Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla renewed his call for the Senate to conduct an investigation into the continued indefinite suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Padilla said it is imperative to probe the possible violation of press freedom with SMNI’s...
Following a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered internet providers to block access to Binance's website — the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. (NTC / Manila Bulletin) In a statement issued on March...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recently ordered all internet service providers to immediately block the website of OctaFX for the protection of the investing public, as requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes after a similar move by the NTC...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Tuesday, Jan. 23 confirmed the issuance of a new cease and desist order (CDO) against Swara Sug Media Corporation (Swara Sug), known as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), following reports of the network's failure to comply with the...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla is eyeing to file a resolution in relation to the supposed lack of due process in the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) imposition of a 30-day suspension on the operations of television network Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI). In a statement on...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday, Dec. 21 ordered the suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days. SMNI/NTC "The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), acting on the House of Representative's Resolution No. 189, entitled 'Resolution...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas The 30-day suspension order slapped against SMNI is part of the process to holding the controversial television network accountable. Thus, said Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas in a statement Thursday...
Senator Imee Marcos questioned the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) move of issuing a show-cause order and a 30-day suspension at the same time against controversial television network SMNI. "Who's afraid of SMNI? Which media entities will remain to uphold the freedom of the press,...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The House of Representatives has sent a strong message against television network SMNI regarding its alleged various infractions of the country’s laws. This, after the 300-plus strong chamber adopted on...
Mobile phone users would now be required to take a “live selfie” before their SIM registration application is approved. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Sec. Ivan John Uy presents the agency's proposed 2024 budget before a Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday, September 15 urged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to focus on enhancing the process and implementing stricter mechanisms for SIM registration rather than temporarily discontinuing it. “Hindi itigil muna—higpitan nila (Don’t stop...
Complaints about text scams declined and then sharply increased right after the deadline of the SIM registration ended, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said on Tuesday, September 5. NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez disclosed this phenomenon during the Senate Committee on...
