Laws, Rules & Regulations

 

Republic Acts

RA 10844      An act creating the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Defining its power and functions, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes
RA 3846 An act providing for the Regulation of Radio Stations and Radio Communications in the Philippine Islands, and for other purposes
RA 7925 An act to Promote and Govern the Development of Philippine Telecommunications and the Delivery of Public Telecommunications Services
RA 8439 An act providing a Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other Science and Technology Personnel in Government
RA 8370 Children's Television Act of 1997
RA 9775 An Act Defining and Penalizing the crime of Child Pornography, Prescribing Penalties therefor and for other Purpose
IRR RA9775 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9775 Otherwise known as the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009
RA 9184 IRR of Government Procurement Reform Act
Act 3396 An Act to make the installations of Radio Apparatus Ubligatory for Ships of Philippine Register, Provided for the operation thereof and Establish Penalties for Violations
IRR RA 10635                                               Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10635, An Act EStablishing the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) as the Single Maritime Administration Responsible for the Implementation and Enforcement of the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and watchkeeping for Seafarers, As Amended, and International Agreements or Covenants Related Thereto, Otherwise Known as the "Marina STCW Administration Act of 2014"
CA 146 Public Service Act
RA 9485 An Act to Improve Efficiency in the Delivery of Government Service to the Public by Reducing Bureaucratic Red Tape, Preventing Graft and Corruption, and Providing Penalties Therefor.

Presidential Decrees

PD 576-A Regulating the Ownership and Operation of Radio and Television Stations and for other purposes                                 
PD 1986 Creating the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
PD 1987 An Act Creating the Videogram Regulatory Board

Department Orders

DO 5 Rules and Regulations Governing Commercial Radio Operators
DO 7 Rules and Regulations Governing Radio Training Schools in the Philippines
DO 11                        General Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction, Installation, Establishment or Operation of Radio Stations and the Possession or Ownership, Construction or Manufacture, Purchase, Sale and Transfer of Transmitter or Transceivers in the Philippines

Executive Orders

EO 546                           
Creating a Ministry of Public Works and a Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Creation of NTC)
EO 269 Creating the Commission on Information and Communications Technology
EO 454 Transferring Back the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Under the Supervision and Control of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
EO 648 Attaching the National Telecommunications Commission from the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT)
EO 47 Reorganizing, Renaming and Transferring the Commission on Information and Communications Technology and its Attached Agencies to the Department of Science and Technology, Directing the implementation Thereof and for other purposes
EO 205 Regulating the Operation of Cable Antenna Television (CATV) System in the Philippines, and for other purposes
EO 436 Prescribing Policy Guidelines to Govern the Operations of Cable Television in the Philippines
EO 109 Policy to Improve the Provision of Local Exchange Carrier Service
EO 59 Prescribing the Policy Guidelines for Compulsory Interconnection of Authorized Public Telecommunications carriers in order to create a universally accessible and fully Integrated Nationwide Telecommunications Network and thereby Encourage Greater Private Sector Investment in Telecommunications
EO 468 Providing for the Creation of a National Council for the Promotion of Electronic Commerce in the Country
EO 196 Vesting the Jurisdiction, Control and Regulation over the Philippine Communications Satellite Corporation with the National Telecommunications Commission
EO 467 Providing for a National Policy on the Operation and use of International Satellite Communications in the Country
EO 255 Requiring All Radio Stations with Musical Format Programs to Broadcast a minimum of Four Original Pilipino Musical Compositions in every Clockhour and for Other Purposes
EO 298
Amending further EO 248 and EO 248-A, which Prescribes Rules and Regulations and New Rates of allowances for official local and foreign travels of Government Personnel

Memorandum Circulars

AERONAUTICAL SERVICES
MC 04-05-2004 Frequency Band Allocation 14 - 14.5 Ghz. for Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service on Secondary Basis
MC 26-89 Modification of frequency allocation relating to the use of the band 136-137 MHz by the Aeronautical Mobile (R) Service
MC 07-8-83 Issuance of Temporary Permit to Operate Radio Stations on board private Aircrafts to and/or pleasure crafts to foreigners temporarily stationed in the Philippines
   
