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RA 8370 (Children's Television Act of 1997) Section 3

RA 8370 (Children's Television Act of 1997) Section 3

Definition of Terms.

Section 3

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean: Children - all persons below eighteen (18) years old; Children's television - refers to programs and other materials broadcast on television that are specifically designed for viewing by children; Child-friendly programs - refers to programs and other materials broadcast on by children but which serve to further the positive development of children and contain no elements that may result in physical, mental and emotional harm to them. These include various formats and genre that appeal to children and are made available for all ages from early childhood to adolescence; and Child-viewing hours - hours which are considered to be appropriate for children to watch television taking into account other activities which are necessary or desirable for their balanced development.

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CitationRA 8370 (Children's Television Act of 1997) Section 3 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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