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What is the mission of the National Telecommunications Commission?

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“The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is a regulatory agency providing an environment that ensures reliable, affordable and viable infrastructure and services in information and communications technology (ICT) accessible to all.”

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What is the vision of the National Telecommunications Commission?

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“The NTC is a dynamic and transparent regulatory agency that will elevate the Philippines as a leading ICT-driven economy in Asia.”

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Under what Executive Order No. was the NTC created and in what date?

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The National Telecommunications Commision is the government agency created under the Executive Order No. 546 promulgated on July 23, 1979, and conferred with regulatory and quasi-judicial functions taken over from the Board of Communications and the Telecommunications Control Bureau which were abolished in the same Order.

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What is the primary responsibility of the NTC?

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Primarily, the NTC is the sole body that exercises jurisdiction over the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services throughout the country.

For the effective enforcement of this responsibility, it adopts and promulgates such guidelines, rules, and regulations relative to the establishment, operation and maintenance of various telecommunication facilities and services nationwide.

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Under what Department does the NTC belong to?

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Department of Transportation and Communication

Although independent, in so far as its regulatory and quasi-judicial functions are concerned, the NTC remains under the administrative supervision of the Department of Transportation and Communication as an attached agency. However, with respect to its quasi-judicial functions, NTC’s decisions are appealable only and directly to the Supreme Court.

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What happened in this year?

1927

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Act No. 3396 known as the Ship Radio Station Law was enacted. The Radio Construction and Maintenance Section, the first regulatory office was charged to enforce the said law.

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What happened in this year?

1931

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Act No. 3846 known as the Radio Control Law was enacted. The Radio Control Division in the Bureau of Post was created under the jurisdiction of the then Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

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What happened in this year?

1939

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The Radio Control Division was transferred to the Department of National Defense which was organized pursuant to Executive Order No. 230

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What happened in this year?

1947

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The Radio Control Division was again transferred to the Department of Commerce and Industry which was created pursuant to Executive Order No. 230.

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What happened in this year?

1951

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Republic Act 1476 was enacted abolishing the Radio Control Board.

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What happened in this year?

1962

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Department Order 51 was issued changing the name of the Radio Control Division to the Radio Control Office

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What happened in this year?

1972

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The Board of Communications (BOC) was created under the Integrated Reorganization Law. It was the first quasi-judicial body with adjudicatory powers on matters involving telecommunications services.

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What happened in this year?

1974

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The Radio Control Office was renamed the Telecommunications Control Bureau

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What happened in this year?

1979

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By virtue of Executive Order 546, the TCB and the BOC were integrated into a single entity now known as the National Telecommunications Commission. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications, which was created under the same Order has administrative jurisdiction over the NTC.

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What happened in this year?

1987

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President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order 125-A making the NTC an attached agency of the Department of Transportation and Communications.

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On what year did this happen?

Act No. 3396 known as the Ship Radio Control Law was enacted. The Radio Construction and Maintenance Section, the first regulatory office was charged to enforce the said law.

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1927

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On what year did this happen?

Act No. 3846 known as the Radio Control Law was enacted. The Radio Control Division in the Bureau of Post was created under the jurisdiction of the then Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

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1931

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On what year did this happen?

The Radio Control Division was transferred to the Department of National Defense which was organized pursuant to Executive Order No. 230

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1939

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On what year did this happen?

The Radio Control Division was again transferred to the Department of Commerce and Industry which was created pursuant to Executive Order No. 230.

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1947

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On what year did this happen?

Republic Act 1476 was enacted abolishing the Radio Control Board.

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1951

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On what year did this happen?

Department Order 51 was issued changing the name of the Radio Control Division to the Radio Control Office

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1962

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On what year did this happen?

The Board of Communications (BOC) was created under the Integrated Reorganization Law. It was the first quasi-judicial body with adjudicatory powers on matters involving telecommunications services.

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1972

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On what year did this happen?

The Radio Control Office was renamed the Telecommunications Control Bureau

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1974

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On what year did this happen?

By virtue of Executive Order 546, the TCB and the BOC were integrated into a single entity now known as the National Telecommunications Commission. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications, which was created under the same Order has administrative jurisdiction over the NTC.

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1979

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On what year did this happen?

President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order 125-A making the NTC an attached agency of the Department of Transportation and Communications.

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1987

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Fill in the blanks: (Functions of the NTC)

Grant Certificate of ___________ to install, operate and maintain telecommunications, broadcast and CATV services.

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Grant Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity/Provisional Authority to install, operate and maintain telecommunications, broadcast and CATV services.

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Grant ________ to install, operate and maintain radio stations.

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Grant licences to install, operate and maintain radio stations.