AMATEUR SERVICES
MC-02-06-2019 Frequency Band Allocation and Types of Emission for Amateur Radio Service
MC-04-06-2017 Allocation of the frequency band, 5351.5-5366.5 KHz, For amateur Radio Service on Secondary Basis
OO 183-12-2016
Guidelines in the additional allocation of prefixes in the Amateur Radio Service
OO 76-05-2016
Guidelines in the issuance of Special Permits for the use of Vanity Call Signs and Special Event Call Signs in the Amateur Radio Service
OO 75-05-2016 Guidelines in the application for Amateur Radio Examination and Issuance of Amateur Radio Statio License (ARSL) / Radio Amateur Operator Certificate (RAOC)
OO 81-08-2015 Clarification of Morse Code Requirements for Amateur Examination and Licensing
MC 03-06-2014 Reconstituting the Amateur Radio Consultative Panel (ARCP)
OO 108-12-2012 Guidelines in the assignment of call sign in the Amateur Radio Service
MO 05-09-2012 Emergency Radio Communications Protocol for Radio Volunteers (NTC Task Force Bayanihan)
MC 03-08-2012 Revised Amateur Regulations                                                                                            
MC 17-11-2004 Amendment to Lifetime Amateur
MC 08-08-2003 Amending Section II-2.2.1, of MC 02-03-87, Implementation of the Revised Amateur Regulations
MC 07-04-84 Lifetime Amateur Radio Station License
MC 06-07-97 Further Amending MC 09-04-94A (Proof of attendance to an Orientation Seminar before taking Amateur Class C &/or D examination)
MC 03-01-95 Sale, Importation and Use of Amateur Radio Equipment
MC 09-04-94A Amending Memorandum Circular 9-4-94 of additional guidelines for the renewal of Amateur Radio License and Application for Amateur Radio Examination
MC 09-04-94 Additional Guidelines for the Renewal of Amateur License and Application for Amateur Radio Examination
MC 07-08-91 Reiterating that before an Amateur Radio Club can be Accredited by NTC, an Indorsement from PARA shall be Required
MC 10-05-90 Sub-Allocation of Frequency Band 430 - 440 MHz
MC 04-08-90 Sub-Allocation to Frequency Band 430 - 440 MHz
DO 2004-40 Amending DO 2003-02
DO 2003-02 Amending Section IV-4.4.1 of Ministry Circular No. 87-174, The Revised Amateur Radio Regulations
MC 02-03-87 Implementation of the Revised Amateur Regulations
MC 87-174 Revised Amateur Radio Regulations
MC 03-2-82 Identification of Amateur Club Radio Stations
MC 14-11-82 Implementation of the Revised Amateur Regulations
   
BROADCAST SERVICES
MC-08-08-2018 Additional Guidelines for the Evaluation of New CATV Applications
MC-07-08-2018 Further Amending MC No. 03-03-2005, Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service
MC-01-02-2018 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Memorandum Circular No. 04-06-2016 RE: Re-allocation of the 470-512 MHz Band for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) Service in the Philippines
MC-02-04-2017 Allowing the use of unassigned and unused allocated TV broadcast Channels (TV White Space) on Secondary and Non-Interference Basis
MC-01-03-2017 Amending Certain Provisions of Section 2 of NTC Memorandum Circular No. 02-03-2016 (Sale and Labeling of ISDB-T Receivers)
MC 04-06-2016 Re-allocation of the 470-512 Mhz band for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Service in the Philippines
MC 02-03-2016 Sale and Labeling of ISDB-T Receivers
MC 02-03-2016A Sale and Labeling of ISDB-T Receivers Annex A
MC 07-12-2014 Rules and Regulations for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Broadcast Service
MC 05-11-2013 Standard for digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Broadcast Service
MC 04-10-2013 IRR on Republic Act 10515 or the Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013
MC 04-11-2012 Temporary Suspension of issuance of TVRO License (C-TVRO) to Hotels, Resorts and Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU)
MC 02-06-2010 Standard for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Broadcast Service
MC 07-11-2008                                     Amending and/or modifying MC 04-06-2008 enjoining Radio & Television (TV) stations, Cable Telvision (CATV) facilities compliance with DO 5 series of 1948 and DO 88 series of 1973 for the purpose of clarifying certain policy issues with respect to the employment of licensed radio operators/technicians
MC 05-06-2008 Amending Memorandum Circular No. 11-09-2004 (Mandatory Taping of Radio and Television Programs)
MC 04-06-2008 Enjoining Radio & Television (TV) Stations & Cable Television (CATV) Facilities' Compliance with Department Order No. 5 Series of 1948 and Department Order No. 88 series of 1973
MC 11-11-2007 Guidelines for the operation of Digital FM Radio Broadcast
MC 02-06-2006 Guidelines for the grant and authorization of 500 Watt FM Broadcast Stations
MC 01-03-2006 Program Standards for Radio and TV Broadcast and Cable TV stations
MC 10-11-2005 Guidelines on the cablecasting of CATV channels with "Chatroom" formats
MC 08-11-2005 Reiterating Strict Compliance with Executive Order No. 255 dated July 25, 1987
MC 11-11-2005 Guidelines for sharing / Consolidation of Head-End Facilities of Cable Television Stations
MC 04-07-2005 Extension of the UHF TV Broadcast Band
MC 11-09-2004 Mandatory Taping of Radio and Television Programs
MC 10-10-2003 Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing Community Antenna/Cable Television (CATV) and Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Services to Promote Competition in the Sector
MC 10-11-2001 Extension of FM Broadcast Band
MC 01-01-2001 Reiteration of MC 11-12-85 RE: Program Standards
MC 14-10-98                                                              Guidelines in the Renewal/Extension of Temporary Permit of Radio/TV Broadcast Operators who failed to secure a legeslative Franchise Conformably with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Dated May 3, 1994 entered into by and between the National Telecommunications and the Committee on Legislative Franchises, House of Representative, and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP)
MC 19-11-94 Renewl of Provisional Authorizations to Operate and Maintain CATV Systems
MC 15-09-94 Setting Certain Procedures in the Application for increase of the number of channels to be offered by Cable Television Station
MC 10-04-94 Setting Certain Non-Exclusive Criteria in the Application for Certificate of Authority to Operate Cable Television System
MC  05-02-94 Registration and Licensing of all Television Receive Only (TVRO) Station
MC 10-07-93 Implementing Guidelines on the Domestic Satellite Communications Policy
MC 02-01-93 Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration and Licensing of Satellite Television Receive Only (TVRO) Stations in the Philippines
MC 14-09-92 Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration and Licensing of Satellite Television Receive only (TVRO) Stations in the Philippines
MC 04-08-88 Revised Rules and Regulations Governing Cable Television System in the Philippines
MC 04-07-88 Implementing Rules and Regulations Requiring All Radio Stations to broadcast a minimum of four original pilipino musical compilation (OPM) in every clockhour
MC 11-12-85 Revision of MC 03-04-85 RE: Program Standards
MC 03-04-85 Promulgation of Technical and Program Standards in the Operation of Radio and TV Broadcast Station
MC 7 Procedure In The Purchase, Sale, Supply Or Grinding Of Crystals
MC 6 Submission Of List Of End-Users And Report Of Compliance To Directive To Revert To Assigned Frequencies
   
