EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 205 June 30, 1987
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CABLE ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEMS IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, for the protection of the public and the promotion of the general welfare, the State may by law regulate the operation of Cable Antenna Television (CATV) systems;
WHEREAS, when the public interest so requires, monopolies in commercial mass media shall be regulated or prohibited;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order;
Sec. 1. The operation of Cable Antenna Television (CATV) system in the Philippines shall be open to all citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations wholly-owned and managed by such citizens under a Certificate of Authority granted by the National Telecommunications Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission.
Sec. 2. A Certificate of Authority to operate Cable Antenna Television (CATV) system shall be granted by the Commission on a non-exclusive basis and for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) years, renewable for another...
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Regulating the Operation of Cable Antenna Television (Catv) Systems in the Philippines, and For Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 205
Summary of Executive Order No. 205
Regulation of Cable Antenna Television (CATV) Systems in the Philippines
- The operation of CATV systems in the Philippines shall be open to all Filipino citizens, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations wholly-owned and managed by Filipino citizens under a Certificate of Authority granted by the National Telecommunications Commission. (Sec. 1)
- The Certificate of Authority shall be granted on a non-exclusive basis and for a period not exceeding 15 years, renewable for another 15 years. (Sec. 2)
- The authority to operate shall not infringe on the television and broadcast markets. (Sec. 2)
- The grantee is authorized to exercise the right of eminent domain for the efficient maintenance and operation of CATV systems, subject to limitations and procedures prescribed by law. (Sec. 3)
- The President of the Philippines reserves the right to cause the closure of any grantee's CATV system or to authorize the use or possession thereof by the government without compensation in times of war, rebellion, public peril or other national emergency, and/or when public safety requires. (Sec. 4)
- The grantee shall pay the income tax levied under Title II of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and a franchise tax equivalent to 3% of all gross receipts from business transacted under the Certificate of Authority. (Sec. 5)
- The National Telecommunications Commission is authorized to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order. (Sec. 6)
- Presidential Decree No. 1512 dated June 11, 1978 and all laws, orders, issuances and rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 7)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 8)
Regulation of Cable Antenna Television (CATV) Systems in the Philippines
- The operation of CATV systems in the Philippines shall be open to all Filipino citizens, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations wholly-owned and managed by Filipino citizens under a Certificate of Authority granted by the National Telecommunications Commission. (Sec. 1)
- The Certificate of Authority shall be granted on a non-exclusive basis and for a period not exceeding 15 years, renewable for another 15 years. (Sec. 2)
- The authority to operate shall not infringe on the television and broadcast markets. (Sec. 2)
- The grantee is authorized to exercise the right of eminent domain for the efficient maintenance and operation of CATV systems, subject to limitations and procedures prescribed by law. (Sec. 3)
- The President of the Philippines reserves the right to cause the closure of any grantee's CATV system or to authorize the use or possession thereof by the government without compensation in times of war, rebellion, public peril or other national emergency, and/or when public safety requires. (Sec. 4)
- The grantee shall pay the income tax levied under Title II of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and a franchise tax equivalent to 3% of all gross receipts from business transacted under the Certificate of Authority. (Sec. 5)
- The National Telecommunications Commission is authorized to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order. (Sec. 6)
- Presidential Decree No. 1512 dated June 11, 1978 and all laws, orders, issuances and rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 7)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 8)