Philippines: Competition provisions in Open Access in Data Transmission Act (Act No. 12234)
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Open Access in Data Transmission Act, including competition provisions, enters into force
On 8 September 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act enters into force. The Act mandates that the data transmission sector remain open and accessible to all qualified participants. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) shall adop…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including competition provisions, was enacted into law
On 24 August 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was enacted into law, following being sent to the President for approval on 24 July 2025. In accordance with Section 27 of Article 6 of the Philippine Constitution, if the President does no…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including competition provisions, was passed by Senate
On 5 February 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was passed by the Senate. The Act mandates that the data transmission sector remain open and accessible to all qualified participants. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) shal…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including competition provisions, was passed by House of Representatives
On 12 December 2022, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act mandates that the data transmission sector remain open and accessible to all qualified participants. The National Telecommunications Co…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including competition provisions was introduced to House of Representatives
On 30 June 2022, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act mandates that the data transmission sector remain open and accessible to all qualified participants. The National Telecommunications Co…
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