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Allocate/sub-allocate and assign the use of __________.

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Allocate/sub-allocate and assign the use of radio frequencies.

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Type-approve/type-accept all ______________.

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Type-approve/type-accept all radio communications and broadcast equipment.

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Conduct radio communication examination and issue __________.

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Conduct radio communication examination and issue radio operators certificate.

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Prepare, plan and conduct studies for _______.

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Prepare, plan and conduct studies for policy and regulatory purposes.

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Monitor the _______ of all telecommunication and broadcast activities.

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Monitor the operation of all telecommunication and broadcast activities.

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Enforce applicable _______ and international laws, rules and regulations, prosecute violations thereof, and impose appropriate penalties/sanctions.

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Enforce applicable domestic and international laws, rules and regulations, prosecute violations thereof, and impose appropriate penalties/sanctions.

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________ to operate land, maritime, aeronautical and safety devices.

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Issue licenses to operate land, maritime, aeronautical and safety devices.

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Perform such other telecommunication/broadcast-related activites as may be necessary in the _________.

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Perform such other telecommunication/broadcast-related activites as may be necessary in the interest of public service.

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Structure of the NTC

Who heads the NTC?

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The Commissioner and two (2) Deputy Commissioners, acting collegially in the exercise of its quasi-judicial functions.

The current Commissioner is Gamaliel A. Cordoba.

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Name the five Departments of the NTC

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  • Administrative and Finance Department (AFD)
  • Legal Department (LD)
  • Telecommunications Planning and Development Department (TPDD)
  • Common Carriers Authorization Department (CCAD)
  • Radio Regulations and Licensing Department (RRLD)
38
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There are two (2) Divisions of the NTC. What are they?

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  • The Broadcast Service Division (BSD)
  • The Frequency Management Division (FMD)
39
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What are the responsibilities of the two Deputy Commissioners?

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The AFD, TPDD, BSD and FMD including the chairmanship of the Procurement, Bidding and Awarding Committee (PBAC) and the Training and Scholarship Committe are under direct supervision of one Deputy Commissioner.

The other Deputy Commissioner was designated the CCAD, RRLD, and LD including the chairmanship of the Promotion Board and PBAC for Information Technology equipment.

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What comprises the MANCOM or the Management Committee?

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the three Commissioners, the heads of the seven units (5 departments and 2 divisions) and the NCR Director representing the Regional Offices comprise the Management Committee.

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What does the MANCOM do?

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The MANCOM meets regularly to discuss and decide on vital issues affecting the NTC and other mangement concerns.

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How many Regional Offices does the NTC have?

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NTC has fourteen (14) Regional Offices nationwide which are under the direct control of the Office of the Commissioner.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To authorize, supervise, regulate and monitor the operation of _________.

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To authorize, supervise, regulate and monitor the operation of public telecommunication services and broadcast services.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To authorize _________ for public telecommunication services.

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To authorize service rates for public telecommunication services.

45
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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To undertake ________ and ensure effective use of the radio spectrum which is a limited natural resource.

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To undertake frequency management activities and ensure effective use of the radio spectrum which is a limited natural resource.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To undertake the ___________ of radio transceivers and stations including radio stations for commercial, maritime, aeronautical, broadcast, common carrier, amateur, personal and government radio communication services.

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To undertake the registration and licensing of radio transceivers and stations including radio stations for commercial, maritime, aeronautical, broadcast, common carrier, amateur, personal and government radio communication services.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To establish, promulgate, implement and enforce __________ as well as rules and regulations for the effective use of telecommunication and broadcast facilities.

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To establish, promulgate, implement and enforce technical standards as well as rules and regulations for the effective use of telecommunication and broadcast facilities.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

To provide _________________ to other government agencies and other entities on matters regarding telecommunications. Foster a healthy competitive environment for in the telecommunication sector.

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To provide technical advisory assistance to other government agencies and other entities on matters regarding telecommunications. Foster a healthy competitive environment for in the telecommunication sector.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

Establish a stable, transparent, speedy and fair _______________, with due regards to the observance of due process.

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Establish a stable, transparent, speedy and fair administrative process, with due regards to the observance of due process.

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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

Manage and administer the __________, including the imposition of reasonable spectrum usage fees.

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Manage and administer the radio frequency spectrum, including the imposition of reasonable spectrum usage fees.

51
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Deregulate rates when the market is _________________ and move towards cost-based rates.

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Deregulate rates when the market is highly competitive and move towards cost-based rates.

52
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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

________________ ownership of telecommunications and broadcast services.

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Democratize ownership of telecommunications and broadcast services.

53
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Responsibilities of the NTC (Republic Act. 7925): Fill in the blanks

Register value-added __________.

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Register value-added service providers.

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