Responsibilities of the NTC as Designating Authority
- The NTC is mandated to designate, monitor, and verify the accreditation and conformity assessment bodies relevant to telecommunications products and services.
- It must adhere to guidelines set forth by the International Standardization Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Coordination with Relevant Government Agencies
- The NTC will collaborate closely with the Bureau of Product Standards and the Office of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.
- This collaboration focuses on establishing the criteria and requirements for accreditation and conformity assessment bodies.
Amendments and Revisions
- The memorandum may be revised or amended at the discretion of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology Office.
- Revisions will be made in the interest of public service or to fulfill international commitments of the Philippines.
Effectivity and Implementation
- The Circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Additionally, three (3) certified true copies of the Circular must be furnished to the University of the Philippines Law Center.
Signatory and Adoption
- The Memorandum was adopted and signed on March 23, 2004, by Virgilio L. Pea, Chairman of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.