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The Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines (FICTAP) successfully concluded its 27th International Cable Congress and Exhibit, held at The Manila Hotel on March 5–6, 2026, drawing together key leaders, stakeholders, and partners from the cable television and telecommunications industries for a dynamic and jampacked two-day gathering. At the center of the photo is FICTAP National Chair Ms. Estrellita Juliano Tamano, flanked by FICTAP Directors, Regional Chairpersons, and members of the FICTAP Juniors. Fourth from the left is Convention Chair, Leizl Lim Gregorio, while fifth from the left is Mr. Binh Vu-The, Vice President & General Secretary of the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) , highlighting the event’s growing international participation. Also present is National Telecommunications Commission’s Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco, seen to the right of Ms. Tamano, together with more FICTAP Directors. In front are AI robots showcased by Converge, one of the highlights of the exhibit that demonstrated the evolving role of technology and innovation in the industry. The successful staging of the Congress was made possible through the support of its major sponsors: SOPTO, RISE, Cignal TV5 and Pioneer Goods of Shenzhen, China.

🌟 A Night to Remember! 🌟

We proudly celebrated the successful launch of our Coffee Table Book last December 8, 2024, at the Sampaguita Hall of the prestigious Manila Hotel. This special project showcases our journey, milestones, and unwavering commitment to excellence and collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who made this event a resounding success! Here’s to celebrating our shared stories and achievements.

⦁ Proposed NTC MC with subject “Implementing Rules and Regulations Of The National Telecommunications Commission On Public Services Pursuant To Republic Act No. 11659 And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations

⦁ MC on NTC IRR for PSA 2nd Version 16 June 2024

(Standing) Atty. Stanley Cabrera, Mr. Kevin Paynor, Mr. Rolando Olog, Atty. Eusebio Lee, Mr. Fernando Penson, Atty. Jerwin Bala
(Sitting) Estrellita Juliano – Tamano, NTC Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco, NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez, NTC Deputy Commissioner Jon Paulo Salvahan, NTC Director Imelda Walcien

In a meeting between the Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Associations of the Philippines (FICTAP) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), FICTAP presented a list of illegal Value-Added Service (VAS) operators from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The comprehensive catalog was compiled from reports submitted by FICTAP members nationwide.

FICTAP, representing the interests of ICT businesses across the Philippines, played a proactive role in identifying and documenting the activities of unauthorized VAS operators that have been plaguing the telecommunications landscape. The federation's efforts aim to curb the proliferation of these illicit operators, protecting both consumers and legitimate businesses within the industry.

Chronological Order of Communication between FICTAP and NTC

China Mobile conducted its second presentation to the FICTAP board at the FICTAP office. The board members present were as follows:

• ⦁ Estrellita Juliano – Tamano – National Chair
• ⦁ Cecilia La Madrid – Dy – VP for Luzon
• ⦁ Antonio Silloriquez, - VP for Visayas
• ⦁ Fernando Penson – Chair Technical Group
• ⦁ Rolando Olog - Auditor
• ⦁ Steve Anthony Borongan - Director
• ⦁ Dionisio Jalbuena - Director

China Mobile presented with a complete team, consisting of eight representatives, including the technical group.

The meeting with China Mobile was highly successful, fulfilling all of our requirements, particularly regarding the necessary cashing server and cost-effective bandwidth. In summary, it provided a comprehensive solution that caters to the needs of cable TV and internet providers. Additionally, China Mobile expressed a desire to establish a partnership with FICTAP.

Members Of The Committee

1. Fictap National Chair- Estrellita Juliano - Tamano
2. Treasurer- Atty Eusebio Lee
3. Vp For Luzon – Dr. Cecilia La Madrid – Dy (Via Zoom)
4. Fictap Writer - Chito Bautista
5. Coordinator - Jose Marie Hilario

The coffee table book will be released in time of fictap 25th sterling years celebration on march 7-8, 2024 in Manila hotel which will feature Fictap's beginnings, evolutional growth and expansion, and how it stands today providing strategic guidance and direction to our more than three hundred active cable operators and WiFi providers throughout the country.

Watch the video below.

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FICTAP chairperson Estrelita Juliano-Tamano participated on the webinar organized by The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Better Internet PH, with a topic on Priority Policy Reforms for Better Internet.

