Limiting The Ownership And Management Of Mass Media To Citizens Of The Philippines and for Other Purposes
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Limiting The Ownership And Management Of Mass Media To Citizens Of The Philippines and for Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1018
September 22, 1976
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1018Definition of Mass Media (Section 1):
- Mass media refers to print media (newspapers, periodicals, magazines, journals, publications, advertising, billboards, neon signs) and broadcast media (radio, television, cinematographic or radio promotions and advertising).
Ownership and Management Restrictions (Section 2):
- Ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to Filipino citizens or corporations/associations wholly owned and managed by Filipino citizens.
Coverage of Foreign Publications (Section 3):
- Any foreigner, alien residing in the Philippines, or foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines who prints/publishes abroad and circulates in the Philippines shall be covered by this Decree.
Distribution Requirements for Foreign Publications (Section 4):
- Foreign publications desiring to circulate in the Philippines must do so through a Filipino citizen or firm/association wholly owned/controlled by Filipino citizens.
- The Filipino distributor shall be responsible for compliance with Philippine laws and liable for any criminal or civil action against the publication.
Penalties for Violation (Section 5):
- Violation shall subject the person/corporation to cancellation of permit.
- Imprisonment of 6 months to 5 years or a fine of ₱10,000, or both, at the court's discretion.
- If violation is committed by a corporation, penalty shall be imposed on responsible officers/employees.
Repealing Clause (Section 6):
- All inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, instructions, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
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Limiting The Ownership And Management Of Mass Media To Citizens Of The Philippines and for Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1018
•September 22, 1976
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1018 September 22, 1976
LIMITING THE OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF MASS MEDIA TO CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Constitution, to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the Philippines, provides among other things, that the ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations or associations wholly owned and managed by such citizens;
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this constitutional mandate be implemented by law, with appropriate sanctions, to ensure that it is respected and carried out at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:
Section 1. The term "mass media" refers to the print medium of communication, which includes all newspapers, periodicals, magazines, journals, and publications and all advertising therein, and billboards, neon signs and the like, and the broadcast medium of communication, which includes radio and television broadcasting in all their...
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Presidential Decrees
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print media
broadcast media
ownership
management
Filipino citizens
foreign publications
distribution
penalties
imprisonment
fine
repealing clause
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1018 September 22, 1976
LIMITING THE OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF MASS MEDIA TO CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Constitution, to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the Philippines, provides among other things, that the ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations or associations wholly owned and managed by such citizens;
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this constitutional mandate be implemented by law, with appropriate sanctions, to ensure that it is respected and carried out at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:
Section 1. The term "mass media" refers to the print medium of communication, which includes all newspapers, periodicals, magazines, journals, and publications and all advertising therein, and billboards, neon signs and the like, and the broadcast medium of communication, which includes radio and television broadcasting in all their...
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