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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Ponce Enrile 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The rapid development of the information and communications technology sector has 
defined seamless geographical boundaries across nations in the exchange of information through 
various telecommunications facilities and services. Relevance of this sector is almost always felt 
in every facet of our socio-economic and political activity. The emerging digital global economy 
has integrated into the delivery of business services the use of information and communications 
technology infrastructures to boost competitiveness. Governments throughout the world are 
geared towards the development and management of information systems to streamline and 
improve efficiency in the delivery of basic services to the people. Computer literacy of a 
workforce is necessary to be able to participate in the new electronic area. 
In the Philippines, Executive Order No. 546 was issued in 1979 to integrate the Board of 
Communications 
and 
the 
Telecommunications 
Control 
Bureau 
into 
the 
National 
Telecommunications Commission (NTC) under the administrative supervision of the Ministry of 
Transportation and Communications. The NTC then was mandated "to develop an integrated 
nationwide transmission system by itself or through or together with other entities in accordance 
with national and international telecommunications standards to meet all telecommunications 
requirements. " 
However, since its creation, advancement in the level of new technologies has changed 
the industry from a monopolistic industry to one that provides consumers with choices and 
improved access to a number of information and communications technology services. As a 
number of 'new' industry players have emerged in the past years, it has become imperative for 
the government to provide a regulatory environment to: 1) develop a viable, adequate, efficient, 
and universal information and communications sector using the best available and affordable 
technologies; 2) foster a competitive business environment, and fair and efficient market conduct 
among industry players; 3) ensure universal access to reliable and affordable services; and, 4) 
protect the interests and welfare of both of the industry players 'and the consuming public. This 
bill therefore seeks to reorganize the NTC by strengthening its existing powers and functions for 
the agency to cope with the evolving information and communications technology landscape. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sough 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S.B. No. ~ 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Ponce Enrile 
AN ACT 
REORGANIZING THE NATIONAL TELE(:OMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, 
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be Imown as the "National Telecommunications 
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Commission Reorganization Act of 201 0." 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote the development of high 
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quality information and communications infrastructures and services as vital tools for economic 
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development, nation building and global competitiveness. Towards this end, it is hereby a 
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declared policy of the State to develop a regulatory environment for a viable, adequate, efficient, 
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and universal information and communications sector using the best available and affordable 
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technologies; foster a competitive business environment, and fair and efficient market conduct 
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among industry players; ensure universal access to reliable and affordable services; and protect 
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the interests lmd welfare of both of the industry players and the consuming public. 
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby 
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(a) "Authorization" refers to any certificate, permit, license, accreditation, registration, 
recognition or similar permission granted to a person or entity to lawfully engage in 
the activities falling under the jurisdiction of the Commission; 
(b) "Certificate of Pnblic Convenience and/or Certificate of Authority" (CPC/CA) and 
"Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity" (CPCN) both refer to a certificate 
issued by the Commission in the provision of services that fall within the jurisdiction 
of the Commission; 
(c) "CICT" refers to the Commission on the Information and Communications 
Technology created under Executive Order No. 269, series of 2004, or its successor 
agency; 
(d) "Commission" refers to the National Telecommunications Commission; 
(e) "Frequency" refers to the number of cycles per unit time, usually expressed in Hertz; 
(f) "Information and Communication Technology", herein referred to as "ICT", refers to 
the totality of electronic means to collect, store, process and present information to 
end-users in support of their activities. 
It consists, among others, of computer 
systems, office systems and consumer electronics, as well as network information 
infrastructure, the components of which . include the telephone. system, the internet, 
fax machines, computers, and other similar devices; 
(g) "Interconnection" refers to the linkage by any means of transmission such as by wire, 
radio, satellite, microwave channel of networks and services of two or more existing 
services providers with one another; 
(h) "Legislative Franchise" refers to the franchise issued by Congress authorizing the 
entity to engage in a certain type of telecommunications, broadcast, cable TV, 
multimedia and other information and communications infrastructures and services; 
(i) "Radio Spectrum" shall cover radio frequencies from 9 KHz or higher that can be 
used for broadcast services; and, 
G) "Universal Access" shall refer to the provision of affordable, accessible, and efficient 
information and communications infrastructures and services to the widest array of 
consumers possible. 
