QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 576-A)
It is intended to regulate the ownership and operation of radio and television stations to prevent monopoly, improve quality and viability of broadcasting, ensure public service, and promote the public welfare given limited broadcasting frequencies.
It must have sufficient capital, based on equity, for at least one year of operation, including the purchase of equipment.
The President of the Philippines.
At least two (2) hours a day.
Programs such as news, educational and cultural presentations, and other content informing the public of advances in science, industry, farming, and technology; government policies and undertakings for public welfare; matters related to development of the young; and traditions, values, and cultural heritage of the nation.
During broadcast hours normally regarded in the industry as prime time for a particular type of program and its appropriate audience.
No person or corporation may own, operate, or manage more than: (1) one radio station or one television station in one municipality or city; (2) five (5) AM and five (5) FM radio stations; and (3) no single-interest group shall utilize any station to influence the public or government to serve group ends.
No person or corporation may own, operate, or manage more than five (5) television channels in the entire country.
It must divest itself of the excess stations or channels; the excess station must be sold through the Board of Communications.
Not later than December 31, 1981.
Thereafter, the divestiture must be made within one (1) year from the discovery of the offense.
In addition to penalties in Section 6, the franchise of every excess station may be cancelled, and the station and its facilities may be confiscated without compensation.
On December 31, 1981.
Operation requires authority of the Board of Communications and the Secretary of Public Works and Communications (or their successors) who have the right to assign frequencies/channels to qualified parties.
They may be appealed finally to the Office of the President within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the decision by the party in interest.
Imprisonment of five months to six years and a fine of PHP 1,000 to PHP 10,000, or both, at the discretion of the court.
The penalty is imposed on the officers or employees responsible for or who committed the violation.
It takes effect immediately.