THE country's cable operators called for an investigation into what they claim was the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) "one day" approval and release of certificate of registration or license to disreputable independent internet providers.

The Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines (Fictap) said it has evidence that the NTC granted "quickie" licenses to independent internet providers or so-called value-added services (VAS) providers who were using their license in illegal activities like pornography.

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