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SEC. 4. Reorganization of the Commission. - The Commission is hereby reorganized to 
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strengthen its existing organizational structure and capabilities to meet the rapid developments of 
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emerging technologies in the fields of information, communications, broadcast, cable TV and 
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other multi-media infrastructure and services. 
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The Commission shall be attached to the CICT for policy and program coordination, and 
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shall be under the administrative supervision of the same. The Commission shall independently 
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exercise its powers and functions and no other agency shall influence or effect a review or 
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modification of its decisions as a quasi-judicial body. Provided, however, that the decisions of 
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the Commission as a quasi-judicial entity shall be appealed only to the Court of Appeals and the 
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Supreme Court, as provided for by law. 
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SEC. 5. Jurisdiction. - The Commission shall have jurisdiction over all persons and 
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entities engaged in the operation and/or provision of information and communications, 
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telecommunications, broadcast, cable TV and other multi-media infrastructures and services. 
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Pursuant thereto, the Commission shall exercise supervisory and regulatory powers over such 
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persons and entities, including program, content and application providers in such infrastructures 
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and services, radio stations and radio training schools, maritime point of service activation, 
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networks or system services, franchise, equipment and other properties, and/or any person using 
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the radio spectrum and other limited resources in communications and information e.g. 
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numbering systems, domain name systems and other related concerns.: 
Provided, that 
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telecommunication stations owned and operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 
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shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Committee only to the extent that the AFP shall first 
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secure authorization from the Commission to use frequencies relative to the operation of such 
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stations. 
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SEC. 6. Powers and Functions. - In addition to the powers already provided for by 
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existing laws, not inconsistent with this Act, the Commission shall have the following powers 
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(a) Establish standards, specifications, measures, guidelines, rules and regulations that will 
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infrastructures/services; 
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(b) Issue CPCs/CAs and/or CPCNs to qualified lCT companies, radio and televisions 
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broadcast networks, cable TV operators and othel- multi-media service providers; 
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(c) Recommend policies for the promotion oflCT, broadcast media or other technologies, as 
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well as any other related fields thereto; 
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(d) Administer and implement the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, as amended, and 
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other relevant laws that the Commission is mandated to enforce, including those pursuant 
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to International treaties, conventions and/or agreements which the Philippine government 
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has entered or will enter into; 
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(e) Adopt an administrative process to facilitate the entry of qualified service providers, 
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taking into consideration the competition policies of the government thus enabling the 
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public to gain access to information and communication services and, at the same time, 
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enabling service providers to generate sufficient returns to promote and sustain industry 
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growth 
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(f) Formulate plans and implement programs to provide better access to lCT, broadcast and 
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other similar services in un-served and/or underserved areas at affordable rates; 
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(g) Provide rules, regulations, guidelines, measures and specifications in accordance with 
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acceptable standards to ensure quality, safety, liability, security, compatibility and 
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interoperability of ICT companies, radio and television broadcast networks, and other 
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multi-media systems and facilities in conformity with national standards and 
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specifications and those set by international radio and telecommunications bodies which 
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the Philippines is a party of; 
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(h) Formulate and implement regulatory policies for the establishment, operation and 
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maintenance oflCT facilities of new and converged services; 
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(i) Prescribe rules, regulations, guidelines, measures and specifications for the following: 
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The setting and imposition of appropriate fees and charges over persons and 
entities within its jurisdiction, snch as: 
1) Spectrum user fees for all assignees except those assigned to military and 
public safety services; 
2) Permits, certificates, registration and license fees; 
3) Supervision and regulations fees; and, 
4) Other administrative fees and charges fines and sanctions; 
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Determination and prescription of fair and reasonable charges or rates pertinent to 
the operation of public utility facilities and services, after conducting public 
hearings or hearings on applications, except when these rates and tariffs are 
deregulated or established by international bodies or associations where the 
Philippines is a padicipating member of, or by bodies recognized by the 
