National Telecommunications Commission

March 28, 2023

Dear Mr. Ruiz,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Mar 22, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked why the  processing of of permit for Starlink is slow  at the end of  National Telecommunication Commission (NTC).

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office finds that your request is not considered as FOI subject but it is a question/inquiry of the slow services of the NTC. 

In as much as we would like to assist you regarding your concern, we suggest that you refer that matter to NTC Regional Office No. 6, Balantang, Jaro, Iloilo City or call the Telephone Number 33-320-2251 for you to refer your concerns. You may also go back to the NTC Office where you filed your applications and make a follow on the status of your applications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this<insert name of Secretary a response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to :

ATTY. ELLA BLANCA B. LOPEZ
Commissioner
NTC Bldg., East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City

Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,

Divina Daquioag
FOI Officer