Display of the Philippine Standard Time
- All national and local government offices must display PST on official time devices.
- Includes bundy clocks and other official clocks.
- Must synchronize with PAGASA's official time provided via network time protocol.
- Monthly coordination with PAGASA for synchronization is required.
Monitoring, Maintenance, and Dissemination of PST
- PAGASA, as the Time Service Unit, tasked with monitoring, maintaining, and disseminating PST nationwide.
- Coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mandated.
- PAGASA to operate and maintain a timekeeping system.
- Installation and maintenance of large synchronized time devices in PAGASA field stations and key public places.
Procurement of Equipment for Automatic Time Dissemination
- Procurement of equipment using GPS technology to automatically disseminate time.
- Procurement subject to Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act).
- DOST responsible as procurement overseer.
General Appropriations
- Funding for implementation allocated under PAGASA’s budget within the DOST in the General Appropriations Act.
- Annual funding for upgrading and maintenance of the timekeeping system included in DOST and PAGASA budgets.
Role of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
- NTC to require participation of all government and private TV and radio stations.
- Ensures time synchronization even in remote areas.
Violations and Penalties
- NTC has jurisdiction to enforce compliance by writ of injunction or other processes.
- Private TV and radio stations failing to synchronize with PST liable to fines from ₱30,000 to ₱50,000.
- Second offense leads to revocation and cancellation of broadcasting franchise.
- Collected fines deposited into the National Treasury’s general fund.
Information Campaign
- All government offices and schools (public and private) must conduct continuing campaigns.
- Campaign focuses on the value of time and respect for others’ time.
- Aims to promote synchronization of official time.
Institutionalization of National Time Consciousness Week
- The first week of every year declared as National Time Consciousness Week.
- This is to raise awareness on the importance of time and synchronization.
Implementing Guidelines
- PAGASA, in coordination with DOST, NTC, DOTC, DILG, DND, DOH, DepED, and CHED, to issue implementing guidelines.
- Guidelines cover calibration, synchronization, and effective implementation.
- Must be promulgated within 90 days from the effectivity of the Act.
Separability Clause
- If any provision declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions remain effective.
Repealing Clause
- Laws, decrees, orders, or rules inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.