The passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill will allow for more affordable and better quality internet connection, the National Economic and Development Authority said Friday, March 15.Speaking on the sidelines of the forum “The Future of the Philippine Connectivity,” NEDA Secretary...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for the enactment of a proposal to establish the Department of Water Resources in order to resolve the duplicative roles in water agencies.“Currently, there are over 30 agencies with overlapping functions over the country's water...
The legislative proposal providing for open access approach in the data transmission industry took a step forward towards enactment following its approval on third and final reading in the House of Representatives.
All House members present during regular session on Wednesday, July 28 voted to...
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) expressed optimism that Congress will approve the Open Access in Data Transmission bill during its Third Regular session stressing the legislative will bridge critical gaps in broadband infrastructure by attracting more firms to invest in the data transmission and...
All existing telco laws must be integrated into one to avoid conflicting provisions when legislators pass the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill.
“Organizing outdated laws on telecommunications in one comprehensive law will prevent conflicting provisions,” stressed Atty. Ariel Tubayan,...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-led Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC) is strongly urging the quick approval of the proposed Open Access in Data Transmission Act and the signing of an executive order (EO) for satellite-based internet connectivity to accelerate the country’s shift...