As promised by Mr. David Almirol Jr. in our 22nd Int' l cable congress, they will give Active FICTAP members a free fully automated system to our cable systems! (which they normally charge for 20M, but free for FICTAP) during our face to face meeting on April 6, 2022, at the Res. of Mayor Bernard Dy Cauayan city ( Who made the first Smart city in the Phil. (visit CAUAYAN CONNECT, and followed by Manila, San Juan, Pasig, Pasay, etc. and also who made the fully automated computerization of Pnp, Nbi, passport, etc.

They will start working today! bringing his personnels to Isabela to start the FICTAP's first Pilot project in CMD'S CABLE TV SYSTEM. IN ISABELA. Which will take them 3 months or less to finish, after the pilot project all other FICTAP members will follow, in short period of time as they will only change the LOGO of each cable system.

Signing of partnership agreement between JCISP and the Federation of Int'l Cable TV and Telecommunication Association of the Philippines (FICTAP) during the MMJS and JCIS MARIKINA induction ceremonies.

An agreement for FICTAP members from all over the country to show to the Community Cable TV channels the Programs and Advocacies of NCWP to the viewing subscribers of FICTAP.

Represented by the National Chairperson, Estrellita Juliano-Tamano, (FICTAP) an agreement for FICTAP members from all over the country to show to the Community Cable TV channels the Programs and Advocacies of PCW to the viewing subscribers of FICTAP.

In the picture are, seated: NCWP Pres. Cecilia La Madrid-Dy, PCW Chair Sandy Montano, PCW Executive Dir. Keistine Chavez, FICTAP Chair Estrwllita Juliano-Tamano, FICTAP VP for Visayas, FICTAP VP for Mindanao, FICTAP Treas. & Legal Counsel Atty. Eusebio Lee, NCWP Dir. Dr. Nona Ricafort, standing are: FICTAP Dir. Dionisio Jalbuena, Dir Rolando Olog, Secretary, Liezl Gregorio, Dir. Elsie Fabella, NCWP Past Pres. Norma Lozano, NCWP Past Pres. Leonida B. Ortiz, FICTAP Dir. Jose Delmendo, FICTAP Dir. Fernando Penson, and FICTAP Dir. Atty. Roberto Jocom Jr.

TNTV6, a community channel-based in Surigao del Sur has recently interviewed FICTAP's Vice-Chairman for Mindanao, and President of the AOT Group of Companies, Engr. Alvin O. Ty regarding the FICTAP Partylist Advocacy.

Watch the interview on Facebook here.

The Manila Times has recently published an article about the deal between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and electric cooperatives allowing the co-ops to become Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that apparently raised an alarm in the local cable industry.

From the article mentioned, FICTAP stood its ground with its expression of disapproval of the government's move to tap the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (Philreca) to expand the reach of broadband services to rural areas. FICTAP are committed and said that the whole cable industry is "up in arms against illegal and unfair partnership" in which might enable power co-ops to penetrate the telecommunications industry "despite their lack of franchises, authorities, and licenses."

Read more of the article here.

FICTAP have recently posted two letters addressed to DICT about its protest and objection to the unabated MOU signing between DICT and electric cooperatives.

View official statements in the Publication section.

Dr. Dante A. Ang, chairman of The Manila Times TV, visits the Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Associations of the Philippines (FICTAP) office to discuss with FICTAP Chair Estrelita Juliano-Tamano (right) and Vice Chair for Luzon Cecilia La Madrid-Uy (left) a tie-up between members of the federation and The Manila Times TV, which will be launched soon. FICTAP is the organization of cable TV providers in the country.

FICTAP National Chair, Estrellita "Neng" Juliano-Tamano - together with DICT Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr. & Philippine Ambassador, Evan P. Garcia held a meeting with International Telecommunication Union Secretary General Houlin Zhao in his head office during their visit in Geneva.

FICTAP National Chair, Juliano-Tamano mentioned: "I explain to Secretary General Zhao the importance of pole regulation in the ITU that hinders the cable internet and telecommunication implementation and promised to take up the issue and invited FICTAP to be SECTOR permanent member of the ITU."

View photos here.

Watch our National Chair, Estrellita "Neng" Juliano-Tamano discuss about the telecommunications in the Phlippines live at Negosyo ni Karancho hosted by Miguel Gil of DZRJ last Aptil 30, 2017.

Watch the video below.

FICTAP recently went to Hannover, Germany to join this year's Global Event for Digital Business held last March 20 - 24, 2017. FREE registrations have been offered exclusively for FICTAP members.

Over 3,000 exhibitors from hundred countries will showcase different latest technologies, products and services. Plus, organizers will conduct exclusive orientation for FICTAP MEMBERS on the first day of exhibit.

Watch the video below.