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About
MISSION
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) shall maintain and continuously improve a
regulatory regime conductive to the development and provision of an affordable, visible, reliableand accessible telecommunications infrastructure and services.
VISION
By 2015, the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) is a strong and pro-active
regulatory agency able to steer the telecommunications and Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) sectors as the primary engine for national progress and development.
FUNCTIONS:
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT (AFD)
The Administrative and Financial Department shall be responsible for undertaking activities
relative to personnel, operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement, financialreporting, general services and other related supportive services.
PERSONNEL
Advise management on personnel policy and administration
Develop and administer a personnel program which shall include selection and placement,classification and pay, career and employee development, performance ratings, employee relations
and welfare services Attend to all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absences, appointments, promotions,
transfers, resignations and retirements and other personnel transactions Prepare and conduct a continuous training program in the Commission and its Regional Offices
Keep and maintain plantilla of personnel and related records and statistics and
Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
FINANCE
Advise management on budgetary and financial matters
Develop plans and programs relative to the financial and budgetary requirements in carrying outthe work programs and projects of the Commission
Attend to the technical preparation of the annual budget estimates including special or
supplemental budgets
Prepare annual financial work plans, and take charge of budget execution, control and reporting,including monthly reports of operations and income
Provide technical advise/assistance to budget units of the Regional Offices
Responsible in the processing of requisitions and financial disbursements, and in the certification
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of availability of funds and obligation thereof
Maintain basis and subsidiary accounting records and the books of accounts reflecting financial
transactions and income of the Commission, and keep and maintain all such records includingsupporting papers
Undertake management survey and study of the administrative organization and make
recommendations for staffing standard and manpower requirements and introduce worksimplification techniques, controls and procedures for the Commission
Develop plans and programs objectives relative to management improvement in the Commission
Maintain and update the Commission's organization and other related manuals and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Legal Department shall be responsible for the quasi-judicial functions of the Commission byproviding legal advice or assistance to the Commission & the units & Regional Offices under it. It
shall conduct formal hearings on applications for Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the
operation of communication utilities & services, radio communication systems, wire or wirelesstelephone or telegraph systems, radio and TV broadcasting systems & other similar public utilities
& petitions for authority to charge rates, increase of capitalization, loans & other related matters. It
exercises supervision over the Adjudicative and the Administrative Litigation Divisions. Prepareslegal opinions on questions of facts & law, as well as legal briefs & position papers on cases
concerning telecommunication authorization & operations. Prepares drafts or rules & regulations
that may be issued by the Commission, including bills or treaties for legislation affecting the
telecommunications industry.
ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION DIVISION
Holds pre-hearing conference with parties & counsel for possibility of amicable settlement,
simplification of issues, stipulation of facts & such other arrangements as may be conducted for the
speedy disposition of cases. Executes acknowledgement of agreements, evaluates evidence presented, issues
subpoenas/subpoena duces tecum to parties and witnesses and swears in those who are to testify,
rules upon questions of pleadings and procedures, drafts orders and/or reports with
recommendations and pens separate concurring or dissenting opinions. Conducts administrative investigations including the review of administrative charges, against
erring employees of the Commission.
Files formal charges, investigates and hears administrative cases on personnel & rendersdecisions and/or reports with recommendations.
Prosecutes cases involving violations of the radio laws & NTC rules and regulations.
ADJUDICATIVE DIVISION
Holds pre-hearing conference with parties and counsel for stipulation of facts for the speedy
disposition of cases making it less cumbersome.
Prepares & issues subpoenas/subpoenas duces tecum to parties & witnesses & swears in those
who are to testify, rules upon questions of pleadings and procedures, drafts orders or reports with
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recommendations and pens separate concurring or dissenting opinions.
Conducts formal hearings on application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for
the operation of communication utilities & services. Prepares legal opinions on questions of facts & law, as well as legal briefs & position papers on
cases concerning telecommunication authorization & operations.
