The NTC has issued a similar order on the “personalized” text scams in late August. NTC — The National Telecommunications Commission ordered telecommunications companies anew to warn the public against the proliferation of “personalized” text scams. To recall, NTC issued a similar order on the “personalized” text scams or unsolicited text messages containing the names … Read more
NTC: “The proliferation of fake job text scams has continued and even intensified over the past month” NTC — On Friday, the National Telecommunications Commission ordered its regional directors and the 3 major telecommunications companies to warn the public anew against fake job text scams which continued to intensify. The National Telecommunications Commission said in … Read more
NTC: “The NTC’s swift processing of Starlink’s VAS provider registration was meant to expedite the service’s immediate roll-out.” NTC — On Friday, the National Telecommunications Commission said that it approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc, which would enable it to start providing internet services in the Philippines. Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX developed … Read more
Holiday internet traffic surge was expected from December 17 until January 7, according to NTC. NTC — The National Telecommunications Commission said that the holiday internet traffic surge was expected from December 17, 2021 until January 7, 2022. This, as Filipinos were encouraged to celebrate holidays online anew amidst the pandemic. On Friday, the NTC … Read more
NTC admitted that it had a difficulty in tracing spam messages because of this reason. NTC — The National Telecommunications Commission admitted on Wednesday that it had a difficulty in tracing spam messages because of this reason. NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios said in an interview on Super Radyo dzBB that the phone numbers used … Read more
The NTC has ordered all regional directors to render public assistance during Undas 2021. UNDAS 2021 — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered all regional directors to render public assistance and coordinate operations with the NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) and radio groups. All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ … Read more
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) should answer the allegations of an IT advocacy group regarding its technical audit of Dito Telecommunity, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. “If the agency will not be able to do so, it will only add to the public’s suspicion that it may be at the behest of the China-backed third … Read more
The Philippine government invited telcos to attend bi-monthly meetings on internet speed boost, according to NTC. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that the major telcos in the Philippines had been invited to attend bi-monthly meetings with the government starting February 2021 in an effort to boost the internet speed in the country. NTC on … Read more
NTC had directed the immediate repair and restoration of telco services in typhoon-affected areas The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) had directed the immediate repair and restoration of telecommunication services in areas that were affected by Typhoon “Rolly”. In a memorandum signed by Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba, the National Telecommunications Commission on Sunday directed all public … Read more
Open Letter of Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto for Fellow Lawmakers on Decision-Making Over ABS-CBN Franchise VILMA SANTOS – The representative of the 6th district of Batangas penned an open letter for her fellow lawmakers with regards to the ABS-CBN franchise. The ABS-CBN has yet to renew its franchise or get a new one. The network is … Read more