Philippine government as the proper arbiter of such rates and tariffs, 
Subject to the provisions of R.A No, 7925 and such other laws as may be 
promulgated, except where deregulation has been authorized, rates and other 
charges of public services shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval 
and the Commission shall, after public hearing, render a decision, ruling or order 
on said rates by: 
1) Approving the proposed rate and charges or any part thereof with our without 
alterations; 
2) Rejecting the proposed rates and charges or any part thereof without prejudice 
to the submission of a new proposal for new schedules of rates and charges; 
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3) In the interest of the public, prescribe rates after due notice and public hearing 
for the use of facilities/networks and services offered other than those 
proposed by the service providers: 
Provided, that the Commission shall have the original and 
exclusive jurisdiction over all cases contesting rates, fees, fines and penalties 
imposed by the Commission; 
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The accreditation and registration of radio and telecommunications equipment 
dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, repair shops, and the purchase, sale, lease, 
rental, possession and type approval/acceptance of radio and telecommunications 
equipment; 
The fostering of fair and efficient market conduct through, but not limited to the 
protection of information, communication, radio, broadcast, cable TV and other 
multi-media facilities, systems of networks and services entities form unfair 
practices or other barriers; 
The implementation of a responsive and more effective use of information and 
communications facilities and services taking into consideration existing and 
emerging technologies; and, 
The protection of consumers against inadequate satisfactory service, any illegal 
activity and/or the misuse or abuse of any entity's monopolistic or quasi-
monopolistic powers and anti-competitive practices through, but not limited to, 
the conduct of investigations of complaints and the exaction of compliance from 
the providers to conform with service standards. 
Establish, prescribe and regulate areas of operation of public services/utilities, 
their equipment and other properties in accordance with their legislative franchise and 
their certificates, licenses, registration, accreditation and other authorizations; 
Require, consistent with due process, any public service to provide access to and 
the use of its facilities and services, including the interconnection with or the attachment 
to its facilities or equipment, on such terms and conditions and the payment of 
compensation, as the Commission may determine and approve; 
Allocate, sub-allocate and reallocate radio frequencies, and adopt frequency plans 
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and standards based on the International Telecommunications Union regulations to 
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prorq.ote growth and development ofthe sector; 
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(I) Assign radio frequencies, grant permits and licenses for the use of the radio spectrum or 
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such other limited resources to authorized person or entity essential for the efficient 
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operation of any facility, station, networks and services: Provided, that any application 
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under this subsection shall be acted upon by the Commission within ninety (90) days 
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from the time of filing thereof; 
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(m)Maintain a complete, and ensure the safety and integrity of, records of issued certificates, 
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licenses, permits, registers, allocated and assigned frequencies and such other 
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authorizations or activities of the Commission essential to planning, monitoring and 
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enforcement of the powers of the Commission; 
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(n) Ensure and monitor the compliance by persons and entities of their franchises, 
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certificates, permits, accreditations, registrations, certifications, licenses and other 
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existing laws, rules and regulations, technical programs and performance standards, or 
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terms and conditions of their authorizations; 
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(0) Impose fines and penalties on persons and entities that operate without authorization or 
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violate the terms and conditions of any authorization issued by the Commission: 
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Provided, that the fine may be in an amount as may be deemed appropriate by the 
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Commission but shall not exceed Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.OO); 
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(p) Upon the issuance of proper notice and the conduct of public hearings, suspend, cancel or 
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revoke any authorization of service providers who violate the rules and regulations set by 
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the Commission: Provided, that, when national security, public safety, welfare or interest 
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so requires, the Commission may order immediate suspension of operations, and 
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subsequently hold a hearing within five (5) days from the promUlgation of the order of 
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suspension; 
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(q) Monitor and enforce rules and regulations including the investigation of all persons or 
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entities under the jurisdiction of the Commission: Provided, that in the exercise of its 
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police powers and in accordance with due process, the Commission may confiscate 
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equipment and/or effect closure of any office, station or sub-station whose operations are 
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found to be in violation of existing laws, rules and regulations or its franchises: 
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Provided, further, that, in case of closure, the Commission may take remedial action to 
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allow for temporary operations by a qualified service provider in the interest of public 
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(r) Regulate radio training schools, the conduct of qualifying examinations and Issue 
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certification for qualified radio technicians and operators in accordance with laws, 
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international conventions and treaties, or regulation where the Philippines is a signatory; 
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(s) Establish and administer appropriate human resource programs, including the 
