Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 73)
The Radio Broadcasting Board was created by President Manuel Roxas, by virtue of the powers vested in him by the Constitution and section 2 of Republic Act No. 33.
The board is composed of the Press Secretary of the Office of the President as Chairman and four other members appointed by the President of the Philippines.
No, they shall not receive additional compensation but may collect a per diem of twenty-five pesos for each day of actual attendance at board meetings.
The board operates under the control and supervision of the Chief of the Executive Office for administrative purposes.
The functions include administering and operating broadcasting equipment, providing a broadcasting station for government use, disseminating government information, and providing advertising for educational and cultural purposes.
With approval of the Chief of the Executive Office, the board shall promulgate all necessary rules and regulations consistent with law relating to the administration and operation of Radio Station KZFM.
The President approves the appointment and compensation of the manager, who with the board's approval appoints other employees. Appointments with compensation of 2,400 pesos per annum or more require Presidential approval.
An appropriation of two hundred thousand pesos from the National Treasury is provided as a revolving fund for the board's operation and maintenance.
The board must submit an annual report and balance sheet to the President of the Philippines.