NTC to Congress: Give us more ‘teeth’ to impose telco rules

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/24/2017

The country’s telecommunications watchdog is encouraging Congress to give them more “teeth” in imposing circulars on existing telco players, compelling them to improve services and address the country’s slow internet connection. “We’ve issued a memorandum setting a…

Mixed reactions from Cebuanos on ‘zero signal’

Dominic D. Yasay, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/13/2017

MIXED reactions from the Cebuano community met the announcement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) had approved their request to shut down all cell sites surrounding the Basilica Minore del Santo…

A safe Sinulog

Editorial 01/13/2017

In the run-up to tomorrow’s Sinulog Grand Parade and Dance presentation, some personal sacrifices have to be made to ensure public safety, and these are quite small when ranged against the scope and scale of the event…

‘Zero signal’: The NTC agrees to shut down signal during Sinulog Grand Parade

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 01/12/2017

Those who will attend the Sinulog Festival activities this weekend or live anywhere near the fluvial procession and grand parade’s routes in Cebu City must plan ahead since mobile communication will be impossible in these areas during…

Globe to shut down mobile services during Sinulog

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/12/2017

Globe Telecom on Thursday announced that it comply with the directive of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to temporarily shut down its mobile services in some areas in Cebu City during the celebration of the Sinulog Festival…

‘911’ will be the official emergency hotline in the Philippines by August

07/24/2016

The National Telecommunications Commission issued a series of orders paving the way for the use of “911” as the national emergency hotline number, as directed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. Specifically, the NTC said it issued a memorandum…

Cebu City Council clamors for faster Internet speed

Nestle L. Semilla 09/24/2015

WHAT can be done about slow Internet access in the country? The  Cebu City Council yesterday asked  the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to craft   plans to improve Internet services to subscribers. In a privilege speech, Councilor Nestor…

Archdiocese says sorry for causing confusion

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jhunnex Napallacan 02/17/2015

The Archdiocese of Cebu issued a public apology yesterday over the confusion caused when Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal read the statement prepared by the National Transformation Council (NTC) calling for President Aquino to step down following…

Archdiocese spokesman says NTC report ‘misleading’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/15/2015

The spokesman of the Cebu Archdiocese said it was not true that Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma was joining the call of the National Transformation Council (NTC) for President Aquino to step down. Msgr. Joseph Tan, media liaison…

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