Definition of Eligible Beneficiaries
- Registered political parties and bona fide candidates are entitled to the prescribed discounts.
- These beneficiaries must be officially registered during the election period to avail the discounts.
Prohibition Against Differential Pricing
- Media outlets are prohibited from charging higher rates to political advertisers compared to general commercial advertisers.
- Ensures equal treatment and prevents economic discrimination among candidates and political parties.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations within 30 days of the law's effectivity.
- COMELEC's role is to ensure the effective and uniform enforcement of the law's provisions to uphold fairness in political advertising.
Repealing Clause
- All existing laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
- This ensures no conflicting provisions undermine the implementation of this law.
Effectivity
- The law takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- Publication triggers the start of the law's application, providing clarity on when the provisions become enforceable.