Prepares drafts or rules & regulations that may be issued by the Commission, including bills ortreaties for legislation affecting the telecommunications industry.
RADIO REGULATIONS AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT (RRLD)
The Radio Regulation and Licensing Department shall assume the functions relative to theimplementation of issued Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, registration of radio
transmitter/transceiver equipment, licensing of all radio stations, issuance of Safety
Radiotelegraphy/Radiotelephony Certificates for ocean-going vessels or ships, recognition of radiotraining schools and the examination and licensing of radio operators.
RADIO OPERATOR TRAINING SCHOOLS DIVISION
Develop, formulate and implement policy guidelines for the examination and licensing of radio
operators and the recognition and operational standards for radio training schools Conduct regular and special radio operator examinations
Act on all applications for the examination and licensing of commercial and non-commercial
radio operators and for station licenses and certificates of recognition of radio training schools,
including certificates to teach Make a study for any desired change or revision and the updating of the curricula and method of
instructions to improve the standard of radio training schools
Keep and maintain up-to-date lists of licensed radio operators and recognized radio trainingschools
Maintain liaison and coordination with the Ministry of Education and Culture and other offices or
agencies and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
FIXED AND LAND MOBILE SERVICES DIVISION
Develop, formulate and implement policy guidelines for the operational licensing of all radio
stations within the fixed and land mobile services Act on all applications for permits to purchase, possess, own, transfer, sell and construct or
manufacture radio transmitter/transceiver equipment, as well as for radio construction permits and
licenses for the installation and operation of stations within fixed and land mobile services. Assign call-signs and frequencies in coordination with the Frequency Management Division and
make reports to said Division of assignments made for recording and recording and registration to
the International Frequency Registration Board Keep and maintain an up-to-date list of stations and registered radio transmitter/transceiver
equipment for which licenses and permits are issued;
Provide advisory or consultative technical services on matters relating to the licensing of radio
stations and
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Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
SAFETY SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES DIVISION
Develop, formulate and implement policy guidelines for the operational licensing of radiostations within the broadcast, maritime, aeronautical, and amateur services, as well as satellite and
space communication services, paging system and other similar special radio services or stations
Act on all applications for permits to purchase, possess, own, transfer, sell and construct ormanufacture radio transmitter/transceiver equipment, radio construction permits and licenses for
the installation and operation of stations within the broadcast, maritime, aeronautical, and amateur
services, satellite and space communications services, paging systems and other similar special
radio services or stations Assign call-signs and frequencies in coordination with the Frequency Management Division and
make reports to said Divisions of assignments made for recording and registration to the
International Frequency Registration Board;
Keep and maintain an up-to-date list of stations and registered radio transmitter/transceiverequipment for which licenses and permits are issued;
Provide advisory or consultative technical services on matters relating to the licensing of radiostations and
Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (TPDD)The Telecommunications Planning and Development Department shall be responsible for
providing the Commission with economical, efficient and effective service relating to planning,
programming and project development. It shall attend to the development of an effective radiofrequency spectrum management program and shall provide technical service for the formulation
of standards for the regulation and authorization of telecommunications systems or services,
stations, operations, and equipment.
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DIVISION
Prepare plans and programs to carry out the functions and operations of the commission Formulate basic policies and guidelines for budget preparation and resource allocation
Provide technical services relating to planning and programming and project development
Undertake study for the development and formulation of standards for the regulation andauthorization of telecommunications systems or services;
Plan broad programs for the development of telecommunications in the country
Conduct feasibility study in terms of economic and financial viability for policy formulationguidance in the operation of public telecommunications services or stations
Provide advisory or consultative technical services or assistance to other agencies on matters
relating to telecommunications planning and operations Operate and maintain electronic data processing machines and equipment
Maintain liaison and coordination with the Planning Service of the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications, NEDA and other proper agencies and
Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
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Planning the NTC Annual Report
Prepare the Medium Term Agency Plan
(The Medium Term Agency Plan serves as our basis in submitting projects and agency programsfor the annual budgetary allocation. Although it has a term of 5 years, the plan is being updated
annually.)