CELLULAR MOBILE SERVICES
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MC-03-06-2019 Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11202 Otherwise Known as the “Mobile Number Portability Act”
MC-01-05-2019 Rules and Regulations on Unlocking of Mobile Phones and Devices
MC-05-07-2018 Interconnection Charge for Short Messaging Services and Voice Service
MC 05-12-2017 Prescribing a one (1) year expiration period for prepaid loads.
MC 08-07-2009 Clarifying Certain Provisions of MC 04-07-2009 (Further Amending MC 03-03-2005A (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service))
MC 06-07-2009 Suspension of the effectivity of paragraph "4" of MC No. 03-07-2009, Guidelines on Prepaid Loads
MC 05-07-2009 Guidelines on unit of Billing of Mobile Voice Service
MC 04-07-2009 Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005A (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)
MC 03-07-2009 Guidelines on Prepaid Loads
MC 03-03-2005A Amendment to the Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service Dated March 15, 2005
MC 03-03-2005 Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service
MC 08-08-2004A Additional Rules and Regulations on the Purchase, Sale, Lease and/or Retail of Mobile Phones
MC 08-08-2004 Additional Rules and Regulations on the Purchase, Sale, Lease and/or Retail of Mobile Phones
MC 07-08-2004 Rules and Regulations Governing the Repair, Servicing and Maintenance of Mobile Phones
MC 09-03-2000 Radio Frequency Allocation for Cellular Mobile Telephone Service
   
CPE (CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT)
MC 01-01-2012 Guidelines in the Importation of non-type approved/accepted Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) for purposes of demonstration and/or testing
MC 02-01-2001 Revised Customer Premises Equipment Interface Standards and Procedures for Type Approval and Type Acceptance
MC 01-04-88 Rules and Regulations Governing Equipment Provided by Customers/Subscribers of Public Network
   
CIVIC GROUP SERVICES
MC 12-08-92 Promulgate Rules and Regulations to govern the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of a Radio Communication Network by Civic Action Organizations and their bonafide members
   
FIXED AND LAND MOBILE SERVICES
MC 02-03-2013 Frequency Allocation for Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) and for other Applications in the Mobile Service
MC 11-09-2002 Requiring Minimum Number of Stations to Applications for Authority to Establish, Operate and Maintain A Conventional Non-Carrier Radio Communications Network
MC-09-07-96 Amending memorandum circular No. 11-21-88 (PRS)
MC-02-01-92 UHF Radio Frequency Allocation for Personal Radio Service (PRS)
MC 10-08-91 Criteria for the Grant of Commercial Radio Station Licenses
MC 10-18-90 Rules and Regulations Governing Public Repeater Network Services in the Philippines
MC-12-26-88 Guidelines and Procedures for the grant of authorization under the government personal radio service to certain members of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government to acquire and operate radiocommunications equipment.
MC 11-21-88 Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing the Authorization, Installation, Operation, etc. of the Personal Radio Service in the Philippines
MC 01-03-88 Procedure in the Purchase of Radio Transcievers from Abroad
DO 11 General Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction, Installation, Establishment or Operation of Radio Stations and the Possession or Ownership, Construction or Manufacture, Purchase, Sale and Transfer of Transmitter or Transceivers in the Philippines
   
