EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 196

: The main subject is vesting the jurisdiction, control, and regulation over the Philippine Communications Satellite Corporation (PHILCOMSAT) to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
: The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is given jurisdiction, control, and regulation over PHILCOMSAT.
: All facilities and services of the Philippine Communications Satellite Corporation, including its satellite facilities and the fixing of rates, are covered under this order.
: All laws, orders, rules, and regulations that are inconsistent with the Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
: The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its issuance on June 17, 1987.
: Due to current developments that underscored the need to supervise and regulate the activities of all satellite terminal stations with satellite facilities for delivery to common carriers.
: Yes, the NTC is given authority to fix rates related to PHILCOMSAT's facilities and services.
: Joker P. Arroyo, the Executive Secretary, signed the Executive Order on behalf of the President.