HB 359

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Digital Broadcasting Corporation Under Republic Act No. 8689, Entitled "An Act Granting Digital Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines"

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The proposal would extend Digital Broadcasting Corporation’s permission to run radio and TV stations for another 25 years, subject to NTC licensing, a 10 % public‑service airtime requirement, and periodic reporting to Congress.

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Joseph Kim C. YuReceipts →

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