NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 03-07-2009

: The primary objective is to protect and promote the interest of subscribers/end-users of prepaid telecommunications services by regulating the expiration or validity of prepaid loads and other related provisions.
: The expiration or validity period of prepaid loads corresponds to the amount of loads purchased; higher value loads have longer expiration periods.
: For a prepaid load amounting to more than PhP10.00 to PhP50.00, the minimum expiration or validity period is fifteen (15) days.
: The validity period of the prepaid load shall commence upon receipt of confirmation of the prepaid load purchased.
: Yes, public telecommunications entities may offer longer validity or expiry periods for prepaid loads.
: The amount of unused loads still within the validity period is added to the new load, and the new minimum validity period is based on the combined total.
: No, access to balance inquiry services through text messages shall be free of charge.
: Violation of any provisions shall be grounds for the imposition of fines and other appropriate penalties in accordance with law.
: The circular is issued pursuant to Republic Act No. 7925 (The Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines) and Executive Order No. 546, series of 1979.
: Any previous circulars, orders, or memoranda inconsistent with this circular are deemed repealed or amended accordingly.