Question & AnswerQ&A (NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 17-10-94)
All public telecommunications carriers enfranchised and certificated to install, operate and maintain international telecommunications systems and services are allowed direct access. Additionally, duly enfranchised broadcast operators may be allowed direct access upon prior authorization from the Commission, limited to broadcast media applications.
Yes, foreign news media organizations may be issued a Special Permit by the Commission to use their own international SNG earth stations for not more than fifteen (15) days, subject to reciprocal agreements and other conditions.
The Commission may allow one extension for a period of not more than 15 days on meritorious grounds upon payment of the required fees and charges.
Fees include: Filing Fee PHP 150.00; Permit to Purchase PHP 300.00 per station; Permit to Possess PHP 300.00; Construction Permit PHP 1,000.00; Inspection Fee PHP 1,000.00 per year; Radio Station License PHP 1,200.00 per year (ML/P), and PHP 100,000.00 x N per year for fixed stations; Special Permit for SNG PHP 200,000.00; Extension of Special Permit for SNG PHP 100,000.00.
All earth stations, fixed and mobile, must conform with the technical and operating standards prescribed by INTELSAT, INMARSAT, or any separate satellite systems, as well as the Telecommunications Standards Bureau (TSB) of the International Telecommunications Union.
Yes, they may be allowed direct access to international mobile satellite systems, but the lease or rental of transponder space must be through a duly enfranchised and certificated public telecommunications carrier.
They must present a certification from a foreign country with which the Philippines has an existing reciprocal agreement, validated by the Commission.
Violations shall be dealt with in accordance with existing laws.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation, provided that three certified copies were filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center.