Regions
Duterte extends franchise of telecom firms

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has approved the renewal and granting of legislative franchises to three telecommunication companies in various parts of the country.

The Chief Executive signed Republic Act (RA) 11758 and RA 11757, granting a 25-year franchise extension to Sultan Kudarat Telephone System Inc. and Independent Telephone Company Inc., respectively.

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte. File Photo