EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 467 March 17, 1998
PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL POLICY ON THE OPERATION AND USE OF INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE COUNTRY
WHEREAS, the State, recognizing the vital role of communications in nation building, is committed to promote the establishment of communications structures responsive to information technology of the country;
WHEREAS, the provision of modern, efficient, and adequate satellite telecommunications facilities and services will promote the pole vaulting strategy of the government to lunch the country as a telecommunications hub in the Asia-Pacific region by the 21st century;
WHEREAS, there is a need to broaden the access by authorized entities to international satellite systems and services and thereby, accelerate the attainment of the development thrusts for the local telecommunications sector;
NOW, THEREFORE, I FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the adoption as a national policy, of the following policy guidance in the operation and use of satellite communications in the country....
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Providing for a National Policy on the Operation and Use of International Satellite Communications in the Country
Executive Order No. 467
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 467
Summary:
- Provides national policy guidance on the operation and use of international satellite communications in the Philippines.
Access to International Fixed Satellite Systems (Section 1a):
- Authorized telecommunications entities can directly access all international fixed satellite systems for providing international telecommunications services.
- Broadcast service providers may also access international fixed satellite systems, subject to NTC rules, regulations, and authorizations.
Access to International Mobile Satellite Systems (Section 1b):
- Direct access to international mobile satellite services is allowed for maritime, aeronautical, and land mobile uses, subject to NTC rules and regulations.
- The DOTC/NTC shall recognize the authorization and/or certification of foreign-registered mobile units designed to access international mobile satellite systems, provided they comply with NTC rules and regulations.
Use of Satellite Newsgathering (SNG) Earth Stations (Section 1c):
- The government shall take a permissive approach on the use and operation of SNG earth stations owned or operated by foreign news media organizations for a limited period of time as defined by NTC.
- Foreign news media organizations must secure a special NTC permit to bring SNG earth stations into the country.
Operation and Use of Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) (Section 1d):
- The government shall allow the operation and use of GMPCS to contribute to universal access, subject to NTC rules and regulations.
- GMPCS systems shall be required to interconnect with existing terrestrial systems in a non-discriminatory manner, in accordance with Executive Order No. 59 and its Implementing Guidelines.
Provision of Direct to Home TV Services (Section 1e):
- The government shall allow the reception of Direct to Home TV signals from content providers utilizing international satellite systems, provided the video programs are authorized by appropriate government agency(ies).
- Equipment for the reception of Direct to Home TV signals shall be provided by duly authorized entities.
- Uplink centers for transmission or retransmission in the Philippines are subject to existing laws and procedures formulated by the NTC.
Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 2):
- The NTC, in coordination with concerned agencies and sectors, shall formulate and adopt the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of the policy guidance, including the monitoring system, not later than forty-five days from the effectivity of this order.
Definition of Terms (Section 3):
- Definitions are provided for the terms "Direct Access", "Direct Home (DTH) TV", "Fixed Satellite Service", "Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite", "Mobile Satellite Service", and "Satellite Newsgathering".
Policy Review (Section 4):
- The DOTC, in consultation with concerned agencies and sectors, shall regularly review the responsiveness of the policy guidance and submit policy recommendations to the Office of the President.
Repealing Clause (Section 5):
- All executive orders, administrative orders, and other executive issuances inconsistent with this order are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity (Section 6):
- This Order shall take effect immediately.
Summary:
- Provides national policy guidance on the operation and use of international satellite communications in the Philippines.
Access to International Fixed Satellite Systems (Section 1a):
- Authorized telecommunications entities can directly access all international fixed satellite systems for providing international telecommunications services.
- Broadcast service providers may also access international fixed satellite systems, subject to NTC rules, regulations, and authorizations.
Access to International Mobile Satellite Systems (Section 1b):
- Direct access to international mobile satellite services is allowed for maritime, aeronautical, and land mobile uses, subject to NTC rules and regulations.
- The DOTC/NTC shall recognize the authorization and/or certification of foreign-registered mobile units designed to access international mobile satellite systems, provided they comply with NTC rules and regulations.
Use of Satellite Newsgathering (SNG) Earth Stations (Section 1c):
- The government shall take a permissive approach on the use and operation of SNG earth stations owned or operated by foreign news media organizations for a limited period of time as defined by NTC.
- Foreign news media organizations must secure a special NTC permit to bring SNG earth stations into the country.
Operation and Use of Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) (Section 1d):
- The government shall allow the operation and use of GMPCS to contribute to universal access, subject to NTC rules and regulations.
- GMPCS systems shall be required to interconnect with existing terrestrial systems in a non-discriminatory manner, in accordance with Executive Order No. 59 and its Implementing Guidelines.
Provision of Direct to Home TV Services (Section 1e):
- The government shall allow the reception of Direct to Home TV signals from content providers utilizing international satellite systems, provided the video programs are authorized by appropriate government agency(ies).
- Equipment for the reception of Direct to Home TV signals shall be provided by duly authorized entities.
- Uplink centers for transmission or retransmission in the Philippines are subject to existing laws and procedures formulated by the NTC.
Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 2):
- The NTC, in coordination with concerned agencies and sectors, shall formulate and adopt the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of the policy guidance, including the monitoring system, not later than forty-five days from the effectivity of this order.
Definition of Terms (Section 3):
- Definitions are provided for the terms "Direct Access", "Direct Home (DTH) TV", "Fixed Satellite Service", "Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite", "Mobile Satellite Service", and "Satellite Newsgathering".
Policy Review (Section 4):
- The DOTC, in consultation with concerned agencies and sectors, shall regularly review the responsiveness of the policy guidance and submit policy recommendations to the Office of the President.
Repealing Clause (Section 5):
- All executive orders, administrative orders, and other executive issuances inconsistent with this order are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity (Section 6):
- This Order shall take effect immediately.