Republic Act No. 8370: Children’s Television Act of 1997

Republic Act No. 8370, known as the Children’s Television Act of 1997, mandates the development and promotion of quality television programs for children in the Philippines. The law establishes the National Council for Children's Television (NCCT) to ensure that broadcast content is educational, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant. It aims to protect children from harmful content and promote positive values, creativity, and learning through television programming.