fails to operate continuously for two (2) years.
Yes, the sale, lease, transfer, grant of usufruct, or assignment of the franchise or its controlling interest requires prior approval of Congress.
At least thirty percent (30%) of its outstanding capital stocks must be offered to Filipino citizens within five (5) years from the effectivity of the Act.
The Grantee shall be penalized with a fine of Five hundred pesos (P500.00) per working day of noncompliance, collected by the NTC and remitted to the Bureau of Treasury.
The Grantee shall hold the national, provincial, city, and municipal governments free from all claims, liabilities, accounts, demands, or actions arising from accidents causing injury or damage during construction or operation.
Yes, the NTC can revoke or suspend permits or licenses after due process, and may recommend revocation of the franchise to Congress for violations of the franchise provisions.
Yes, the Grantee shall not require prior censorship, but must cut off broadcasts that incite treason, rebellion, sedition or contain indecent or immoral content. Failure to do so can lead to franchise cancellation.
The NTC authorizes the use of radio frequencies, ensures minimal interference, issues permits, and can revoke or suspend these permits for violations of the franchise.