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establishment of training centers to enhance human resources capacity building 
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initiatives; 
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(t) Direct, authorize or order another grantee of a certification or authorization to 
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temporarily operate the business of a grantee whose certificate has been suspended, 
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cancelled or revoked for cause: 
Provided, that the certificate of a grantee who 
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unjustifiably discontinues or abandons his service for whatever reason for a period longer 
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than thirty (30) days, causing irreparable damage or serious inconvenience to the public 
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shall be suspended: Provided, further, the Commission may take appropriate action to 
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address such situation and, in accordance with due process, may approve or award new 
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applications for certification or authorization: Provided, furthermore, that, in case of 
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mere suspension, and the grantee has effected remedial measures within six (6) months 
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from the suspension, the Commission may reverse its decision to suspend and thereafter 
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reinstate its prior authorization to allow said grantee to operate the business again: 
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Provided, furthermore, that if the period of six (6) months has lapsed and no remedial 
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measures have been effected, the certificate or authorization shall be permanently 
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revoked: Provided, finally, that a grantee whose certificate has been revoked may re-
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apply but shall be treated as a new applicant; 
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(u) Mandate a fair and reasonable interconnection of systems, stations, networks, facilities 
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and/or services of authorized network operators and other providers through appropriate 
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modalities of interconnection that provides a reasonable and fair level of charges, so as to 
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provide the most extensive access, availability and affordability to the public, and ensures 
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that no single player interest controls access to facilities and services; 
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(v) Directly intervene, enjoin speedy settlement through alternative dispute resolution 
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mechanisms and impose judgment on on-going and protracted disputes involving 
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interconnection among service providers, including the final approval of any 
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interconnection agreements; 
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(w)Promulgate rules and procedures for the conduct of its proceedings and in arriving at 
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decisions or orders; 
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. (x) Summarily punish for contempt by a fine not exceeding five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) 
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or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days or both, any person guilty of 
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misconduct in the presence of the Commission or seriously interrupting any hearing or 
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session or any proceeding before it, including cases in which a person willfully fails or 
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refuses, without just cause, to comply with summons, subpoena ad testificandum, 
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subpoena duces tecum, injunctions, decisions or orders, rules and regulations legally 
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issued or promulgated by the Commission, or being present at a hearing, session or 
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investigation, refuses to be sworn as a witness or to answer questions when lawfully 
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required to do so, or to furnish information required by the Commission. 
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agencies of the place where the hearing or investigation is conducted shall, upon the 
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request of the Commission, assist in enforcing the provisions of this Section; 
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(y) Require any public service or utility to produce before the Commission any and all 
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records, data, statistics and documents deemed proper or necessary in the exercise of its 
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powers and functions, and cite for contempt, direct or indirect, any person who fails or 
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refuses to comply with any lawful order of the Commission; 
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(z) Enlist the aid and support of any and all enforcement agencies of the Government, as well 
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as the private sector in the implementation of its powers and functions under this Act; 
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Motu proprio inspect, or through duly authorized representatives, the operations, 
premises, books of accounts and records of any person or entity at any reasonable time, in 
the exercise of its quasi-judicial power for purposes of determining the existence of any 
anti-competitive behavior and/or market power abuse and any violation of rules and 
regulations issued by the Commission; 
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Approve the application for relevant authorization or certification by all the 
operators of information and communications, radio, broadcast, cable TV and other 
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multi-media facilities, stations, systems or networks and services including radio schools 
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(i) The amount, terms and conditions of each proposed issue, sale or other 
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disposition of its capital stocks if the issuance, sale or disposition would result in: 
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A sale to any other public service or any corporation, domestic 
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or foreign which vest in such one ·person or entity, more than forty percent 
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(40%) of its subscribed capital stock; or, 
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A sale or transfer to any alien which results to a reduction to 
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less than sixty percent (60%) of the capital stock belonging to Philippine 
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citizens. 
