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Revised Sanctions for Radio Violations

The memorandum circular outlines revised administrative sanctions for violations of radio laws, rules, and regulations in the Philippines. For illegal possession or operation of radio transmitters/transceivers, individuals can be fined up to P1,000 per unit, plus forfeiture of equipment. Fines increase for companies. Installation or operation without proper permits can result in fines up to P2,000 for individuals and P3,500 for companies, plus forfeiture of equipment. The commissioner may increase or decrease fines and confiscate equipment, or suspend/revoke licenses based on circumstances.

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Revised Sanctions for Radio Violations

The memorandum circular outlines revised administrative sanctions for violations of radio laws, rules, and regulations in the Philippines. For illegal possession or operation of radio transmitters/transceivers, individuals can be fined up to P1,000 per unit, plus forfeiture of equipment. Fines increase for companies. Installation or operation without proper permits can result in fines up to P2,000 for individuals and P3,500 for companies, plus forfeiture of equipment. The commissioner may increase or decrease fines and confiscate equipment, or suspend/revoke licenses based on circumstances.

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  • Illegal Possession, Installation/Construction, and Operation
  • Operating a Radio Training School
  • Violation of Terms and Conditions of a Radio License
  • Illegal Sale or Use
  • Other Violations
  • Failure to Install Required Radio Facilities
  • Commissioner’s Discretion

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

NO. 04-89
SUBJECT:

REVISED SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS FOR


VIOLATIONS OF RADIO LAWS RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Pursuant to Act 3846, as amended, Executive Order No. 546 and other existing laws,
rules and regulations, and the power of the National Telecommunications Commission to
supervise and inspect the operation of radio stations and telecommunications facilities,
the following administrative sanctions are hereby prescribed:
I.

FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION,


AND/OR OPERATION ,

INSTALLATION/CONSTRUCTION,

For Individual
For illegal purchase/possession of radio
transmitter/transceiver (per unit)

P 1,000.00
with forfeiture
of equipment

For illegal installation/construction (per station)

II.

a.

with permit to purchase/possess

P 2, 000.00

b.

without permit to purchase/possess and construct

P 2,000.00
with forfeiture
of equipment

c.

allowing the operation with an unlicensed operator


(station covered with an appropriate permits/license)

P 1,000.00

d.

operatio n with an unlicensed operator (station not


covered by appropriate permits/licenses)

P 2,000.00
with forfeiture
of equipment

e.

use of unauthorized frequency (station covered by


appropriate permits/licenses)

P 1,500.00

f.

use of unauthorized frequency (station not covered


by appropriate permits and license)

P 2,000.00
with forfeiture
of equipment

VIOLATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A RADIO


CONSTRUCTION OR LICENSE:
a.

operating beyond the authorized working hours

1.
2.
b.

For Individual
For Company, Association or Corporation

c.

excessive calling (for maritime station only)

d.

unauthorized equipment
1.
2.

e.

For Individual
For Company, Association or Corporation

For Individual
For Company, Association or Corporation

unauthorized emission

V.

OPERATING A RADIO TRAINING SCHOOL


CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE NTC

FOR FAILURE TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE RADIO


FACILITIES AS REQUIRED

P 2,000.00
P 3,500.00

P 2,000.00
P 3,500.00

WITHOUT

P 2,000.00

P 3,000.00

ILLEGAL SALE (per unit)


a.

b.

VI.

P 2,500.00

P 3,500.00

Other violation relative to its operations as a Radio


Training School
IV.

P 1,000.00
P 3,000.00

unauthorized power
1.
2.

f.

P 2,000.00
P 3,500.00

allowing operation by an operator with inappropriate license


1.
2.

III.

For Individual
For Company, Association, or Corporation

sale by an authorized dealer to a non-authorized


person/entity
unauthorized dealer

P 2,000.00
P 2,000.00
with for
feiture of
equipment

FOR OTHER VIOLATION (per count)


For Company Association, or Corporation

P 2,000.00

For illegal purchase/possession of radio transmitter/


Transceiver (per unit)

P 2,500.00

For illegal installation/construction (per station)


a.

with permit to purchase/possess and construct

P 3,000.00

b.

without permit to purchase/possess and construct

P 4,000.00
with for
feiture of
equipment

c.

allowing operation with an unlicensed operator


(station covered with an appropriate permits/license)

d.

e.

f.

g.

operating with an unlicensed operator (station not


covered by appropriate permits/licensed)

use of unauthorized frequency (station covered by


appropriate permits and licenses)
use of unauthorized frequency (station not covered by
appropriate permits and licenses)

no logbook (per station)

P 4,000.00

P 5,000.00
with for
feiture of
equipment

P 4,000.00

P 5,000.00
with for
feiture of
equipment
P 500.00

Notwithstanding the above, the Commissioner (s) may increase or decrease the above
schedule of fines or may declare the confiscation and forfeiture of the equipment; suspend
or revoke any permit or license in the interest of public welfare, safety, security or
whenever warranted by attendant facts and circumstances.
This Circular may be revised, revoked or amended as the need arises: and shall take effect
fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Quezon City, Philippines, 05 April 1989.

JOSE LUIS A. ALCUAZ


Commissioner

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