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Cable TV Operators and Copyright: The Communication to the Public Right in the Digital Age
When does a cable operator infringe copyright? The Supreme Court clarifies the "communication to the public" right under the IP Code.
Cable TV and Copyright: When Retransmission Becomes Infringement
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cable operators' liability for copyright infringement through videoke channel retransmission.
Cable TV Franchise Tax: What the New Vision Ruling Means for Operators
The Supreme Court ruled that NTC-issued certificates of authority are administrative franchises subject to local franchise tax under the Local Government Code.
When Local Councils Overstep: Cable TV Franchises and the Limits of LGU Power
A look at Zoomzat v. People, where the Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot grant cable TV franchises—that power belongs to the NTC.
Local Government vs National Authority Defining Cable TV Franchising Powers
Supreme Court clarifies that only the NTC may grant cable TV franchises; local governments cannot exceed their regulatory powers.
Cable TV Rates: NTC Has Exclusive Power Over Local Government Authority
Supreme Court ruling on whether local governments can regulate cable TV subscriber rates, clarifying NTC's exclusive authority.