Radio Transmitter Regulation Act

The Secretary is empowered to regulate the construction, manufacture, possession, control, sale, transfer of radio transmitters or transceivers.
Regulation extends to establishment, use, and operation of all radio stations and various forms of radio communication within the Philippines.
Specific powers include:
- Prescribing rules for the handling of radio transmitters and transceivers.
- Classifying radio stations and defining the services rendered by each.
- Assigning call letters and frequencies for licensed stations and franchises.
- Issuing regulations to prevent and resolve interference among stations, in compliance with International Radio Regulations.
- Establishing service areas or zones for radio stations.
- Regulating chain broadcasting and record-keeping requirements.
- Conducting investigations, holding hearings, summoning witnesses, and compelling the production of relevant documents.
- Supervising radio training schools and regulating operator license examinations.
- Prescribing government fees for inspection, licensing, and related services.
- Approving or disapproving applications for construction and operation of radio stations.
- Approving or disapproving license renewals, ensuring hearings before disapproval.
- Bringing criminal actions against violators and imposing sanctions.
- Approving station location, apparatus power, and type.
- Prescribing rules for handling SOS messages and distress traffic consonant with International Regulations.

Violations of the Act, Secretary's regulations, or International Radio Regulations subject offenders to:
- Fines up to two thousand pesos.
- Imprisonment up to two years.
- Or both, at the discretion of the court.
Penalties apply for each offense committed.

Entities failing or refusing to comply with the Act or associated regulations face fines of up to five thousand pesos per offense.