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Nov 9, 2016 ntc primary jurisdiction interconnection agreement access charges ra 7925 telecommunications regulation

NTC Primary Jurisdiction Over Access Charges in Interconnection Agreements

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that the NTC has primary jurisdiction over access charges in interconnection agreements, and why courts must defer.

Mar 25, 2003 tax law local government taxation franchise tax telecommunications pldt supreme court

Taxing Telecommunications: Local Government Power vs. Franchise Exemptions

The Supreme Court ruled that the Local Government Code's withdrawal of tax exemptions prevails over PLDT's franchise exemption claim under R.A. 7925.