Title
Declares 2nd Sun Dec as National Children's Broadcast Day
Law
Republic Act No. 8296
Decision Date
Jun 6, 1997
National Children's Broadcasting Day in the Philippines, established by Republic Act No. 8296, requires television and radio stations to allocate three hours of airtime for child-friendly programs, promoting positive values and allowing children to exercise their rights to freedom of thought and expression.

Questions (Republic Act No. 8296)

It declares every second Sunday of December as “The National Children’s Broadcasting Day.”

On the second Sunday of December of every year.

A minimum of three (3) hours of airtime for programs exclusively for, on, or about children.

At least one (1) hour must be in prime time.

Programs that are child-friendly, promote positive values, and enable children to exercise their rights to freedom of thought and expression as stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

It encourages participation of children as talents or guests.

To ensure that TV and radio provide dedicated programming for children that promotes positive values and supports their rights to freedom of thought and expression.

Heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, government-owned and controlled corporations, local government units, employers in the private sector, and the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).

Sufficient time and opportunities should be allowed for employees to engage and participate in ceremonies or activities within their offices or establishments to celebrate the day.

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination with the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).

PIA must work together with KBP in initiating and/or monitoring observance programs, rather than acting alone.

It takes effect upon its approval.

June 6, 1997.

It covers both television and radio stations nationwide.

No. Section 2 requires a minimum of three (3) hours airtime.


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