Section 1Sec./Art. 1

Nature and Scope of Franchise. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and applicable laws, rules and regulations, the franchise assigned to PBN Broadcasting Network, Inc., under Republic Act No. 8158, to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain for commercial purposes and in the public interest, radio and/or television broadcasting stations, including digital television system, through microwave, satellite or whatever means, as well as the use of any new technology in television and radio systems, with the corresponding technological auxiliaries and facilities, special broadcast and other program and distribution services and relay stations in the Philip pines, is hereby extended for another twenty-five (25) years from the effectivity of this Act.