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The terms and conditions of each proposed contract or agreement 
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for the interconnection of systems, facilities, networks and services; 
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Any contract or arrangement entered into between operators and 
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program/content providers which tends or aims to exclude, inhibit and frustrate 
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the ability to offer diverse programs for a wider variety of choices and diversity of 
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programming to the subscribing public; and, 
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Any contract, agreement, reports as may be prescribed by the 
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Require public service time through broadcasting stations, including cable TV, 
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operators, to assist the government on public information and education; 
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Perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by law, as well as 
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those that which may be implied from or are incidental to the carrying out of the powers 
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granted to the Commission; and, 
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Issue orders, rules and regulations and other issuances as may be necessary to 
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ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act. 
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The Commission shall be a collegial body of three (3) 
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dilmmissioners, composed of a Chairperson and two (2) Commissioners, all of whom shall be 
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(a) Tenure of Commissioners. The Commissioners shall have a fixed term of five (5) 
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years with an option to be reappointed for another term of five (5) years: Provided, 
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that for the first set of appointees, the Chairperson shall hold office for five (5) years, 
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one (l) Commissioner shall serve for three (3) years, and the other Commissioner for 
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one (l) year: Provided, further, That any appointment to any future vacancy shall only 
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be for the unexpired term of the predecessor: Provided, finally, That in no case shall 
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any Commissioner serve for more than two (2) terms in the Commission. 
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The Commissioner shall enjoy security of tenure and shall neither be suspended 
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nor removed except for just cause in accordance with the law. 
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(b) Remuneration of Commissioners. The Commissioners shall be entitled to the same 
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salary, allowance and benefits, including retirement, as those of the Justices of the 
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Court of Appeals, except for the Chairperson who shall have the rank of the Presiding 
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Justice of the Court of Appeals. 
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(c) Qualifications of Commissioners. The Commissioners must be residents and citizens 
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of the Philippines, at least 35 years of age, of good moral character, of known probity 
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and unquestionable integrity, with recognized competence in the field of information 
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and communications technology, and, with at least five (5) years of actual and 
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distinguished experience in their respective fields of expertise: PrOVided, that one of 
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the Commissioners shall preferably be a member of the Philippine Bar, another a 
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licensed electronics and communications engineer (ECE), and the third an economist 
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or a graduate of any relevant profession. 
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(d) Powers of the Commissioners. All powers vested upon the Commission shall be 
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vested on .,the Commissioners sitting as collegial body. Hearings may be conducted 
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by any of the Commissioners, individually or jointly, or by Hearing Officers duly 
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authorized or delegated to hear such cases. A majority vote shall be required to reach 
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a decision, ruling or order of the Commission . 
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Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, the Chairperson may provisionally 
approve or decide on immediate cases involving the fixing of rates or charges: 
Provided, that a hearing will be scheduled within thirty (30) days from the grant 
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The Chairperson shall also be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and 
shall provide the general executive direction and supervision of the operations and 
activities of the Commission, its bodies, boards, offices, and personnel. 
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SEC. 8. Regional Offices. -The Commission shall be authorized to establish, operate, and 
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maintain Regional Offices as the need arises. The regional office shall be headed by a Regional 
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Director, who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of 
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the CICT. 
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Such regional offices shall function as line organization which shall be responsible for the 
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(i) implementation of laws, policies, projects, plans, rules and regulations of the 
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Commission; 
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(ii) supervision and inspection of the operation of radio, television, cable TV and 
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te)ecoIDmunications networks, station, systems, facilities and services; 
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(iii)Regulation and control of communications, CABLE TV and broadcast services; 
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(iv) Conduct of hearings on consumers' complaints and administrative cases; 
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(v) Issuance of permits, licenses and certificates, including the conduct of examination 
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and licensing of qualified operations; and, 
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Fiscal autonomy. - The Commission shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. 
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appropriations may not be reduced below the amount appropriated for the previous year and after 
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approval, shall be automatically and regularly released. 
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allocations to supplement any insufficient or inadequate appropriation as may be necessary to 
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Thirty percent (30%) of the total supervisory and regulatory fees (SRF) collected by the 
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Commission under Section 6(i) of this Act shall constitute receipts automatically appropriated 
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for a period of five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act, to be used by the Commission to 
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augment its resources to fund its operations and activities pursuant to its mandate. 
