Now, this has got to be the funniest idea I have ever heard in years. From Mike Abundo, the NTC wants everyone to register their websites, blogs, podcasts, pictures, and all other digital data posted on the net.
The National Telecommunication Commission plans to classify Web sites and other data posted on the Internet as a value added service that needs to registered with the government.
In the preliminary hearing of a draft memorandum circular on value added services, Edgardo Cabarrios, NTC director for common carrier and authorization department, said contents of Web sites such as Yahoo could be classified as a value added service in so far as its delivery is concerned.
“Telecom is delivery of content. When content is delivered it becomes a telecom service,” Cabarrios said.
Un-fracking-believable! I’m just speechless.
“Yeah i agree with the others. It’s ok to register as long as it’s free. No payment, not a single dime. Another good exposure!”
And if they ban those who do not? What if overseas bloggers refuse to register with a bunch of corrupt third-world bureaucrats? The Philippines will become nothing but a tiny little echo chamber!
Dang, kaya pala I can’t the article in question. Oh well.
Does the NTC have any online site where people can post comments on this issue? Or any “resource persons” invited to speak up on this?
Rather than talk, act. Fast.
Three Words:
Domains by Proxy
AYUS!
Does NTC have the capacity and capability to do this?
or nang gugulo lang sila… gusto nila ng link loves.. wahahhaa.
May the content be with you!
Eat Your Shorts!! haha!