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Senate Bill No. 3465 
Introduced by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile 
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. The importance of the products and services 
offered by this sector is evident in every facet of our society. The emerging digital global 
economy has integrated into the delivery of business· services the use of information and 
communications technology infrastructures to boost competitiveness of our businesses and 
enhance the efficiency of our industries. Also, governments throughout the world have devoted 
efforts towards the development and management of information systems to «treamline and 
improve efficiency in the delivery of basic services to the people. Computer literacy of the labor 
force has now become a necessity to be participate in the labor market, particularly in in4ustries 
which heavily utilize electronic equipment and technological machineries. 
In the Philippines, Executive Order No. 546 was issued in 1979 to integrate the Board of 
Communications 
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the 
Telecommunications 
Control 
Bureau 
into 
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Nationfll 
Telecommunications Commission (}lTC) 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." 
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 ofthe foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE  
Senate Bill No. 34 65·  
Introduced by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile 
AN ACT 
REORGANIZING THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, 
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONSt APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofReprese'ntatives ofthe Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Telecommunications 
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Commission Reorganization Act of2009." 
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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 and welfare of both ofthe industry players and the consuming public. 
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SEC. 3. Definition ofTerms. 
For purposes ofthis Act, the following terms are hereby 
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defined: 
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(a) "Authorization" refers to any certificate, permit, license, accreditation, reg:.istration, 
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recognition or similar permission granted to a person or entity to lawfully engage in 
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the activities falling under the jurisdiction ofthe Commission; 
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(b) "Certificate of Public Convenience and/or Certificate of Authority" (CPC/CA) and 
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"Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity" (CPCN) both refer to a certific'lf.e 
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issued by the Commission in the provision of services that fall within the jurisdiction 
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(c) "CICT" refers to the Commission on the Information and Communications 
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Technology created under Executive Order No. 269, series of 2004, or its successor 
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(d) "Commission" refers to the National Telecomniunications Commission; 
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(e) "Frequency" refers to the number ofcycles per unit time, usually expressed in Hertz; 
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(f) "Infonnation and Communication Technology", herein referred to as "ICT", refers to 
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the totality of electronic means to collect, store, process and present information to 
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end-users in support of their activities. 
It consists, among others, of computer 
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systems, office systems and consumer electroriics, as well as networked information 
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infrastructure, the components of which include the telephone system, the internet, 
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fax machines, computers, and other similar devices; 
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(g) "Interconnection" refers to the linkage by any means oftransmission such as by wire, 
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radio, satellite, microwave channel of networks and services of two or more existing 
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services providers with one another; 
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(h) "Legislative Franchise" refers to the franchise issued by Congress authorizing the 
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entity to engage in a certain type of telecommunications, broadcast, cable TV, 
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multimedia and other information and communications infrastructures and services; 
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(i) "Radio Spectrum" shall cover radio frequencies from 9 KHz or higher that can be 
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used for broadcast services; and, 
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G) "Universal Access" shall refer to the provision of affordable, accessible, and efficient 
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information and communications infrastructures and services to the widest array of 
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consumers possible. 
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SEC. 4. Reorganization ofthe Commission. - The Commission is hereby reorganized to 
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strengthen its existing organizational structure and capabilities to meet the mpid 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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the radio spectrum and other limited resources III communications and information e.g. 
numbering systems, domain name systems and other related concerns.: 
Provided, that 
telecommunication stations owned and operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Committee only to the extent that the AFP shall first 
secure authorization from the Commission to use frequencies relative to the operation of such 
stations. 