LOW POWER EQUIPMENT
MC-01-02-2020 Further Amending Section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007
MC-06-08-2018 Amending Sections 1 and 2 of MC No. 03-05-2007
MC-03-06-2017 Further Amending Section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007
MC 01-01-2016 Multiple Gigabit Wireless Systems (MGWS) in frequencies around 60 GHz
MC 06-08-2015 Amending Sections 1 and 2 of MC 03-05-2007
MC 04-08-2015 Frequency Allocation for Telemetry and Other Similar Data Systems
MC 02-02-2015 Amending Section 2 of MC 03-05-2007
MC 02-01-2014A Amending Section 6(B) and Section 6(C) of MC 02-01-2014
MC 02-01-2014 Addendum to MC 2-1-97, 1-1-98 and Providing Additional Licensing Guidelines and Procedures for the Short Range Radio Service (SRRS)
MC 01-02-2013 Amending Sec. 5.2 of MC 03-05-2007 (Hyperlans and RLANs)
MC 03-05-2007 Frequency Bands for the Use and Operation of Short Range Devices (SRDs)
MC 03-08-2006 Use and Operation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Within the 13.553 - 13.567 MHz, 918 - 920 MHz and 2446 - 2454 MHz Bands
MC 09-11-2005 Frequency Allocation for Telemetry and Other Similar Data Systems
MC 10-06-99 Amending Section E-1 of MC 07-06-98 (Special Permit Fee)
MC 07-06-98 Amendments to MC 02-01-97 and 01-01-98 and Providing Additional Licensing Guidelines and Procedures for Short Range Radio Service (SRRS)
MC 01-01-98 Licensing Guidelines and Procedures for Short-Range Radio Service (SRRS)
MC 02-01-97 Licensing Guidelines and Procedures for the Short Range Radio Service (SRRS)
MC 12-12-93 Allocation of frequency band 75.225 - 75.425 MHz for low power RF system
   
