Duration and Conditions of the Permit
- The permit remains effective while the grantee operates or offers services at selected locations in the Philippines.
- Construction or installation of at least two radio stations must commence within two years from approval, failing which the permit becomes void.
Limitation on Telecommunications Business
- The grantee and its successors or assigns are prohibited from engaging in domestic public telecommunications business.
- The primary purpose is to promote and protect the grantee's business and other interests.
Operation and Use of Radio Stations
- No fees may be charged as stations serve the grantee's business communications.
- Affiliate or associated companies may use the stations on a non-profit basis.
Frequency Bands Authorized
- Authorized to operate in frequency bands from very low frequency to extreme high frequency.
- Frequencies assigned by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications or applicable licensing authority.
Location of Radio Stations on Public Lands
- The President may permit placing private fixed point-to-point and private coastal radio stations on public domain lands.
- The terms and conditions are set by the President.
Non-interference Requirement
- Radio stations must be constructed and operated to avoid interference with other radio stations in the Philippines.
Indemnification of Government
- The grantee must hold national, provincial, and municipal governments harmless from claims or damages arising from accidents or injuries due to the radio stations' construction or operation.
Compliance with Corporate Laws
- The grantee must adhere to all applicable corporation laws of the Philippines.
Presidential Powers During Emergencies
- The President may close or temporarily take control of the grantee's radio stations during war, insurrection, public peril, calamity, or disaster.
- Use or possession by government departments requires just compensation.
Amendment and Non-Exclusivity
- Congress may amend, alter, or repeal the permit based on public interest.
- The permit does not confer exclusive privileges.
Effective Date
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
- Enacted without Executive approval on June 21, 1969.