Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 436)
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is solely responsible for the regulation and supervision of the cable television industry in the Philippines.
No, local exchange operators, broadcasters, and other video programming providers cannot operate cable television systems or similar services without specific permits, licenses, or authority to operate such systems as provided under the Executive Order and applicable laws.
Only persons, associations, partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives granted a Provisional Authority or Certificate of Authority by the NTC may install, operate, and maintain cable television systems or render cable television services within a service area.
No, a cable television operator must obtain consent from the program provider before inserting advertisements into the programs it carries or retransmits to avoid infringing on broadcast television markets.
The NTC may grant authority if the existing operator has not substantially complied with their authorization terms, their service is grossly inadequate, and the grant will not result in ruinous competition or conflict with investment policies.
Yes, a cable television operator may lease or sub-lease any excess capacity of its cable television system to a third party, but only with prior approval from the NTC.
The receipt and distribution of encoded satellite program signals are limited to written authority granted by the satellite programmer.
The NTC, after due notice and hearing, may impose administrative fines, penalties, and sanctions as allowed by law for violations of the Executive Order and applicable rules and regulations.
Yes, all executive orders, administrative orders, and other issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.