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Duterte warns courts not to get in the way of third telco player from China


President Rodrigo Duterte has warned the courts not to get in the way of the entry of a third telecommunications industry player from China.

"I do not want the courts to interfere and prolong this process. Do not issue any TROs or injunctions. This is a matter of national interest for the benefit of the public," presidential spokesperson Harry Roque quoted Duterte as saying.

At a briefing in Malacañang, Roque earlier said that Duterte directed the DICT and the NTC to ensure that the third telco player would be up and about in the first quarter of 2018.

He said that the President instructed the national, regional, and local government units to issue permits within seven days upon complete submission of requirements.

"This should also be the case for permits of incumbent telecom players. If the permits are not issued within seven days, the permits are deemed approved," Roque said.

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar earlier revealed that the Chinese government has chosen China Telecom Corporation Limited to enter the Philippines telecoms industry.

"The NTC should start putting together the terms of reference for the bidding of all the remaining telco frequencies," Roque said. —NB, GMA News

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