MARITIME SERVICES
MC-06-12-2019 Guidelines for the Issuance of Temporary Permit to Operate Ship Station of Newly Acquired Philippine Registered Ships Engaged in International Trade
MC-05-12-2019 Amendments to Section II.A.3, Section II.A.4 and Section II.C of Memorandum Circular 4-2-92, “Amendments to 1974 Safety of Life at Sea Convention (MC 2-2-82) concerning Radio Communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
MC-04-12-2019 Guidelines for the Issuance of Deletion Certificate for the Recall of Ship/Ship Earth Station Licenses and/or Certificates of Philippine Registered Ships
MC DRAFT Guidelines for the Accreditation Recognized Organization (Classification Society) and the Issuance of Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate for Philippine Registered Ships Engaged in international Voyages
MO-03-09-2018 Advisory Regarding the Migration of the Recognized Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Services from Inmarsat-3 (I-3) to Inmarsat-4 (I-4) Satellites
MO-02-02-2017 IMO MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.1 – Guidance on the Validity of Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships
STCW 2016-17 Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Examination, Assessment, Issuance and Revalidation of GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate
MC 08-08-2016                        Adoption and Implementation of Annex 2, Appendix 17 (Rev. WRC-12) of Radio Regulations Concerning Frequencies and Channeling Arrangements in the High Frequency Bands for the Maritime Service
DRAFT MC Amendment to MC No. 4-09-88, "Prescribed Equipment for Ship Stations of Various Vessels Plying Domestic Routes and other Requirements" and Prescribing the Required Radio Operators Thereof
MC 05-07-2016 Suspension of the Implementation of Memorandum Circular No. 03-06-2016
MC 03-06-2016 Amendment to MC No. 4-09-88, "Prescribed Equipment for Ship Stations of Various Vessels Plying Domestic Routes and other Requirements" and Prescribing the Required Radio Operators Thereof
MC 01-02-2015 Guidelines for the Acceptance of Application for Global Maritime Distress and SafetySystem (GMDSS) Radio Operator Examination
MC 09-09-2004 Guidelines for the implementation of SOLAS Convention amendment requiring Automatic Identification System (AIS) and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
MC 05-06-2004 Guidelines for the Grant of Authorization of Accounting Authorities in the Maritime Mobile Service
MC 08-12-2009 "Supplementing the NTC MC 10-09-2004, Prescribing Guidelines for the Special Registration of Unregistered Radio Transceiivers on Board Commercial Fishing Vessels Weighing 3.1 gross tons and above
MC 07-12-2009 Amending MC 16-89A "Guidelines and Procedures for Issuance of Special Radiotelephone Operator's Permit for Fishing Vessels (SROP-FV) without the need of Examination, To Qualified Applicants"
MC 06-12-2009 Guidelines in the Issuance of New/Revalidation of Certificate of Competency for General Operator Certificate
MC 02-04-2009 Guidelines for the Recognition of GMDSS Radio Certificates issued by or under the Authority of Another Party in accordance with Regulation 1/10 of the STCW Convention
MC 01-01-2009 Guidelines for the Licensing of Shipborne Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) Equipment
MC 10-09-2004 Prescribing Guidelines for the Special Registration of Unregistered Radio transceivers onboard commercial fishing vessels of 3.1 gross tonnage and above
MC 06-07-2004 Installation and Operation of Public Coast Stations
MC 13-09-2002 Amending MC 01-01-2002 on the Mandatory Installation of NAVTEX Receiver and Satellite EPIRB to certain categories of Philippine registered vessels engaged in the coastwise trade
MC 01-01-02 Mandatory Installation of NAVTEX receiver and satellite EPIRB as additional Navigational Aids Equipment of Ship Radio Stations engaged in coastwise trade
MC 08-03-2000 Form of Safety Radio Certificate for Cargo Ships
MC 07-03-2000 Rules and Regulations Governing Shored-Based Maintenance
MC 05-03-2000 Guidelines on Annual Testing of 406 MHz Satellite Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
MC 04-03-2000 Guidelines on the Configuration of the Reserve Source or Sources of Energy used to supply Radio Installations on GMDSS Ships
MC 08-04-99 GMDSS Equipment Maintenance Requirements
MC 06-04-99 Qualifications and Number of Radio Personnel Required On-Board Philippines Registered GMDSS Vessels
MC-04-02-92 Amendments to the 1974 Safety of life at sea convention (MC 02-02-82) concerning radiocommunications for the global maritime distress and safety system.
MC 16-89A Guidelines and Procedures for issuance of Special Radiotelephone Operator's Permit for fishing vessels (SROP-FV),without examination to qualified Applicants
MC 11-24-88 Amending MC 04-09-88, Series of 1988
MC 04-09-88 Prescribed Equipment for Ship Stations of Various Vessels Plying Domestic Routes and Other Requirements
MC 02-02-82 Implementation of SOLAS 1974
MC 01-01-82 Final Extension of the Deadline Set Under MC 05-02-81 for all Fishing Boats to be provided with VHF Equipment
MC 05-02-81 Re-extending the Deadline set under MC 08-10-81 For all vessels to be provided with VHF Equipment
MC 1 Issuance Of Ship Radio Clearance By The Radio Control Office
   
RADIO COMMUNICATION DEALERS SERVICE
MC 02-03-2016 Sale and Labeling of ISDB-T Receivers
MC 02-03-2016A ISDB-T Standards Annex A
MC 09-09-2003 Wireless Data Networks and Devices
MC 15-10-98 Guidelines in the Accreditation of SRRS Sales Outlet
MC 11-08-96 Suspension of Application for New Radio Service Center, Dealer and Manufacturer
MC 09-12-95 Recognition of the Radion Telecom Dealers Association of the Philippines (RTDAP)
MC 03-01-95 Sale, Importation and use of Amateur Radio Equipment
MC 17-10-92 Issuance of Demonstration/Propagation Test Permit
MC 14-09-92 Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration and Licensing of Satellite Television Receive Only (TVRO) Stations in the Philippines
MC 09-08-91 Guidelines in the Sale, Purchase and Importation of Various Radio Communications Equipment Intended for use in Private and Government-Owned Radio Communications Networks
MC 02-05-88 Rules and Regulations Governing the Manufacture, Acquisition, Sale and Service of Radiocommunication Equipment
MC 01-04-88 Rules and Regulations Governing Equipment Provided by Customers / Subscribers of Public Networks
   