SEC. 6. Powers and Functions. - In addition to the pow€rs already provided for by 
existing laws, not inconsistent with this Act, the Commission shall have the foll'C'wing powers 
and functions: 
(a) Establish standards, specifications, measures, guidelines, rules and regulations that will 
govern the operations of service providers in the areas of information and 
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(b) Issue  CPCs/CAs andlor CPCNs to qualified ICT companies, radio and televisions 
broadcast networks, cable TV operators and other multi-media service providers; 
(c) Recommend policies for the promotion of ICT, broadcast media or other technologies, as 
well as any other related fields thereto; 
(d) Administer and implement the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, as amended,  and 
other relevant laws that the Commission is mandated to enforce, including those pursuant 
to international treaties, conventions andlor agreements which the Philippine government 
has entered or will enter into; 
(e) Adopt an administrative process to facilitate the entry  of qualified service providers, 
taking into consideration the competition policies of the government thus enabling the 
public to gain access to information and communication services and, at the same time, 
enabling service providers to generate sufficient returns to promote and sustain industry 
growth 
(f) Formulate plans and implement programs to provide better access to ICT, broadcast and 
other similar services in un-served andlor underserved areas at affordable rates; 
(g) Provide rules, regulations, guidelines, measures and specifications in accordance with 
acceptable standards to ensure quality, safety, liability, security, compatibility and 
interoperability of ICT companies, radio and tel~vision broadcast networks, and other 
multi-media systems and facilities in conformity with national standards and 
specifications and those set by international radio and telecommunications bodies which 
the Philippines is a party of; 
(h) Formulate  and implement regulatory policies for the establishment, operation and 
maintenance ofICT facilities of new and converged services; 
(i)  Prescribe rules, regulations, guidelines, measures and specifications for the following: 
(i)  
The setting and imposition of appropriate fees and charges over persons and 
entities within its jurisdiction, such as: 


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1) Spectrum user fees for all assignees except those assigned to military and 
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2) Permits, certificates, registration and license fees; 
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4) Other administrative fees and charges fines and sanctions; 
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Determination and prescription offair and reasonable charges or rates pertinent to 
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the operation of public utility facilities and services, after conducting public 
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hearings or hearings on applications, except when these rates and tariffs are 
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deregulated or established by international bodies or associations where the 
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Philippines is a participating member of, or by bodies recognized by the 
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Philippine government as the proper arbiter ofsuch rates and tariffs. 
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Subject to the provisions of R.A. No. 7925 and such other laws as may be 
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promUlgated, except where deregulation has been authorized, rates and other 
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charges of public services shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval 
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and the Commission shall, after public hearing, render a decision, ruling or order 
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on said rates by: 
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1) Approving the proposed rate and charges or any part thereof with our without 
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alterations; 
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2) Rejecting the proposed rates and charges or any part thereof without prejudice 
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to the submission of a new proposal fQr 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 
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for the use of facilities/networks and services offered other th~.n those 
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proposed by the service providers: 
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exclusive jurisdiction over all cases contesting rates, fees, fines and penalties 
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imposed by the Commission; 
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The accreditation and registration of radio and telecommunications equipment 
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dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, repair shops, and the purchase, sale, lease, 
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rental, possession and type approval/acceptance of radio and telecommunications 
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equipment; 
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The fostering of fair and efficient market conduct through, but not limited to the 
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protection of information, communication~ radio, broadcast, cable TV and other 
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multi-media facilities, systems of networks and services entities form unfair 
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The implementation of a responsive and more effective use of information and 
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communications facilities and services taking into consideration existing and 
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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. 
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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; 
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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; 
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Allocate, sub-allocate and reallocate radio frequencies, and adopt frequenc~\ plans 
and standards based on the International Telecommunications Union regulations to 
promote growth and development of the sector; 
(m) Assign radio frequencies, grant permits and licenses for the use of tlie radio spectrum or 
such other limited resources to authorized person or entity essential for the efficient 
operation of any facility, station, networks and services: Provided, that any application 
under this subsection shall be acted upon by the Commission within ninety (90) days 
from the time offiling thereof; 
(n) Maintain a complete, and ensure the safety and integrity of, records of issued certificates, 
licenses, permits, registers, allocated and 
as~igned frequencies and such other 
authorizations or activities of the Commission essential to planning, monitoring and 
enforcement ofthe powers ofthe Commission; 
(0)  Ensure and monitor the compliance by persons and entities of their franchises, 
certificates, permits, accreditations, registrations, certifications, licenses and other 
existing laws, rules and regulations, technical pr9grams and performance standards, or 
terms and conditions oftheir authorizations; 
(p) Impose fines and penalties on persons and entities that operate without authorization or 
violate the terms and conditions of any authorization issued by the Commission: 
Provided, that the fine may be in an amount as may be deemed appropriate by the 
Commission but shall not exceed Fifty Million Pesos (P50,OOO,OOO.OO); 
(q) Upon the issuance of proper notice and the conduct of public hearings, suspend, cancel or 
revoke any authorization of service providers who violate the rules and regulations set by 
the Commission: Provided, that, when national security, public safety, welfare or interest 
so requires, the Commission may order immediate suspension of operations, and 
subsequently hold a hearing within five (5) days from the promulgation of the order of 
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(r) Monitor and enforce rules and regulations including the investigation of all per-sons 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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(s) 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 regulatiol1 where the Philippines is a signatory; 
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(t) 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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(u) Direct, authorize or order another grantee of a certification or authorization to 
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temporarily operate the business of a grantee ,,;,hose 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 perrilanently 
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revoked: Provided, finally, that a grantee whose certificate has been revoked may re­
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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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mechanisms and impose judgment on on-going and protracted disputes involving 
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(x) Promulgate rules and procedures for the conduct  of its proceedings and in arriving at 
decisions or orders; 
(y) Summarily punish for contempt by a fine not exceeding five thousand pesos (P5,000.OO) 
or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days or both, any person guilty of 
misconduct in the presence of the Commission 01,' seriously interrupting any hearing or 
session or any proceeding before it, including cases in which a person willfully fails or 
refuses, without just cause, to comply with summons, subpoena ad testificandum, 
subpoena duces tecum, injunctions, decisions or orders, rules and regulations legally 
issued or promulgated by the Commission, or being present at a hearing, session or 
investigation, refuses to be sworn as a witness or to answer questions when lawfully 
required to do so, or to furnish information required by the Commission. 
