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
Station 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

MEMORANDUM ORDERS

MO 02-02-2017IMO MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.1
Guidance on the Validity of Radio communications 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
 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-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
Station 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 Endorsement 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-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
Television (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 legislative 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
Renewal 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 compilations (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

CELLULAR MOBILE SERVICES

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 bonifide 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 radio communications 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 Transceivers 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-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
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 Safety System
(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 Transceivers 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 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 Ship borne Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
Equipment
MC 10-09-2004
Prescribing Guidelines for the Special Registration of Unregistered Radio transceivers on board
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 radio
communications 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

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 Radio 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 Radio
communication 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 Radio
communication Course
MC 10-07-98
Rules, Regulations and Guidelines in the Implementation 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 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 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 Authority 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 Telecommunications
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 systems 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

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

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
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
 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 Obligatory 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 watch
keeping 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.
 KBP CODE

ARTICLE1. NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

News must be able to inform the public, must have at least 30 minutes program in all radio
stations, and must be factual and straightforward. Accepting any form of bribery to publish falsity or to
make stories prevalent is prohibited. Expressing personal opinions is discouraged to avoid planting biases
on the listeners. Selection of credible sources must be carefully done. Identity of news sources must me
stated, unless confidentiality was demanded upon getting the news. Airing of rumors or gossips shall in
lieu of news is prohibited. Unconfirmed reports shall not be aired unless immediately necessary for public
knowledge, and must be verified as soon as possible. Interviews must be properly presented and must not
be edited. Conventional methods must first be used. Unconventional methods are only used if the there
are no others resorts. Only trained journalists shall use unconventional techniques in information
gathering. Labels and identity of subjects of audio, video and photo files must be visible in time
broadcasting. Re-enactment of events must be clearly labeled.
News and commentaries must not be sensationalized.

ARTICLE2. ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARIES

Analysis and commentaries shall be able to encourage public discussion of issues, shall be
handled by persons who practice broadcasting ethics, and shall inform the public of current issues.
Contrasting ideas shall be presented fairly, and must not distort the facts.
ARTICLE3. COVERAGE INVOLVING CHILDREN
The child dignity must be respected and his/her innocence must not be exploited.
Sensationalizing disabled children or children belonging to ethnic groups must be avoided.
“Ambush” interviews of children are avoided. Respect for their privacy must always be observed.
Children shall be protected for emotional stress, shall be consented before interviewed, and must be
interviewed by authorized persons only.
Bribing children to re-tell traumatic experienced is prohibited.
Any programs/materials involving children must comply with the laws.
ARTICLE4. PERSONAL ATTACKS
Personal attacks against to any person or fellow broadcaster are prohibited.
When personal attacks are aired, an opportunity to reply must be granted to the attacked
person/institution.
ARTICLE5. CORRECTING MISTAKES
When a mistake is aired, it must be identified and corrected.
ARTICLE6. CRIME AND CRISIS SITUATIONS
The coverage of crimes in progress/crisis situations shall consider safety above public interest,
and shall not provide support to the perpetrator. Plans of resolving the situation must not be broadcasted.
The station/personnel must not engage in communication with the perpetuator without coordination with
officers. Anchors/reporters/station personnel shall not initiate negotiations or interfere with negotiations
conducted by officers. Provoking the perpetuator is prohibited.
Persons taken into custody by authorities must not be identified unless formal complaint against them has
been filed.
ARTICLE7. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
The right to privacy of individuals must be respected.
Persons grieving must be treated with sensitivity. They shall be allowed to grieve in private.
News coverage must not interfere with one’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Proper labeling of persons should be observed to protect their reputation and safety.
Humiliation of any persons is prohibited.

