Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 436)
The main purpose is to prescribe policy guidelines to govern the operations of cable television in the Philippines, ensuring wider access to information and supporting the development of the cable television industry.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is solely vested with the regulation and supervision of the cable television industry in the Philippines.
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 service within a service area.
Yes, cable television service may carry advertisements and similar paid segments for which the operator may charge reasonable fees, provided they do not infringe on broadcast television markets by inserting advertisements into programs without the consent of the program provider.
No. They are prohibited from operating cable television systems or similar services involving delivery of TV programs and signals without specific permits, licenses, or authority issued under this Executive Order and applicable laws.
The NTC may grant such authority if the prior operator has not substantially complied with terms without sufficient justification, the service is grossly inadequate, and if the grant will not cause ruinous competition detrimental to the existing operator or contrary to investment policies.
Yes, a cable television operator may lease or sub-lease any excess capacity to a third party with prior approval from the NTC.
Receipt and distribution of encoded satellite program signals are limited to written authority granted by the satellite programmer.
The NTC can ensure implementation, adopt rules and regulations, conduct hearings, and impose penalties including administrative fines and sanctions for violations of this Executive Order and its rules.
They are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly to align with the provisions of this Executive Order.