Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Meteo Manilx

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7175

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
RENEWING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES SYSTEM TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND
OPERATE FOR EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES RADIO
AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SUCH OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE SCOPE
OF ITS OPERATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8160
TO ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The University of the Philippines (UP) is a renowned pillar in media
and mass communication studies and is home to great talents in this
industry. The franchise granted to UP to operate radio and TV stations
help develop this standard. Among these stations are DZUP and other
radio stations in the UP System.

DZUP is the official AM radio station of the University of the
Philippines (UP) Diliman. Since its inauguration in 1958, it has
continued to serve as a platform for press freedom in the national
university and as a resource and training ground for students, faculty,
and practitioners in the media industry. DZUP programs espouse
nationalism and knowledge by providing free information on various
disciplines and research.

This bill seeks to renew the franchise granted to DZUP for another
twenty-five years.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is

earnestly sought. Je
ALFRED ie


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Queson Gity, Meteo Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. n75

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
RENEWING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES SYSTEM TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND
OPERATE FOR EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES RADIO
AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SUCH OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE SCOPE
OF ITS OPERATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8160
TO ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Nature and Scope of Franchise. — Subject to the provisions
of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and applicable laws, rules and
regulations, the franchise granted to the University of the Philippines under
Republic Act No. 8160, entitled “An Act Granting the University of the
Philippines System a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Maintain and
Operate for Educational, and Other Related Purposes Radio and Television
Broadcasting Stations within the University of the Philippines and in Such
Other Areas Within the Scope of its Operation,” and hereunder referred to as
the Grantee, is hereby renewed for another twenty-five (25) years from the
effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 2. Re-incorporated Provisions of Previous Franchise. — The
provisions of Republic Act No. 8160 which are not inconsistent with this Act
shall remain in force and shall apply to this franchise.

SECTION 3. Acceptance and Compliance. — Acceptance of this renewed
franchise shall be given in writing by the Grantee within sixty (60) days after


approval of this Act. Refusal or failure to accept the franchise or to operate
within the prescribed period shall render the franchise void.

SECTION 4. Tax Provision. - Being a part of the government, the grantee
shall be exempt from paying all taxes and fees.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If any of the reasons or provisions of
this Act is held invalid, all the other provisions not affected thereby shall
remain valid.

SECTION 6. Repealing and Non-exclusivity Clause. - This franchise shall
be subject to amendment, alteration or repeal by the Congress of the
Philippines when the public interest so requires and shall not be interpreted
as an exclusive grant of the privileges herein provided for.

SECTION 7. General Broadcast Policy. - The grantee shall comply with
and be subject to the provision of a general broadcast policy law that may
hereinafter be enacted

SECTION 8. Reportorial Requirement. - The grantee shall submit an
annual report to the Congress of the Philippines on its own compliance with
the terms and conditions of the franchise and its operations within sixty (60)
days from the end of every year.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a national paper of general circulation or in the Official

Gazette.

Approved,