The police 
agencies of the place where the hearing or investigation is conducted shall, upon the 
request ofthe Commission, assist in enforcing the provisions of this section; 
(z) Require any public service or utility to produce before the Commission any and all 
records, data, statistics and documents deemed proper or necessary in the exercise of its 
powers and functions, and cite for contempt, direct or indirect, any person who fails or 
refuses to comply with any lawful order ofthe Commission; 
(aa) 
Enlist the aid and support of any and all enforcement ageI;v:;ies of the Government, 
as well 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 ofaccounts 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 
multi-media facilities, stations, systems or networks and services including radio schools 
after the submission of the following: 
(i) The  amount, terms and conditions of each proposed issue, sale or other 
disposition ofits capital stocks if the issuance, sale or disposition would result in: 
1)  A sale to any other public service or any corporation, domestic or foreign which 
vest in such one person or entity, more than forty percent (40%) of its 
subscribed capital stock; or, 
2)  A sale or transfer to any alien which results to a reduction to less than sixty 
percent (60%) ofthe capital stock belonging to Philippine citizens. 
(ii) The terms and conditions of each proposed contract or agreement for the 
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(iii)Any contract or arrangement entered into between operators and program/content 
providers which tends or aims to exclude, inhibit and frustrate the ability to offer 
diverse programs for a wider variety of choices and diversity of programming to 
the subscribing public; and, 
(iv)Any contract, agreement, reports as may be prescribed by the Commission from 
time to time; 
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Require public service time through broadcasting statiotl::'3, including cable TV, 
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 
those that which may be implied from or are incidental to the carrying out of the powers 
granted to the Commission; and, 
(ft) Issue orders, rules and regulations and other issuances as may be necessary to ensure the 
effective implementation ofthe provisions ofthis Act. 
SEC. 7. Composition. 
The Commission shall be a collegial body of three (3) 
Commissioners, composed of a Chairperson and two (2) . Commissioners, all of whom shall be 
appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the 
CICT. 
(a)  Tenure of Commissioners. The Commissioners shall have a fixed term of five (5) 
years with an option to be reappointed for another term of five (5) years: PrOVided, 
that for the first set of appointees, the Chairperson shall hold office for five (5) years, 
one (1) Commissioner shall serve for three (3) years, and the other Commissioner for 
one (1) year: Provided, further, That any appointment to any future vacancy shall only 
be for the unexpired term of the predecessor: Provided, finally, That in no case shall 
any Commissioner serve for more than two (2) terms in the Commission. 
The Commissioner shall enjoy security of tenure and shall neither be suspended 
nor removed except for just cause in accordance with the law. 
(b) Remuneration of Commissioners. The Commissioners shall be entitled to the same 
salary, allowance and benefits, including retifement, as those of the Justices of the 
Court of Appeals, except for the Chairperson who shall have the rank of the Presiding 
Justice ofthe Court ofAppeals. 
(c)  Qualifications ofCommissioners. The Commissioners must be residents and citizens 
of the Philippines, at least 35 years of age, of good moral character, of known probity 
and unquestionable integrity, with recognized competence iri the field of infol111ation 
and communications technology, and, with at least five (5) years of actual and 
distinguished experience in their respective fields of expertise: Provided, that one of 
the Commissioners shall prefembly be a member of the Philippine Bar, another a 
licensed electronics and communications engineer (ECE), and the third an economist 
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(d)  Powers of the Commissioners. All powers vested upon the Commission shall be 
vested on the Commissioners sirting as collegial body. Hearings may be conducted 
by any of the Commissioners, individually or jointly, or by Hearing Officers duly 
authorized or delegated to hear such cases. A majority vote shall be required to reach 
a decision, ruling or order of the Commission. 
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 
thereof. 
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 ofthe Commission, its bodies, boards, offices, and personneL 
SEC. 8. Regional·Offices. -The Commission shall be authorized to establish, operate, and 
maintain Regional Offices as the need arises. The regional office shall be headed by a Regional 
Director, who shall be appointed by the President ofthe Philippines upon the recommendation of 
the CICT. 
