MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law granting his hometown Davao City a 25-year franchise to operate radio broadcasting stations.
The President signed on May 18 Republic Act No. 11538 granting Davao City a franchise to construct, install, operate and maintain radio broadcasting stations “for commercial purposes and in the public interest.”
Under the law, Davao City must secure permits and licenses from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to construct and operate its stations or facilities.
The NTC can revoke or suspend the permits or licenses it issued in case of any violation of the provisions of the franchise.
The law also mand…
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