Duration of the Temporary Permit
- The permit remains valid only while the government has not established a similar offshore vessel radio communication service at the selected locations.
Indemnification of Government Entities
- The grantee and successors must hold the national, provincial, and municipal governments harmless from any claims or damages resulting from the construction or operation of the stations.
- Coverage includes property damage and personal injuries.
Operational Conditions to Prevent Interference
- Radio stations must be constructed and operated so as not to interfere with other radio stations in the Philippines.
Operation on Assigned Frequencies
- Authorized to operate on commercial frequencies assigned by the licensing authority.
- Includes usage of international distress frequencies at 500 kilocycles and 8280 kilocycles.
Restrictions on Transfer and Assignment
- The permit, including all rights and privileges, cannot be leased, sold, transferred, or assigned without prior approval from the Congress of the Philippines.
- Any entity acquiring the permit is subject to existing and future corporation laws and all conditions of the original permit.
Presidential Rights in Emergency Situations
- The President may close the stations or authorize their use by government departments during war, rebellion, public peril, emergencies, calamities, disasters, or disturbances of peace.
- No compensation is to be paid to the grantee during such use.
Nature of the Permit
- The temporary permit does not constitute an executive grant of any privileges.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, dated June 22, 1957.