QuestionsQuestions (OMB OFFICE ORDER NO. 05-303, S. 2005)
It clarifies certain provisions of NTC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009, which further amends the NTC rules on Broadcast Messaging Service (MC No. 03-03-2005A), particularly on interpretation of specific requirements and sanctions.
After the subscriber has completed the act of subscription and communicates to the content/information provider and/or PTE through the operative acts enumerated (e.g., written correspondence, text messaging, internet, or similar means), delivery shall no longer be deemed a push message.
Through the subscriber’s operative act of communicating with the provider (i.e., written correspondence, text messaging, internet, or other similar means of communication).
No. The clarification indicates that availability requires the operative act of communicating with the content/information provider and/or PTE through recognized means; after subscription and communication, the delivery is not deemed a push message.
They are allowed only upon prior written consent by the subscribers.
Consent can be made or manifested through any operative act enumerated for communication/availing of services under paragraph 2 (as referenced by the MO’s interpretation).
They must follow a common platform to ensure that the information/data required under MC No. 04-06-2007 are captured.
It refers to a common information and/or data format.
Pending the investigation of a complaint filed by a subscriber/user, if the Commission finds strong evidence against the content and/or information provider.
Due notice and an opportunity to be heard, commenced by issuance of a show cause order.
It is the initiating process where the concerned party is required to explain why a disconnection should not be ordered; the memorandum specifies that opportunity to be heard starts with the show cause order.
MO No. 08-07-2009 clarifies certain provisions of MC No. 04-07-2009 by giving interpretation and meaning to specific paragraphs.
It takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Three (3) certified copies must be furnished to the UP Law Center.
Commissioner Ruel V. Canobas, and Deputy Commissioners Jaime M. Fortes, Jr., and Douglas Michael N. Mallillin.