ARTICLE8. POLITICAL PROPAGANDA

Programs must not favor any candidate of political party. Airtime of political propaganda and its
rates must follow the laws. All broadcast of election propaganda must be labeled “paid for by” followed
by the name of candidate or propaganda.
ARTICLE9. PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Complaints, criticism, or grievances against persons/institutions must be limited to the issues that
are of public interest. Identity of complainants must be verified before it is can be aired.
Subjects of complaint, criticisms or grievances aired must be given opportunity to reply by the station
where complains against them are aired.
ARTICLE10. CALLS OR MESSAGES
Calls or messages on air shall be guided on the manners and language they are to use on air.
Ensuring legitimacy of requested airing of calls or appeals must be considered.
Airing of personal calls, appeal or messages from unknown sources is prohibited.
ARTICLE11. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND WELFARE
Programs promoting children’s development are encouraged.
At least 15% daily airtime shall be suitable for children. Children’s programs shall not promote violence
and depict sexual subjects. Children’s programs shall promote values and shall complement learning from
school. Advertisements of products and services or trailers not suitable for children must not be aired on
children’s programs. Any material that is harmful to children must be aired before after a children’s
program. Trailers classifies as Restricted (R) by the MTRCB shall be aired only between 9:00pm and
5:00am.
ARTICLE12. RELIGION
Religious programs must promote the positive role of religion in society.
Religious programs must not aim to accuse any person or organizations with different beliefs.
Religious programs shall observe the freedoms of religion and religious expression.
ARTICLE13. SUPERSTITION AND THE OCCULT
Programs featuring superstitions shall not induce belief in them. Programs that promote occult
practices and the like are prohibited.
ARTICLE14. MEDICAL, LEGAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Only duly qualified and authorized persons shall be allowed to give medical, legal or other
advices. Any medical, legal or professional information must come from authorized sources.
Any information on alternative medicine shall comply with the regulations of the BFAD.
ARTICLE15. MUSIC
Broadcast stations shall promote Filipino music. Radio stations must play at least 4 Original
Pilipino Music (OPM) per hour. Music with lyrics that don’t conform to Filipino values shall not be
played. Sing with vulgar lyrics or that promotes racism or Satanism shall not be played. Bribery in
exchange for playing music on air is prohibited. Ranking of recorded music must be based on valid
criteria.
ARTICLE16. FUND RAISING
Fund raising programs or messages shall clearly state the organizers and its beneficiaries.
ARTICLE17. QUIZ SHOES, CONTESTS, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS AND
PROMOTIONS
Contests and promos shall be conducted with fairness and must comply with the regulations.
All contest rules and details must be announced 3 days prior to the contest. Winners and prizes shall be
announced after the contest. Participation must not destroy the participants’ reputation.
ARTICLE18. GAMBLING AND BETTING
The coverage of forms of gambling and betting can be allowed and conducted only by authorized
government agencies or if licensed or authorized. A warning that gambling or betting programs are not
suitable for children must be stated before the airing of such programs. The announcement of gambling
and betting results shall be authorized. Advertising lotteries must not entice the public to bet.
ARTICLE19. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Support for national development shall be pursued always. Public Service Announcements
(PSAs) that promote national development shall be aired.
ARTICLE20. CULTURE AND TRADITION
Traditional Filipino values must be promoted. Any form of disrespect to traditions and cultures is
prohibited. Opportunities to promote and/or express Filipino identity must be available. Broadcasters
must immerse in cultures to deliver the best service to communities.
ARTICLE21. RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER
Broadcast facilities must not be used to advocate violence against the government.
ARTICLE22. DISCRIMINATION
A person’s color, race ethnicity, gender, and disability shall not be used to ridicule him/her.
ARTICLE23. MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
Mentally and physically challenged persons shall be treated with respect.
ARTICLE24. CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Crime and violence shall not be presents as good. Criminals shall not be glorified. Violence shall
not be promoted.
ARTICLE25. SEX, OBSCENITY AND PORNOGRAPHY
Sex and related subjects must be treated with care. Pre-marital and extra-marital sex must not me
justified. Explicit depiction of sexual acts shall be prohibited.
ARTICLE26. LIQUOR, CIGARETTES, AND DANGEROUS DRUGS
The use of liquor, cigarettes and dangerous drugs must not be presented as acceptable.
ARTICLE27. ON-AIR LANGUAGE
Vulgar language is prohibited. Language tending to promote violence is prohibited.
Personal insults are prohibited.
ARTICLE28. ON-AIR DECORUM
Behavior of persons in entertainment and variety programs must be appropriate.
Persons who are not sober shall not be allowed to go on air.
ARTICLE29. QUALIFICATION OF ON-AIR/PROGRAM PERSONS
Persons allowed to handle programs shall have adequate knowledge and competence to insure
integrity and credibility of the broadcast media.
ARTICLE30. ACCREDITATION
Persons who go on air and whose job is to produce material which go on air must have
accreditation from KBP.
ARTICLE31. BRIBERY
Asking or receiving any form of bribes is prohibited.
ARTICLE32. BLOCKTIMERS
The term blocktimer shall refer to natural or juridical person that buys contracts for or is given
broadcast airtime.
ARTICLE33. UNIVERSAL ETHICAL STANDARDS
 Universally accepted ethical practices and code of conduct, about Philippine laws are adopted in
this code.
Violations of the code of conduct for broadcast media not covered by his code shall be sanctioned with
censure.