Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service))
NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09 clarifies provisions from Memorandum Circular No. 04-07-2009 regarding broadcast messaging services. It specifies that subscribers must actively communicate with content providers to receive services, and once subscribed, deliveries are not considered push messages. Commercial messages require prior written consent from subscribers, which can be expressed through various communication methods. The order establishes that a common data format must be used by service providers, and outlines the process for disconnecting providers pending investigations into complaints, ensuring due process is followed. This memorandum took effect upon publication on July 23, 2009.
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- What is Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)) about?
- NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09 clarifies provisions from Memorandum Circular No. 04-07-2009 regarding broadcast messaging services. It specifies that subscribers must actively communicate with content providers to receive services, and once subscribed, deliveries are not considered push messages. Commercial messages require prior written consent from subscribers, which can be expressed through various communication methods. The order establishes that a common data format must be used by service providers, and outlines the process for disconnecting providers pending investigations into complaints, ensuring due process is followed. This memorandum took effect upon publication on July 23, 2009.
- What type of law is NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09?
- Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)) (NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)) enacted?
- Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)) (NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09) was enacted on Jul 22, 2009.
- What is the citation for Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service))?
- Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)), NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09, Jul 22, 2009 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Telecommunications Industry
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 22, 2009
NTC MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 08-07-09
| SUBJECT | : | Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)) |
The following provisions of M.C. No. 04-07-2009 shall be interpreted and given meaning, to wit:
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"2. A subscriber who wants to avail the service/s offered by content and/or information providers and/or PTEs may avail of such service/s only through his/her operative act of communicating with the content and/or information providers and/or PTEs through written correspondence, text messaging, internet or other similar means of communication." aDHCAE
Interpretation:
After the subscriber has completed his act of subscription, the delivery of the subscribed content or service shall no longer be deemed a push message.
"3. Commercial and promotional advertisements, surveys and other broadcast messages shall be allowed only upon prior written consent by the subscribers;"
Interpretation:
Consent can be made or manifested through any of the operative acts as enumerated in paragraph 2.
"6. PTEs and content and/or information service providers shall follow a common platform to ensure that information/data required under MC No. 04-06-2007 are captured." CIDaTc
Interpretation:
The common platform refers to a common information and/or data format.
"7. The Commission may direct the disconnection of the content and/or information providers' access to the networks, systems or facilities of PTEs pending the investigation of a complaint filed by a subscriber/user if the Commission finds that there is strong evidence against the contents and/or information provider."
Interpretation:
The order to disconnect shall only be issued after due notice and affording the concerned party the opportunity to be heard commenced by the issuance of a show cause order.
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This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation and three (3) certified true copies are furnished the UP Law Center. TCEaDI
Quezon City, Philippines, July 22, 2009.
(SGD.) RUEL V. CANOBAS
Commissioner
(SGD.) JAIME M. FORTES, JR.
Deputy Commissioner
(SGD.) DOUGLAS MICHAEL N. MALLILLIN
Deputy Commissioner
Published in The Manila Times on July 23, 2009.
Cite This Law
Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)), NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09, Jul 22, 2009 (Philippines)
Clarifying Certain Provisions of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-07-2009 (Further Amending Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 03-03-2005a (Rules and Regulations on Broadcast Messaging Service)), NTC Memorandum Order No. 08-07-09 (Phil. 2009)
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