Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System
Republic Act No. 1618, approved on June 4, 1957, amends Republic Act No. 402, which granted the Clavecilla Radio System a franchise to operate radio and telecommunications stations in the Philippines. The amendments allow the grantee to construct and maintain international and domestic telecommunication and broadcasting stations, subject to approval by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications. The franchise is valid for fifty years, contingent upon the initiation of construction of at least one international telecommunication station within six months and its completion within two years. Additionally, the government reserves the right to take over the stations during times of war or domestic unrest, with compensation to the grantee. The amendments take effect upon approval.
Quick Answers
- What is Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System about?
- Republic Act No. 1618, approved on June 4, 1957, amends Republic Act No. 402, which granted the Clavecilla Radio System a franchise to operate radio and telecommunications stations in the Philippines. The amendments allow the grantee to construct and maintain international and domestic telecommunication and broadcasting stations, subject to approval by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications. The franchise is valid for fifty years, contingent upon the initiation of construction of at least one international telecommunication station within six months and its completion within two years. Additionally, the government reserves the right to take over the stations during times of war or domestic unrest, with compensation to the grantee. The amendments take effect upon approval.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 1618?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System (Republic Act No. 1618) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System enacted?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System (Republic Act No. 1618) was enacted on Jun 4, 1957.
- What is the citation for Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System, Republic Act No. 1618, Jun 4, 1957 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1618
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 4, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1618
AN ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FOUR HUNDRED AND TWO, ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTING THE CLAVECILLA RADIO SYSTEM A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH RADIO STATIONS FOR BROADCASTING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TELEVISION"
SECTION 1. Section one of Republic Act Numbered Four hundred and two is amended to read as follows: cd i
"Sec. 1. There is hereby granted to the Clavecilla Radio System, hereinafter referred to as the 'grantee,' a franchise to construct, maintain and operate in the Philippines, at such places as the grantee may select, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications, stations for international telecommunication, domestic telecommunications, and stations for broadcasting, including television."
SECTION 2. Section three of the same Act is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 3. This grant and concession shall continue for a period of fifty years from the date the said stations shall be put in operation, and is made upon the express condition that the same shall be void unless the construction of at least one international telecommunication station be begun within six months from the date of the approval of the amendment to this Act and be completed within two years from said date." cd i
SECTION 3. Section six of the same Act is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 6. A special right is reserved to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, in time of war, insurrection, or domestic trouble, to take over and operate the said stations upon the order and direction of any authorized department of the Government of the Philippines, compensating the grantee of the use of said stations during the period when they shall be so operated by the said Government."
SECTION 4. The words "Secretary of Commerce and Industry" in all sections, should be changed to read "Secretary of Public Works and Communications."
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cd
Approved: June 4, 1957
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 14, p. 4390 on July 31, 1957
Cite This Law
Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System, Republic Act No. 1618, Jun 4, 1957 (Philippines)
Amendment to R.A. No. 402 Re: Franchise Grant to Clavecilla Radio System, Republic Act No. 1618 (Phil. 1957)
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