Title
Permit for Bolinao Electronics to Operate Radio
Law
Republic Act No. 512
Decision Date
Jun 14, 1950
Bolinao Electronics Corporation is granted a temporary permit to construct and operate radio broadcasting stations, with obligations to serve the public interest, ensure ethical broadcasting, and comply with existing laws.
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Bond Requirement for Compliance Guarantee

  • The grantee must file a bond of Fifty Thousand Pesos.
  • This bond guarantees full compliance with the conditions stipulated in the temporary permit.

Equal Terms for Competing Permittees

  • If another individual, partnership or corporation receives a temporary permit with more favorable terms, these favorable terms automatically apply to Bolinao Electronics Corporation.
  • This clause ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment among permit holders.

Government’s Right to Take Over Stations

  • Should the Government decide to operate any of the authorized radio stations, the grantee is obligated to turn over the stations along with all serviceable equipment.
  • Transfer shall be made at cost minus reasonable depreciation.

Taxation Obligations

  • The grantee is liable for taxes on its real estate, buildings, and personal property, excluding the temporary permit fee.
  • Taxation shall align with laws applied to other persons or corporations.

Broadcast Content Liability and Censorship

  • No prior censorship of broadcasts is required.
  • The grantee is legally absolved from liability for lawful content broadcast.
  • The permittee may interrupt broadcasts if content:
    • Incites or proposes treason, rebellion, or sedition
    • Contains indecent or immoral language
  • This ensures a balance between free speech and public order.

Effectivity

  • The Act took effect immediately upon approval on June 14, 1950.

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