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NTC to probe cable TV fiasco

By Sheila Crisostomo | October 30, 2001 - 12:00am

The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) said yesterday it would investigate the pullout of channels by local cable operators as well as their planned rate increase. Carlos Salijuan, NTC chief for broadcast,...

Headlines

Pimentel seeks Senate probe on pullout of cable channels

By Aurea Calica | October 25, 2001 - 12:00am

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel is seeking an inquiry into the sudden pullout of popular channels from SkyCable and Home Cable to determine if these operators may be liable for breach of their contracts...

Headlines