Ensuring the Strict Compliance of All Radio Stations with Musical Format Programs under E.O. No. 255 (s. 1987) ( Memorandum Order No. 193 )

October 4, 2005

MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 193

DIRECTING THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ENSURE THE STRICT COMPLIANCE OF ALL RADIO STATIONS WITH MUSICAL FORMAT PROGRAMS WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 255 DATED JULY 25, 1987

WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations; EIAaDC

WHEREAS, there is a need to promote the talent of Filipino musical composers to foster the preservation, enrichment, and evolution of original Pilipino musical compositions;

WHEREAS, to ensure the growth of Filipino composers, musicians and producers, it is imperative that radio stations provide regular airplay to original Pilipino musical compositions in their programs;

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Executive Order No. 255 dated July 25, 1987 mandates all radio stations to broadcast a minimum of four (4) original Pilipino musical compositions in every clockhour of a program with a musical format;

WHEREAS, to achieve these notable objectives, it is necessary for the Government to take an active role in promoting Original Pilipino musical compositions; caCEDA

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby direct the National Telecommunications Commission to ensure strict compliance with Executive Order No. 255 dated July 25, 1987 on the mandatory playing of original Pilipino musical compositions in all radio stations with musical format programs.

For this purpose, the National Telecommunications commission shall work closely with the private sector in the implementation of this Order.

Done in the City of Manila, this 4th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and five.