Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT PROMOTING AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
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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