Collate operational data on a monthly basis, subsequently prepare the required periodic reportsfor submission to DOTC
- NTC Accomplishment/Performance Report Submitted semi-annually.
- Status Reports of Ongoing NTC Infra Projects submitted monthly- Operational Accomplishments of NTC submitted quarterly.
Coordinate and provide assistance to project implementation groups such as the preparation of
Project Program of Work, preparation of technical specification and cost estimates. Prepare Program for Capital Outlay funds including technical specifications of all IT equipment
Assist the AFD in the preparation of the annual budget and cause the preparation of the
following:
- Project profiles of all Infra project proposals- Agency Performance Measures
- Budget Briefing and Presentation materials Continuously provide telecommunications data to several organizations and researches.
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION
Develop and formulate technical standards for telecommunications equipment design and
performance and system installation Act on applications for type acceptance and type approval for telecommunications equipment
Develop an effective program for technical research and study to find out potential new users of
radio as well as new or improved techniques for radio communication operations Conduct scientific studies in wave propagation, satellite and space communications
Attend to the standardization and calibration of the Commission's technical monitoring
equipment and laboratory facilities Compile, analyze and integrate statistical data and information regarding all telecommunication
services, systems or stations, including operational statistics, and present them periodically in the
forms of statistical tables, charts or graphs for the guidance of the Commission
Develop projections of forecasts and prepare corresponding and related reports and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT
Make continuing studies of the frequency allocation to various radio services from theInternational Telecommunications Union (ITU) table of allocation to meet local requirements, as
well as of new technical developments affecting frequency usage to promote nationwide and more
effective utilization of the radio frequency spectrum
Coordinate the assignment of call-signs and frequencies that may be made from the Local
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Frequency Sub-Allocation Table and maintain a Master frequency records of assignment made c.
Prepare and submit registration reports and notices to the IFRB of the International
Telecommunications Union of locally assigned frequencies and call-signs, together withcorresponding technical particulars including frequency changes, alterations, modifications and
deletions of particulars of local stations.
COMMON CARRIERS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (CCAD)
The Common Carrier Authorization Department shall be responsible for the development,
formulation and implementation of policies, programs and operational standards relating to the
regulation and authorization of domestic and international telecommunication public utilities,including radio and television broadcasting system and other similar public utilities.
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CARRIER SERVICES DIVISION
Develop, formulate and implement policies, programs and operational standards for the
regulation and authorization of domestic and international telecommunications public utilities asregards service areas, systems, services and facilities
Act on all applications for authorization to operate domestic and international public radio
communication services or stations, including telex, date and facsimile telecommunicationsservices and make appropriate recommendation to the Commission
Conduct staff inspection for physical appraisal and valuation of facilities and rate determination,
including survey of proposed services areas, and make report to Commission
Provide advisory or consultative technical services on matters concerning common carrierauthorization and operations, and assist the commission in the adjudication of cases pertaining
thereto and
Perform such other functions as may be provided by the law.
WIRE AND SPECIAL PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION
Develop, formulate and implement policies, programs and operational standards for the
regulation and authorization of radio and television broadcasting system, TV translator system,
telephone services, toll stations, submarine cable systems, space and satellite communicationsystems, paging systems, and other similar public utilities
Act on all applications for authorization to operate radio and television broadcasting system,
satellite and space communication systems, TV translator system, paging system, telephonesystem, toll stations, submarine cable system and other similar special public utilities and make
appropriate recommendation thereon to the Commission
Conduct staff inspection for physical appraisal and valuation of facilities and rate determination,including survey of proposed service areas and make report to the Commission
Provide advisory or consultative technical services on matters concerning authorization and
operation of wire communication system or services, radio and television broadcasting system andother special public utilities, and assist the Commission in the adjudication of cases pertaining
thereto and
Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
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