Historical and Contextual Background
- Telecommunication services to and from the Philippines were disrupted by the war.
- After liberation, the AP established a radio station under military control to secure news from external sources due to inadequate communication channels.
- Current telecommunication facilities remain insufficient to promptly deliver international news to the Philippines.
Regulatory Framework and Conditions
- All provisions of Act No. 3846, as amended, except Section 1, and related regulations apply to the Associated Press and its radio station.
- The station may only receive messages from authorized foreign radio stations.
- Construction and operation must avoid interference with other radio stations.
Financial and Tax Obligations
- Associated Press must maintain and provide accounts of gross receipts to the Auditor General and the Treasurer of the Philippines from operation start to permit termination.
- Subject to payment of applicable taxes on real estate, buildings, and personal property.
- Required to pay 1.5% of all gross receipts earned under this permit to the Treasurer of the Philippines within ten days after audit approval.
Liability and Legal Responsibilities
- The Associated Press must hold the Commonwealth Government harmless against all claims or lawsuits related to accidents or injuries caused by the radio station's construction or operation.
Limitations of Permit and Government Stance
- This permit is temporary and does not imply a determination that the service will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity beyond its stated terms.
Formalization and Authority
- The Executive Order was signed by President Sergio Osmeña and Secretary to the President, Jose S. Reyes, on March 23, 1946, in Manila.
- The order is exercised under the powers vested by the Constitution and existing laws of the Philippines, aimed at public welfare.