RADIO OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (ROC)
STCW 2016-17 Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Examination, Assessment, Issuance and Revalidation of GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate
MC 04-06-2014 Amending MC 14-89 entitled "Issuance of Government Radio Operator Certificate"
MC 05-07-2014 Amending Section 6.2.7 of MC 02-08-2012
MC 02-08-2012 Guidelines for the issuance of Certificate of Competency for: a.) Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC); b.) General Operator Certificate (GOC); and c.) Radio Electronic Certificate (REC)
MC 14-11-2004 Addendum to MC 15-12-2002, Requiring the Accreditation of Medical Clinic and Issuance of Medical Certificated for Marine Radio Personnel
MC 07-06-2003 Additional Guidelines to MC 11-08-92 (Validity adjusted to Birth Dates)
MC 03-04-2003 Revision to MC 13-11-91 Re: Guidelines in the Issuance of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
MC 15-12-2002 Prescribing a Quality Standard System (QSS) in the processing of Certificates of Competency (COC) of Marine Radio Personnel and Endorsement of holders of Radio Electronic Certificates (REC)
MC 05-09-01 Guidelines for the Issuance of a Certificate of Competency and Endorsement (COC-E) to a holder of Radio Electronic Certificate (REC) in accordance with Regulation I/2, Paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention
MC 11-04-2000 Amendment to age qualification of an applicant to qualify for the NTC licensure examination as stipulated under items, 1.b 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of MC 13-11-91, 09-07-98 and 06-06-98
MC-03-01-92 Guidelines in the acceptance and processing of application for commercial radiotelegraph/radiotelephone operator examinations filed by graduates of industrial electronics technician course (IETC) and Bachelor of science in industrial education major in electronics technology.
MC 16-08-99 Amendments to MC 10-07-98 RE: Additional Guidelines in Implementation of STCW-95 Concerning Radio Training Schools Offering GMDSS Radio Communication Course
MC 07-04-99 Exempting Unmanned Radio Stations from the Requirement of Duly Licensed Radio Operators
MC 18-10-98 Amendments to MC 10-07-98 RE: Rules, Regulations and Guidelines in the Implementation of STCW - 95 Concerning Radio Personnel and Radio Training Schools Offering GMDSS Radiocommunication Course
MC 10-07-98 Rules, Regulations and Guidelines in the Imlementation of STCW-95 Concerning Radio Personnel and Radio Training Schools Offering GMDSS Radio Communication Courses
MC 09-07-98 Guidelines in the issuance of Restricted Operator''s Certificate
MC 08-07-98 Amending MC 13-11-91, Guidelines in the issuance of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
MC 06-06-98 Guidelines in the issuance of a Radio Electronic Certificate (REC)
MC 10-12-95 Additional Guidelines in the conduct of Restricted Land Mobile (RLM) Seminar
MC 11-08-92 Adoption of New/Revised Certificate forms for all types/classes of Radio Operator Certificates being issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) - (Birthdate)
MC 09-07-92 Additional Guidelines in the conduct of Restricted Land Mobile (RLM) Radiotelephone Operator's Seminar and the issuance of the corresponding RLM certificate within the National Capital Region and for Other Purposes.
MC 13-11-91 Guidelines in the issuance of the General Operator Certificate (GOC)
MC 16-89A Guidelines and Procedures for issuance of Special Radiotelephone Operator's Permit for fishing vessels (SROP-FV),without examination to qualified Applicants
MC 14-89 Issuance of Government Radio Operator Certificate
MC 11-89 Allowing Graduates in Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering (ECE) Course to take the Commercial Radio Telephone Operator's Examination being Conducted by the Commission
MC 06-89 Guidelines to Correct the Irregular Practices in the Operation of Radio Training Schools in the Philippines
MC 01-02-86 Guidelines in the Conduct of Restricted Land Mobile Radiotelephone Operator Seminar
MC 07-08-85 Guidelines and Procedures for issuance of Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate for Land Mobile Station (RLM), without examination, to qualified applicants (RLMOP)
DO 5 Rules and Regulations Governing Commercial Radio Operators
DO 7 Rules and Regulations Governing Radio Training Schools in the Philippines
   
   
RADIO TRAINING CENTER
MC 05-08-2015 Amending Section XII, item a, of NTC MC 17-12-2002 Re: Rules and Regulations Governing Radio Training Centers Offering Short-Term GMDSS Radio Communications Courses
MC 16-11-2004 Rules and Regulations Governing Radio Training Schools (RTS) offering Communications Technician Course (CTC)
MC 15-11-2004 Addendum to MC 17-12-2002 Providing for the minimum qualification of Radio Training Centers (RTC) Assessors and Supervisors
MC 12-09-2004 Amendments  to MC 17-2-2002 (Rules and Regulations governing Radio Training Center (RTC) offering short term GMDSS Radio Communications Courses)
MC 06-06-2003 Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of a Refresher Course by NTC duly accredited Radio Training Centers
MC 02-02-2003 Addendum to MC 17-12-2002 Re: Rules and Regulations governing Radio Training Centers (RTC) offering short-term GMDSS Radio Communications Courses
MC 17-2-2002 Rules and Regulations governing Radio Training Center (RTC) offering short-term GMDSS Radio Communications Courses
MC 16-12-2002 Prescribing a Quality Standard System (QSS) on Radio Training Centers (RTC) offering short-term GMDSS Radio Communications Courses
   
