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Cable and Satellite TV Competition

Published by Philippine Competition Commission(PCCom) on July 1, 2020.
Requested from PCC by I. Canua at 10:48 PM on July 1, 2020.
Purpose: Research, analyses
Date of Coverage: 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2020
Tracking no: #PCCom-107261524840

I.CANUA July 1, 2020, 10:48 p.m.

Good day, I would like to know the effect of the issuance of the Alias Cease and Desist Order against Sky Direct in Satellite TV market competition. The franchise of Cignal TV Inc has a valid franchise until September 2020 under Republic Act No. 8169. If NTC will issued CDO against Cignal TV after September 2020, What will be the effect also in Satellite TV Market competition? Executive 205, A Certificate of Authority to operate Cable Antenna Television (CATV) system shall be granted by the Commission on a non-exclusive basis and for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) years.

I.CANUA July 1, 2020, 10:54 p.m.

The franchise of Sky Cable already expired, but still operating because of the executive order. FICTAP also mentioned in an SMNI interview that other members have no franchises, but still operating. Since it's a Executive Order, the President of the Philippines can amended or scrap the order. If the President of the Philippines amends or scraps the Executive Order, and NTC issued CDO against Sky Cable and other cable operators, How will this effect the Cable TV market competition? What will PCC actions to maintain the market competition in Cable TV and Satellite TV?

F.OFFICER July 2, 2020, 10:17 a.m.

July 2, 2020 Dear Ishmael Sam, Thank you for your request dated Jul 01, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Cable and Satellite TV Competition. We received your request on Jul 01, 2020 and will respond on or before Jul 22, 2020 10:48:32 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster11222017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiElBDQ29tLTEwNzI2MTUyNDg0MAw, for request with ticket number #PCCom-107261524840. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer FOI Officer

P.DECISION MAKER July 17, 2020, 6:32 p.m.

17 July 2020 Mr. Ishmael Sam Canua Blk 11 Unit 14 18-C Rowhouse Pilot Area, Commonwealth, Quezon City Dear Mr. Canua, This has reference to your request dated 1 July 2020, denominated as a Freedom of Information (“FOI”) Request under Executive Order (E.O.) No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request In your request, you asked several questions relevant to Cable and Satellite TV Competition. Response to your request 1. What is the effect of the issuance of the Alias Cease and Desist Order against Sky Direct in Satellite TV market competition? 2. What will be the effect in the Satellite TV Market competition if NTC will issue a Cease and Desist Order against Cignal TV after its franchise expires on September 2020? 3. What will be the effect on the Cable TV market competition of the President of the Philippines amends or scraps the Executive Order 205, s. 1987? Your request for information is DENIED. The queries propounded does not fall under the purview of a request for “Access to Information” under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 or the Freedom of Information policy, but instead requires legal and economic analysis and a determination of law by the Commission. 4. What will be the actions of the PCC to maintain the market competition in Cable TV and Satellite TV? Your request is APPROVED. Pursuant to the powers and functions of the PCC as stated under Section 12 of the Philippine Competition Act, PCC continues to monitor and analyze the practice of competition in markets that affect the Philippine economy, implement and oversee measures to promote transparency and accountability, and ensure that prohibitions and requirements of competition laws are adhered to. It also actively advocates to establish pro-competitive policies of the government by: (1) reviewing economic and administrative regulations, motu proprio or upon request, as to whether or not they adversely affect relevant market competition, and advising the concerned agencies against such regulations; and (2) advising the Executive Branch on the competitive implications of government actions, policies and programs. For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help. Thank you. Respectfully, Faye Condez-de Sagon FOI Decision Maker

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FOI Reply (FOI 2020-07-02-001).pdf - PCCom FOI Decision Maker - [email protected]

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