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Question on franchise law RA 7297 section 11

Requested from NTC by J. Espiritu at 08:50 AM on Feb 19, 2021.
Purpose: For clarification/understanding the reason of NTC to allow this
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2021 - 02/18/2021
Tracking no: #NTC-969281719981

Espiritu 08:50 AM, Feb 19, 2021 

Hello,

Under RA 7297 Section 11:

Section 11. Sale, Lease, Transfer, Usufruct, etc.— The grantee shall not lease, transfer, grant the usufruct of, sell or assign this franchise nor the rights and privileges acquired thereunder to any person, firm, company, corporation, or other commercial or legal entity...

The privilege to broadcast is solely upon the said operator, Zoe TV. ABS-CBN can't use their air time to broadcast their shows. This is my understanding of the law.

If they can do that, does that mean GMA-7, PTV-4, can also buy time slots with other broadcast networks to air their show?


February 19, 2021

Dear Jose Maria Amadeo,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Feb 19, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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You asked for Question on franchise law RA 7297 section 11.

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While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office is not in authority to answer your question or your query pertaining to franchise laws, rules and regulations. May we suggest that you address your request to Congress or other Courts which we think the correct agency to respond to your request.

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