00:00 The National Telecommunications Commission's fine for the companies that violate their laws was very high.
00:07 That's why the Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines
00:12 and especially the small operators will be condemned.
00:16 The explanation of the NTC in the speech of Bernadette Reyes.
00:19 The Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines of FICTAP
00:29 will be condemned by the NTC.
00:37 The NTC will be held accountable for the violation of the law
00:39 of the public telecommunications entities, radio, TV and other broadcast stations,
00:45 and cable antenna television operators.
00:48 In the draft memorandum circular,
00:50 the fine will be reduced from P5,000 to P2,000,000 every day
00:54 to those who violate any certificate, law or regulation of the NTC, depending on the size of the company.
01:01 There are also particular violations that can reach up to P1,000,000 depending on the type of violation and size of the company.
01:09 For example, the operating without valid authority,
01:12 which can reach up to P200,000,000 for large companies.
01:18 According to FICTAP, it is not possible by small cable and internet operators.
01:23 Only large companies can benefit from this.
01:27 This will result in the return of Duopoly to the local telecommunications industry
01:32 and the death of MSMEs, the loss of jobs in the Philippines
01:37 and the loss of millions of pesos in the government.
01:39 If you didn't pay the penalty, you will be suspended.
01:43 If we cannot pay the penalty,
01:45 whatever the fault of the cable operator or cable internet provider, we will be closed.
01:52 Who will deliver to the countryside?
01:55 So now, what will happen is Duopoly will return because these big players can afford.
02:03 It is also important that the memorandum circular passed the so-called regulatory impact assessment
02:08 or investigation before the implementation of the new fine.
02:11 In the so-called NTC's help on May 15, FICTAP mentioned these facts,
02:17 but NTC's support was not enough.
02:20 Before you make a law, especially when you increase or pay a penalty,
02:26 you need to go to the court.
02:28 If you go to the court, it's a public discussion.
02:32 We will know in the court and we will discuss how to pay the penalty.
02:37 FICTAP clarified that they are not in favor of the payment of the fine,
02:42 but it seems that there are more incentives for the countryside
02:45 that also wants to provide services while the small local service providers are having a hard time.
02:51 In an interview, NTC said that after the thorough study of the input and comments,
02:58 the agency will issue a revised version of the memorandum circular.
03:02 This can be added to the new public consultation if necessary.
03:07 For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes, for Tutok, 24 hours.
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