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NTC position paper 11659, its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and comments from the Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines (FICTAP) regarding the increase in penalty.
05.22.2024
FICTAP Unveils Comprehensive List of Illegal VAS Operators Nationwide in Crucial Meeting with National Telecommunications Commission
09.13.2023
(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.
FICTAP and China Mobile – Technical Presentation
07.05.2023
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.FICTAP and China Mobile Partnership
06.30.2023
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.
The First Meeting Of The Coffee Table Book, Held In Fictap Office
06.19.2023
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.Full speech of President Marcos during FICTAP's 23rd International Cable Congress and Exhibit
03.03.2023
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FICTAP Chair Estrellita Juliano - Tamano : Interview with DZAR 1026 on Broadcast Franchise
16.08.2022
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FICTAP chairperson Estrelita Juliano-Tamano participated on the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry webinar
06.28.2022
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.
Meeting with Mr. David Almirol Jr. of MULTISYS and the Federation of Int'l Cable TV and Telecommunication Association of the Philippines (FICTAP)
04.06.2022
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)
03.04.2022
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.
Memorandum of Agreement between NCWP and the Federation of Int'l Cable TV and Telecommunication Association of the Philippines (FICTAP)
03.04.2022
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.
Memorandum of Agreement between PCW and the Federation of Int'l Cable TV and Telecommunication Association of the Philippines.
03.04.2022
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.
Interview with FICTAP Vice-Chairman for Mindanao, Engr. Alvin O. Ty regarding the FICTAP Partylist Advocacy
05.03.2019
Screecapped from: TNTV6 Facebook Page
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.
Cable SMEs oppose government deal with COOPs
03.09.2018
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 released statement about the MOU signing with Electric Cooperative
22.08.2018
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.
FICTAP - MANILA Times TV Tie-up
02.07.2018
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.
Meeting with International Telecommunication Union in Geneva
18.04.2018
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.
FICTAP in DZRJ - Negosyo ni Karancho
11.07.2017
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 in CEBIT - Global Event for Digital Business 2017
24.06.2017
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.
