National Telecommunications Commission

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is a government agency responsible for regulating and supervising telecommunications in the Philippines. It ensures stable internet access during critical periods such as elections and Holy Week, and collaborates with other agencies to address cybersecurity and operational concerns. The NTC also monitors compliance with regulatory requirements and issues permits to support safe communications infrastructure during national holidays and events.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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Legarda, Tulfo file bills to ban online gambling

Senators Loren Legarda and Raffy Tulfo have filed separate bills to ban online gambling and its promotion in the Philippines.
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DICT defends KPB, stresses regulatory safeguards

On Tuesday, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) defended the Konektadong Pinoy Bill (KPB), which aims to improve internet service delivery in the Philippines.
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Lawmakers push for House hearings on regulating online gambling

FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list Rep. Brian Poe and 1Tahanan Party-list Rep. Nathaniel Oducado have filed resolutions for House hearings to investigate the social issues surrounding the rise of online gambling in the Philippines.
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Sen Ejercito urges probe into online gambling, calls for restrictions

Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito warned that online gambling poses a more severe social crisis than Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), urging government action and filing a resolution seeking a probe into the rapid proliferation of online gambling.
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PNP-ACG arrests over 5,099 for online crimes, calls for SIM limits

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported that over 5,099 individuals were arrested for various online crimes between January and mid-June 2025.
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Telcos urge Marcos to veto Konektadong Pinoy bill over security concerns

A group of telecommunications companies urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the Konektadong Pinoy bill on Monday, citing national security issues and inadequate protection for small players.
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PAOCC launches campaign against abusive OLAs

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched a major campaign against abusive online lending applications (OLAs) on Monday and introduced a one-stop shop for complaint handling.
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DICT investigates DITO over alleged unlicensed Chinese workers

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is launching an investigation into allegations that DITO Telecommunity Corp. employs around 400 Chinese workers without proper working visas.
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Gov orders telcos, ISPs to keep internet stable during elections

The Philippine government has instructed telecommunications companies and internet service providers to maintain stable internet access during the May 12, 2025 elections.
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Globe, NTC, DPWH form task force to reduce fiber cuts in Cagayan de Oro

A telecommunications company has strengthened its collaboration with government agencies to prevent disruptive fiber cuts linked to roadworks in Cagayan de Oro City.
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