Network services had been restored in Catanduanes, according to local telecommunications companies. Local telecommunications companies had restored network services in Catanduanes, one of areas being hit by Super Typhoon “Rolly”, along with other typhoon-hit areas. This, as PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday said in separate advisories that services were restored in Catanduanes … 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
NTC issued a memorandum ordering telcos to be ready for Typhoon “Rolly” The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Friday ordered all public telecommunications companies to be ready for Typhoon “Rolly”. As reported today by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of the eye of the typhoon was likely to make … 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
SKY Fiber and SKYcable were “not covered” by NTC’s cease and desist order. SKY Cable Corporation recently stated that SKY Fiber and SKYcable continued to operate and served its customers across the country. This, as James Dumlao, the Head of Programming at SKY Cable Corporation, clarified that both SKY Fiber and SKYcable were not covered … Read more
ABS-CBN Statement for Public Amid Struggle on Franchise Renewal ABS-CBN – The Kapamilya network released a statement for the public amid the issues surrounding its franchise. Recently, one of the topics that took the social media by storm was the Cease-and-Desist Order against the ABS-CBN Network. It was issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). … Read more
DICT ordered NTC to monitor MNOs and ISPs amid COVID-19 situation in the Philippines. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) ordered the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to monitor mobile network operators (MNOs) and internet service providers (ISPs), adding that they must provide ample bandwidth and signal availability that was based on their respective … Read more
Congress may not compel the NTC to grant a temporary permit to operate to ABS-CBN Corp., according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. Congress may not compel the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant ABS-CBN’s temporary permit to operate, according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. This, as Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday said that the … Read more