Senators react to NTC’s move against ABSCBN franchise ABSCBN Franchise – Here are the reactions of Senators to the cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) against the Kapamilya network. On Tuesday, NTC ordered the TV network and broadcast stations affiliated to it to stop broadcasting after its franchise expired on May … Read more
ABS-CBN Franchise: NTC made this recent move The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a Cease and Desist Order against ABS-CBN on Tuesday. ABS-CBN is faced with a great controversy since last year when the franchise issue became a hot topic, especially when President Rodrigo Duterte vocally expressed his side about this. However, supporters of the … Read more
May 4 is ABS-CBN expiration date, what will happen next to the network? ABS-CBN EXPIRATION – Media giant ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise is expiring today, May 4, and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks about this. May 4 is the date for the franchise of ABS-CBN network to expire and as of this writing, their case is … Read more
NTC warned by SolGen against franchise extension of ABS-CBN Solicitor General (SolGen) Jose Calida warned the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) against the extension of the ABS-CBN franchise. The issue regarding the franchise renewal of the Kapamilya network has been hitting the headlines these past few months. Previously, Calida has filed a petition to the Supreme Court … Read more
ABSCBN will no longer need the provisional authority from NTC The provisional authority from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will no longer be needed by ABSCBN due to this reason. Cagayan de Oro’s 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said that once both houses of Congress approve a joint resolution that will extend the franchise of … Read more
Pinoy Rapper Shanti Dope’s “Amatz” Will No Longer be Aired The National Telecommunications Commission ordered the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas to ban Shanti Dope’s song “Amatz”. NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba sent a letter to KBP President Herman Z Basbano containing the directive not to air Shanti Dope’s “Amatz” on members stations. The Pinoy rapper’s song … Read more
Unlocking Of Phones After The Lock-In Period Is Now Mandatory According To NTC PHONE UNLOCKING – After the lock-in period, phones are now required by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to be unlocked. Laws on mobile phones’ service providers are being continuously updated. Years ago, a bill was proposed with intentions to lower the cost … Read more
Franchise of 3rd Telco Mislatel Faced Questions During House Deliberations 3RD TELCO – The Philippines’ 3rd telco Mislatel faced questions over its franchise during the House deliberations. Previously, a bidding was held for the 3rd telecommunication services provider in the Philippines. One of those that joined was Chavit Singson‘s company. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has … Read more
NTC Confirms Mislatel Consortium, An Udenna-China Telecommunications Group, As Third Telco Group MISLATEL CONSORTIUM – The National Telecommunications Commission declared Misatel Consortium the third telco group on Wednesday (Nov 7). In the previous article, on that same day, there are three competing bidders who will claim the third slot, thus becoming the third telco group who … Read more
Two of the Philippines largest Television network, GMA-7 and ABS-CBN continued its rivalry not only in TV ratings game and Twitter trending topics but also due to some alleged signal disruptions. The rivalry of the two network heats up due to alleged signal disruptions during the airing of Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye featuring the country’s popular … Read more