Such regional offices shall function as line organization which shall be responsible for the 
following: 
(a) implementation  of laws, policies, projects, plans, rules and regulqtions of the 
Commission; 
(b) supervision and inspection  of the operation of radio, television, cable TV and 
telecommunications networks, station, systems, facilities and Gervices; 
(c) Regulation and control of communications, CABLE TV and broadcast services; 
(d) Conduct ofhearings on consumers' complaints and administrative cases; 
(e) Issuance of permits, licenses and certificates, including the conduct of examination 
and licensing ofqualified operations; and, 
(f)  Such other functions as may be assigned to them. 
SEC. 9. 
Fiscal autonomy. - The Commission shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Its 
appropriations may not be reduced below the amount appropriated for the previous year and after 
approval, shall be automatically and regularly released. 
The Commission may re-align 
allocations to supplement any insufficient or inadequate appropriation as may be necessary to 
effectively discharge its duties. 
Thirty percent (30%) of the total supervisory and regulatory fees (SRF) collected by the 
Commission under Section 6(i) of this Act shall constitute receipts automatically appropriated 
for a period of five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act, to be used by the Commission to 
augment its resources to fund its operations and activities pursuant to its mandate. 
Provided, that all moneys appropriated and earned by the Commission shall be utilized 
solely for its operations and shall be subject to DBM budget rules and regulations. 


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SEC. 10. 
Compensation and Emoluments of Personnel. -
All positions of the 
Commission requiring technical proficiency and expertise shall be governed by a compensation 
comparable to the private sector and position classification systems and qualification standards 
approved by the Commission, in consultation with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) based on a comprehensive job analysis and 
audit of actual duties and responsibilities. 
The compensation plan shall be subject to periodic 
review by the Commission, the CSC and the DBM no more than once every two (2) years 
without prejudice to merit reviews or increases based on productivity and efficienc:
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The compensation and other emoluments for personnel with high level of expertise and 
proficiency shall be exempted from the coverage of R.A. No. 6758, otherwise known as the 
"Salary Standardization Act." For this purpose, the schedule of compen8ation of personnel with 
high level of expertise and proficiency as determined by the Commission, in consultation wjth 
the CSC and the DBM, shall be submitted for approval by the President ofthe Philippines. The 
new schedule of compensation shall be implemented within six (6) months from the effectivity 
of this Act and may be upgraded by the President of the Philippines as the need arises: 
Provided, That in no case shall the rate be upgraded more than once a year. 
SEC. 11. Enhancement of Technical Competence. - The Commission shall establish a 
rigorous training program, to include the setting up of training center, for its personnel to 
enhance the technical and regulatory competence of the Commission in the monitoring and 
enforcement of laws, orders, rules and regulations of the Commission, and the compliance 
thereof. 
SEC. 12. Annual Report. - The Commission shall submit an annual report to both 
Houses of Congress not later than April 30 of each year, to include specific goals, objectives, 
accomplishments, plans and priorities of the Commissiori for the next five (5) years, as well as 
recommendations for legislative action to enable the Commission to achieve its objectives; and 
such other data as may be required from time to time. 
SEC. 13. 
Funding. - In addition to the sums to be appropriated for the Commission 
under the General Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year following the approval ofthis Act, any 
savings in the appropriation of the Commission and fees collected by the Commission for the 
current fiscal year may also be used to implement the provisions of this Act. 
Thereafter, the 
amount needed for such purpose shall be included in the subsequent annual General 
Appropriations Acts, or through special appropriations. 
SEC. 14. 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 
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(c) Any personnel, whose positions are not included in the new position structure and the 
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duly approved staffing pattern shall be deemed separated from the service. The 
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officials and employees who are or wish to be separated as a result of the 
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implementation of this Act shall be entitled to one and a half month separation pay for 
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every year of service: Provided, that they have rendered continuous service in the 
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Commission for at least ten (10) years: Provided, forther, that for officials and 
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employees with the Commission for the last five (5) years, they shall be entitled to 
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three (3) months separation pay for every year of service and all other benefits 
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accruing to them under the laws of general application enforced at the time of their 
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separation. 
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(d) All regular or permanent employees who shall be affected by this Act shall not suffer 
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any loss ofseniority or rank or decrease in emoluments. 
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SEC 15. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
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and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
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amended or modified accordingly. 
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SEC 16. 
Separability Clause. - If any of the provisions of this Act shall be declared 
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force 
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and effect. 
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SEC 17. Effectivity Clause. ­ This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval. 
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Approved