TELECOM SERVICES
MC-03-06-2019 Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11202 Otherwise Known as the “Mobile Number Portability Act”
MC-01-05-2019 Rules and Regulations on Unlocking of Mobile Phones and Devices
MC-12-03-2018 Document Verification Report on the Requirements Submitted by the Provisional New Major Player
MO-04-12-2018 Uninterrupted Telecommunications Services During the Holiday Season
MC-09-09-2018 Rules and Regulations on the Selection Process for a New Major Player in the Philippine Telecommunications Market
MC-05-07-2018 Interconnection Charge for Short Messaging Services and Voice Service
MC 04-07-2018 Amendment to MC No. 06-07-2016, Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code “02”
MC-03-04-2018 Guidelines on Electronic Billing (E-Billing)
MC DRAFT Rules and Regulations on National Roaming
MO-10-10-2017 Public Telecommunication Entity (PTE) Identifier Within Local Exchange Area Code “02”
MO-06-06-2017 Filing of Applications for Renewal of Radio Station Licenses Expiring in the Last Quarter of Each Year
MC DRAFT Frequency Sharing And Coordination Between Fixed Satellite And Fixed Service Systems
MC 09-11-2016 Interconnection Charge For Voice Service
MC 07-08-2016 Fixed Wireless Systems operating in the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands
MC 06-07-2016 Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02"
MC 03-07-2015 Addendum on the Guidelines for internet service providers in the implementation of RA 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009)
MC 01-01-2014 Guidelines for Internet Service Providers in the Implementation of RA 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009)
MO 01-02-2013 Prohibition Of Portable Cellular Mobile Repeater And Portable Cell Site Equipment
MC 02-10-2011 Interconnection Charge for Short Messaging Service
MC 01-03-2010 Rules on the assignment of the Remaining Allocated 3G Radio Frequency Band
MC 05-07-2009 Guidelines on unit of Billing of Mobile Voice Service
MC 03-06-2009 Service Performance Standards for the Cellular Mobile Telephone Service
MC 06-10-2008 Rules on the Mandatory Interconnection of Cable Landing Stations to Backhaul Networks
MC 10-07-2007 Mandating the Development of Reference Access offers (RAO) to facilitate fair and expeditious interconnection or access between service providers
MC 09-07-2007 Rules on the Interconnection of Local Exchange Carriers in Local Calling Areas
MC 04-06-2007 Data Log Retention of Telecommunications Traffic
MC 07-08-2005 Rules and Regulations on the Allocation and Assignment of 3G Radio Frequency bands
MC 02-02-2004 Ocular Inspections of all Radio Stations operated by public Telecommunications Entities (PTE)
MC 04-05-2003 Non-Posting of Certificate of Registration of the Radio Units of Subscribers of Public Trunked Radio System
MC 12-09-02 Requiring a minimum number of Stations on all Applications for Auhority to Establish, Operate and Maintain a Non-Carrier Trunked Radio Communications Network
MC 08-09-95 Implementing Rules and Regulations for RA 7925 RE: An Act to Promote and Govern the Development of Philippine Telecommunications and the Delivery of Public Telecommunications Services
MC 07-07-86 Implementing Procedures for the Interconnection and Operation of  cordless Telephones
   
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
MC 07-08-2015 Rules on the measurement of fixed broadband / Internet Access Service
MC 03-07-2015 Addendum on the Guidelines for internet service providers in the implementation of RA 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009)
MC 01-01-2014
Guidelines for internet Service Providers in the implementation of RA 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009)
MC 02-05-2008 Value Added Services
MC 05-08-2005 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
MC 3-11-2005 Guidelines for the registration of VoIP Service Providers and Resellers
MC 19-12-2004 Service Performance Standards for Internet Access Services and Wired Telecommunicatons Services
MC 13-09-2004 Modified Administrative Fee for Value Added Services
MC 05-05-02 Rules and Regulations on the provision of High Speed Networks and Connectivity to IT Hub Areas
MC 07-06-96 Implementing Guidelines of MC 04-03-96
MC 04-03-96 Operation of Spread Spectrum Technology Radios within the bands 915 - 928 MHz, 2400 - 2483.5 MHz and 5725 - 5850.0 MHz, 
   
