Radio Station Regulation and Military Control EO

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 215: Radio Station Regulation and Military Control EO

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Title Supreme Court: Radio Station Regulation and Military Control EO

Law: Executive Order No. 215

Decision Date: Jul 22, 1939

Manuel L. Quezon's Executive Order No. 215 mandates that all government radio stations, except those operated by the Philippine Army, require approval from the Secretary of Public Works and Communications, while granting the Army exclusive authority to establish and manage its own military radio communications.

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Applicability to Government Radio Stations

Government radio stations are generally exempt under section 9 of Act No. 3846.
Despite exemption, government stations remain subject to regulation by the Secretary for uniformity and efficiency.

Exclusive Military Control Over Radio Stations

The Philippine Army shall have exclusive control over its radio stations and communications to effectively implement the National Defense Act.

Requirement of Secretary’s Approval for Government Radio Stations (Except Military)

No government branch, except the Philippine Army, may construct, establish, or operate fixed or mobile radio stations without the Secretary’s approval.
Requisitions for radio apparatus by government branches, except the Army, require prior approval of the apparatus specifications by the Secretary.

Authority Granted to the Philippine Army

The Army is authorized to establish, maintain, and operate radio stations and communication systems for military purposes.
The Army may requisition radio equipment and supplies directly, bypassing the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.

Call Letters and Frequency Assignments

The Secretary assigns all call letters and frequencies, except for military mobile stations.
The Secretary must be informed of the location of fixed stations, names of ship or aircraft stations, and technical details such as power and type of apparatus.
The Secretary prescribes rules to avoid interference between stations.

Military Mobile Station Call Letters

The Philippine Army assigns call letters for mobile stations used for military purposes.
These call letters can be any group of letters, numbers, or combinations not allocated to other services.

Repeal of Previous Executive Orders

Executive Order No. 415 (March 10, 1933) and Executive Order No. 115 (September 1, 1937) are repealed.

Effectivity and Formalities

The order was signed on July 22, 1939, by President Manuel L. Quezon and Secretary Jorge B. Vargas, establishing the regulatory framework for government and military radio communications in the Philippines.

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