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House panel asks NTC to grant ABS-CBN provisional authority to operate past franchise expiration

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 10:45 PM

A House panel tasked with hearing bills to grant ABS-CBN Corp a new 25-year franchise asked Wednesday the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to issue the media giant a "provisional" permit to operate past its franchise expiration on May 4. Read more »

Poe: Concurrent resolution for NTC action 'cure' to extend ABS-CBN franchise

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 26 12:48 PM

Senator Grace Poe, who led a hearing on ABS-CBN's compliance with its franchise, addressed a statement from former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno that the network could not operate past the expiry of its current franchise.   Read more »

Zarate: 1994 MOU could save ABS-CBN from closure

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 25 09:04 PM

A 1994 agreement of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP), and the House of Representatives could save the day for ABS-CBN, Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said Tuesday. Read more »

Cable group insists ABS-CBN violated franchise with TV Plus service

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 06:46 PM

A group of cable TV operators said it opposes the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise because the network committed several "violations" with its TV Plus digital TV box service.  Read more »

ABS-CBN can operate under 'equity considerations' if franchise lapses - DOJ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 04:10 PM

ABS-CBN can still operate under "equity considerations" should its bid for a fresh 25-year franchise lapses in Congress, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Monday. Read more »

ABS-CBN can operate on solons' authority pending new franchise: DOJ

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 11:48 AM

Senators looking into the ABS-CBN's supposed franchise violations sought clarification from the justice department with the fate of network hanging in the balance once its current franchise expires on March 30. Read more »

House panel begins process on ABS-CBN franchise with acceptance of pro, anti position papers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 24 08:02 AM

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises will begin the proceedings for ABS-CBN Corp's franchise renewal bid on Monday, its chairperson said. Read more »

Justice dept's opinion on ABS-CBN franchise extension out next week

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 02:29 PM

Justice Secretary Menardo Gueverra said Thursday his agency will release next week an opinion on whether regulators should extend the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp. if lawmakers fail to pass a law for it before the expiration of the company's current franchise.   Read more »

NTC seeks advice from DOJ on ABS-CBN franchise extension: Bong Go

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 06:14 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission is seeking the Department of Justice’s opinion on whether it should extend the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp. if Congress fails to act on bills seeking to grant the broadcast giant a new license, Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go said Wednesday. Read more »

Lawmakers want NTC to issue provisional authority to ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 01:03 AM

Efforts are underway at the House of Representatives to ensure ABS-CBN remains on air after its franchise expires.  Read more »

Atienza urges House committee to 'act now' on ABS-CBN franchise

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 07:12 PM

Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza appealed to the House Committee on Legislative Franchise to act now on the franchise renewal application of ABS-CBN Corp instead of allowing the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) decide on the matter. Read more »

TransCo seeks wide-scale probe, audit of NGCP

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 11:14 AM

The Philippine government is weighing the possibility of taking control of the energy grid from the National Power Grid Corporation. That's amid concerns the country's energy infrastructure may be compromised by supposed access by China. Read more »

NTC sets up action center following complaints to 8-number migration

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 04:54 PM

Representatives of different service providers arrived at the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to set up an action center on Sunday afternoon.  Read more »

ABISO: Landline numbers dadagdagan ng 'prefix' simula Oktubre 6

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 04:27 PM

Pagsapit ng Oktubre 6, hindi na umano makokontak ang mga numero kung hindi idadagdag ang angkop na prefix. Read more »

Metro Manila landline numbers migrate to 8-digits from 7 on Oct. 6

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 03:46 PM

Telecommunication providers and other business establishments have announced the migration to 8-digit landline numbers from 7 digits effective Oct. 6 in compliance with the directive of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Read more »

P15-M halaga ng smartphones mula Korea nakumpiska sa NAIA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 06:01 PM

Pinuri naman ng Samsung Philippines ang ginawa ng NAIA-Customs dahil napoprotektahan umano ang mga lehitimong importers at manufacturers laban sa pamamayagpag ng black market.   Read more »

Gov't offers 2,500 sites for common towers: DICT chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 12:30 PM

At least 23 local and foreign providers have expressed interest to build common towers in the country, DICT officer-in-charge Eliseo Rio told DZMM radio. Read more »

NTC, inatasan ang KBP na ipagbawal ang kantang 'Amatz' ni Shanti Dope

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 05:43 PM

Matatandaang noong Mayo, isinulong ng PDEA ang pagbabawal sa “Amatz” dahil sa mensahe umano ng kanta na hindi masama ang paggamit ng droga tulad ng shabu at marijuana. Read more »

PH telco regulator orders firms to assist consumers on phone unlocking

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 01:36 AM

The country's telecommunication regulator takes further steps to level the playing field in the local sector as it awaits the entry of a third major player. Read more »

Mislatel's permit to operate may be released by end of June: NTC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 05:03 PM

MANILA - Third telecommunications provider Mislatel may obtain its permit to operate by the last week of June or the first week of July if all requirements would be completed in the coming weeks, an official said Thursday. Read more »