SMNI of Quiboloy granted by NTC with another frequency previously used by ABS-CBN SMNI – The Sonshine Media Network International of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has acquired another frequency previously used by ABS-CBN. Recently, National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) awarded channels 2 and 16 to Advanced Media Broadcasting System Inc., a broadcasting company owned by business tycoon, … 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 NTC has ordered e-commerce platforms to stop the sale of SMS blast machines. NTC — The National Telecommunications Commission has ordered e-commerce platforms to stop the sale of SMS blast machines. The agency has ordered Lazada, Facebook Marketplace, and Shopee to immediately stop the sale of SMS blast machines in the Philippines. This, after … Read more
The NTC ordered telcos to provide sufficient service during Typhoon Bising. #BisingPH — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered all public telecommunications companies (telcos) to provide sufficient service during Typhoon Bising. In a report on Inquirer, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a memorandum ordering all public telcos to be prepared for the incoming Typhoon Bising. … 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
Phantom Troupe to Office of the Solicitor General: “Stop blackmailing the NTC! Give ABS-CBN provisional authority!” The online career portal of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) was hacked with a message about ABS-CBN. On Wednesday, the OSG confirmed that a group of hackers called “Phantom Troupe” break into their website. According to the … Read more
NTC directed telcos to be ready for Typhoon “Ulysses” The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Wednesday directed all public telcos to be ready for the upcoming Typhoon “Ulysses”. In a memorandum that was signed by NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, the National Telecommunications Commission ordered telecommunications entities to ensure that there were “sufficient number of technical … Read more
