Law Summary
Registration Requirement
- ISPs must secure a Certificate of Registration from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
- This requirement is grounded on Republic Act No. 7925 (Public Telecommunications Policy Act) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
- The NTC Memorandum Circular 8-9-95 mandates that entities offering Value Added Services, including Internet connections, must comply.
Authorized Participation in Government Transactions
- Only ISPs that are duly registered with the NTC may engage in business transactions with government agencies.
- Non-registered ISPs are prohibited from supplying Internet connection services to government bodies.
- Furthermore, non-registered ISPs are barred from participating in any bidding processes for government Internet connection contracts.
Legal and Procedural Enforcement
- This circular ensures regulatory compliance and integrity in governmental procurement of Internet services.
- Enforcement mechanisms include prohibiting non-registered ISPs from participating in government tenders or providing unregistered services.
Effectivity and Publication
- The circular became effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Additionally, three (3) certified true copies of the circular were furnished to the UP Law Center for record.
Signatories
- The circular was adopted on November 16, 1998.
- It was signed by Ponciano V. Cruz, Jr., Commissioner; Roberto L. Duque, Deputy Commissioner; and George C. Kintanar, Deputy Commissioner.