National Telecommunications Commission(NTC)

June 22, 2023 Dear Mr. Tabanao, I refer to my letter of Jun 05, 2023 11:32:48 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, pertaining to NTC granted Multipoint Broadcasting Network to Channel 48 for DTT expansion rollouts. Our response to your request is due on Jun 26, 2023 11:32:48 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because we forwarded to the concerned Operating Unit for its appropriate action. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jul 24, 2023 11:32:48 AM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE5UQy00NDgwMzMxMzcxODMM, for request with ticket number #NTC-448033137183. Thank you. Respectfully yours, DIVINA N. DAQUIOAG FOI Officer FOR: DEP.COM JON PAULO SALVAHAN FOI Decision Maker

July 4, 2023 Dear Mr. Tabanao, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jun 05, 2023 11:32:48 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for NTC granted Multipoint Broadcasting Network to Channel 48 for DTT expansion rollouts. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. We apologize for the delay of the response, but give the concerned Operating Unit ample time to respond to your request. However, rest assured that we will make a follow-up with them on the status of their reply. Hence, as per your request, upon receipt of their response we will send it to the email address that you provided in this portal. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this 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 N. DAQUIOAG FOI Officer