WIRELESS DATA NETWORK SERVICES (WDN) 
MC 02-02-2018 Additional Frequency Allocations for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA)
DRAFT MC Frequency Sharing and Coordination Between Fixed Satellite and Fixed Service Systems
MC 03-08-2013 Amending Section 1.1, 3.1 and 6.1 of MC 09-09-2003 (Wireless Data Networks and Devices)
MC 01-03-2008 Amending Further MC 4-3-99 (Implementing Guidelines on International Satellite Communications), As Amended (By MC 5-6-2003)
MC 12-12-2007 Frequency band allocation for earth stations located on-board vessels (ESVs) in the Bands 5925-6425 MHz and 14-14.5 GHz on secondary basis
MC 08-07-2007 Frequency Relocation Bands for the existing legacy users affected under MC 06-08-2005
MC 07-07-2007 Additional Frequency Band Allocation, 410 - 430 MHz for Broadband Wireless Access
MC 06-06-2007 Additional Frequency Band Allocation, 2300 - 2400 MHz for Broadband Wireless Access
MC 07-08-2005 Rules and Regulations on the Allocation and Assignment of 3G Radio Frequency Bands
MC 06-08-2005 Frequency Band Allocation for Broadband Wireless Access
MC 02-02-2005 Frequency Allocation and Block Arrangements for Fixed Wireless Access sustems in the bands 3.4-3.6 GHz and 10.15-10.65 GHz
MC 03-05-2004 Allocating additional frequency band for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Technology
MC 09-09-2003 Wireless Data Networks and Services
MC 05-06-2003 Amendment to MC 4-3-99 (Implementing Guidelines on International Satellite Communications)
MC 04-03-99 Implementing Guidelines on International Satellite Communications
MC 01-01-97 Radio Frequency Band Allocations for the use of Wireless Local Loop for Local Exchange Service
MC 03-03-96 Review, Allocation and Assignment of the Radio Spectrum
OO 37-04-2008 Procedure for the Licensing of Non-Carrier Outdoor Wireless Data Network by the Regional Offices (Carrier Test)
   
GENERAL SERVICES
MC 17 Imposition of Surcharge for Late Filing of Application for Renewal of Licenses and Permits
MC 05-06-2007 Consumer Protection Guidelines
MC 04-10-2006 Submission of Annual Reports
MC 03-02-02 Clarification on MC 11-12-2001 (SUF)
MC 11-12-2001 Amendments to Section 4 (Covering the Spectrum User Fees (SUF) Rates for the Cellular Mobile Telephone Service and Spread Spectrum Radio Stations) and section 5 of MC 10-10-97
MC 19-12-2000 Revised Schedule of, including additional, administrative fees and charges of the National Telecommunications Commission
MC 10-10-97 Spectrum User Fees
MC 04-89 Revised Schedule of Administrative Sanctions for Violations of Radio Laws Rules and Regulations
MC 06-07-83 Processing of Applications for Regular Examinations by Regional Offices
MC 2 Temporary Suspension Of Acceptance Of Applications Or Request For Frequency Authorization Within The H.F.(3-30) Mhz Band
MC 3 Temporary Suspension Of Acceptance Of Applications Or Request For Frequency Authorization Within The H.F.(3-30) Mhz Band
MC 4 Suspending The Acceptance And Processing Of All Applications For Radio Station Construction Permits, Radio Station Licenses And Modification Of Radio Station Licenses
MC 5 Requiring All Persons, Companies And Corporations, Other Than Authorized Radio Dealers And Manufacturers, Possessing Unregistered Radio Transmitters And/Or Transceivers To Register Same Not Later Than November 15, 1972 With The Radio Control Office Or Its Field Officer Without Penalty
   

Memorandum Orders

MO 02-02-2017 IMO MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.1 – Guidance on the Validitity of Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships
MO 01-01-2017 Guidelines for granting General Amnesty for Unregistered Radio Equipment
MO 04-07-2013 Guidelines For Granting General Amnesty For Unregistered Radio Equipment                        
MO 01-02-2013 Prohibition Of Portable Cellular Mobile Repeater And Portable Cell Site Equipment                    
MO 07-11-2012 Uninterrupted Telecommunications Services During The Holiday Season
MO 04-09-2012 Establishment Of An Emergency Radio Communications Protocol For MMDRRMC
MO 05-09-2012 Emergency Radio Communications Protocol For Radio Volunteers (NTC Task Force Bayanihan)
MO 03-08-2012 Guidelines For The First Radio Show At the SMX Convention Center, Mall Of Asia, Pasay City on September 7-8, 2012
MO 01-06-2012 Allocation Of Common Frequencies For Disaster Management And Emergency Communications

Office Orders

AMATEUR SERVICES
OO 183-12-2016
Guidelines in the additional allocation of prefixes in the Amateur Radio Service
OO 76-05-2016
Guidelines in the issuance of Special Permits for the use of Vanity Call Signs and Special Event Call Signs in the Amateur Radio Service
OO 75-05-2016           Guidelines in the application for Amateur Radio Examination and Issuance of Amateur Radio Statio License (ARSL) / Radio Amateur Operator Certificate (RAOC)
OO 81-08-2015 Clarification of Morse Code Requirements for Amateur Examination and Licensing
OO 108-12-2012 Guidelines in the assignment of call sign in the Amateur Radio Service