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Provided, that all moneys appropriated and earned by the Commission shall be utilized 
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solely for its operations and shall be subject to DBM budget rules aud regulations. 
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Compensation and Emoluments 0/ Personnel. -
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be governed by a compensation comparable to the private sector and position classification 
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systems and qualification standards approved by the Commission, in consnltation with the Civil 
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Service Commission (CSC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the 
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Commission on Information and Communications Technology based on a comprehensive job 
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analysis and audit of actual duties and responsibilities. The compensation plan shall be subject 
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to periodic review by the Commission, the CSC, DBM and CICT no more than once every two 
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(2) years without prejudice to merit reviews or increases based on productivity and efficiency. 
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The compensation and other emoluments for personnel with high level of expertise and 
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proficiency shall be exempted from the coverage of R.A. No. 6758, otherwise known as the 
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"Salary Standardization Act." For this purpose, the schedule of compensation of personnel with 
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high level of expertise and proficiency as determined by the Commission, in consultation with 
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the CSC, DBM,' and the CICT shall be submitted for approval by the President of the 
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Philippines. 
The new schedule of compensation shall be implemented within six (6) months 
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from the effectivity of this Act and may be upgraded by the Commission as the need arises: 
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Provided, That in no case shall the rate be revised more than once every two (2) years. 
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SEC. 11. Enhancement o/Technical Competence. - The Commission shall establish a 
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rigorous training program, to include the setting up of training center, for its personnel to 
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enhance the technical and regulatory competence of the Commission in the monitoring and 
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enforcement of laws, orders, rules and regulations of the Commission, and the compliance 
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12. Congressional Oversight Committee on National Telecommunications 
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Commission. - There is hereby created a joint Congressional Oversight Committee, herein 
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referred to as the "Oversight Committee" which shall be composed of the Chairman of the 
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Senate Committee on Public Services and the Chairman of the House Committee on 
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Communication and Information Technology, four (4) senators and four (4) representatives to be 
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appointed by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. 
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The Oversight Committee shall, among others, in aid of legislation: 
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(A) Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of this Act; and, 
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(B) Ensure transparency and require the submission of all pertinent information including 
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but not limited to, its collection performance data and its annual edited financial 
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statements and on the conduct of programs, projects and policies relating to the 
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implementation of this Act. 
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Oversight Committee shall exist for a period of ten (10) years from the effectivity 
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of this Act and may be extended by a Joint Concurrent Resolution. 
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SEC. 13. Annual Report. - The Commission shall submit an annual report to both Houses 
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of Congress not' later than April 30 of each year, to include specific goals, objectives, 
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accomplishments, plans and priorities of the Commission for the next five (5) years, as well as 
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recommendations for legislative action to enable the Commission to achieve its objectives; and 
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such other data as may be required from time to time. 
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Funding. - In addition to the sums to be appropriated for the Commission 
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under the General Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year following the approval of this Act, any 
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savings in the appropriation of the Commission and fees collected by the Commission for the 
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SEC. 15. Transitory Provisions. 
(a) ,Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the Commission shall draw the 
new structure and staffing pattern necessary to carry out the powers and functions of 
the newly organized Commission, in consultation with the CSC and the DBM, to be 
submitted to the CICT Secretary for approval. 
(b) The current Commissioners and existing personnel shall continue to hold office until 
approval of the staffing pattern and new appointments are issued. 
(c) Any personnel, whose positions are not included in the new position structure and the 
duly approved staffing pattern shall be deemed separated from the service. The 
officials and employees who are or wish to be separated as a result of the 
implementation of this Act shall be entitled to one and a half month separation pay for 
every year of service: Provided, that they have rendered continuous service in the 
Commission for at least ten (10) years: 
Provided, further, that for officials and 
employees with the Commission for the last five (5) years, they shall be entitled to 
one (I) month separation pay for every year of service and all other benefits accruing 
to them under the laws of general application enforced at the time of their separation. 
(d) All regular or permanent employees who shall be affected by this Act shall not suffer 
any loss of seniority or rank or decrease in emoluments. 
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SEC 16. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
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Separability Clause. - If any of the provisions of this Act shall be declared 
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