Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PROMOTING AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
November 11, 1998
Scope
Urgent Bill
No
Legislative History
House Bill/Resolution NO. HB05245 |
FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROMOTING AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
ABSTRACT : "Cable Television Act". Allows the entry of foreign-owned capital into the cable TV industry, but ensures the dominance of local equity. Provides incentives and support mechanisms to promote competition in the field. |
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : SHAHANI, RANJIT R. |
DATE FILED : 1998-11-11 |
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No |
URGENT BILL? No |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE |
MOTHER BILL: HB08916 |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION ON 1998-11-17 |
SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
Abstract
"Cable Television Act". Allows the entry of foreign-owned capital into the cable TV industry, but ensures the dominance of local equity. Provides incentives and support mechanisms to promote competition in the field.
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