Republic Act No. 406: An act granting the clavecilla radio system a franchise to establish radio stations for broadcasting, telecommunication, and television

In plain language

Republic Act No. 402 grants the Clavecilla Radio System a 50‑year franchise to construct, maintain, and operate international telecommunication and broadcasting stations, including television, in the Philippines. The act sets conditions on operation, frequency allotment, and government oversight, and imposes accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations on the grantee.

Granting a 50‑year franchise to Clavecilla Radio System for international telecommunication and broadcasting stations.

Condition to begin construction within six months and complete within two years.

Restriction on broadcasting during the first five years.

Authority for eminent domain with President approval.

Frequency allotment and modification powers of the Secretary of Commerce and Industry.

Government’s right to take over stations during emergencies.

Authority to set rates charged by the grantee.

Accounting and reporting obligations to the Auditor General and Treasurer.

Tax liabilities and payment obligations.

Franchise

Broadcasting

Telecommunications

Regulation

REPUBLIC ACT No. 406

An Act Creating a Mines Special Fund in the Bureau of Mines to be Used for the Canvassing and Evaluation of Mineral Deposits Needed in the Development of Philippine Industries, and the Publication of Mining Statistics and Data, and for Other Purposes

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

There is hereby created a "Mines Special Fund" in the Bureau of Mines for the purpose of carrying out investigations and surveys to canvass, locate, and evaluate deposits of minerals needed in the development of Philippine industries; geological, topographical and mineralogical surveys; and the dissemination and publication of the results thereof and of information, statistics and data regarding mineral production and utilization, mining practices and methods, geologic investigations relative to mining engineering, construction and planning, and mining administration and operation.

Section 2

This fund shall consist of ten per centum of the total mining taxes paid to the Government, which fund shall be set aside at the beginning of each fiscal year and shall be placed at the disposal of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Section 3

The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hereby authorized, with the approval of the President of the Philippines, to fix the compensation, and allot travelling and other expenses, of such additional personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes aforesaid.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 18, 1949.

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