The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is the Philippine government’s regulatory agency overseeing the country’s telecommunications, broadcasting, and radiocommunication services. Established on July 23, 1979, under Executive Order No. 546, the NTC operates as an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). 

Mandate and Functions:

The NTC is responsible for supervising, adjudicating, and controlling all telecommunications services and television and radio networks throughout the Philippines. Its key functions include:

• Regulation: Formulating guidelines, rules, and regulations for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of various telecommunications facilities and services nationwide.

• Licensing: Issuing licenses and permits to operate telecommunications, broadcast, and radiocommunication facilities and services.

• Spectrum Management: Allocating and assigning radio frequency spectrum to ensure efficient and interference-free operations.

• Consumer Protection: Addressing complaints and disputes between consumers and service providers, ensuring compliance with service standards.

Vision:

By 2025, the NTC aims to be a world-class regulatory agency meeting the challenges of the digital world. 

Leadership:

As of the latest information, the NTC is led by:

• Commissioner: Atty. Ella Blanca B. Lopez

• Deputy Commissioners: Atty. Jon Paulo V. Salvahan and Engr. Alvin Bernard N. Blanco

Contact Information:

• Address: BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila

• Email: special.licensing@ntc.gov.ph, regulation@ntc.gov.ph, ntcncr@ntc.gov.ph, ncr.director@ntc.gov.ph

• Website: ntc.gov.ph

The NTC plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Philippines’ telecommunications and broadcasting sectors operate efficiently, fairly, and in the best interest of the public.