RA 7939 Section 16

Right of Government.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Right of Government. - In the event of war, rebellion, insurrection, or similar national crises and the government shall find it necessary to operate and maintain for itself any or all of the telecommunication apparatus and system herein authorized, the grantee shall temporarily turn over such facilities or apparatus to the government in exchange for payment of just and reasonable compensation for the use thereof.

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CitationRA 7939 Section 16 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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