Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 215)
The Secretary of Public Works and Communications has the authority to regulate, establish rules and approve the construction and operation of all radio stations and radio communications within the Philippines.
Although government radio stations are exempted from the provisions of Act No. 3846, they are still subject to regulation by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications for uniformity and efficiency.
No, no branch of the Philippine Government other than the Philippine Army may construct, establish, or operate a radio station without the approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
No, the Philippine Army is granted general authority to establish, maintain, and operate radio stations and radio communications for military purposes without needing approval from the Secretary.
The Secretary of Public Works and Communications assigns all call letters (except for mobile military stations) and frequencies for the Philippine Army's fixed and mobile stations.
All radio stations, fixed or mobile, must comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications to prevent and eliminate interference between radio stations.
Requisitions for radio station apparatus for non-military government branches will only be filled by the Purchasing Agent if the apparatus specifications have been approved by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
Yes, Executive Order No. 415 dated March 10, 1933, and Executive Order No. 115 dated September 1, 1937, are repealed by this new Executive Order.
The Philippine Army is authorized to allocate call letters for mobile stations used for military purposes, which may consist of any group of letters, figures, or combination not allocated to other radio services.