The Philippines National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will transition to a four-day onsite workweek beginning March 9, 2026, with no onsite operations on Fridays. This administrative shift will affect device certification timelines, application filings, and the submission of physical testing samples.
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines has announced a transition to a compressed workweek schedule in support of national government energy conservation efforts. This change affects the operational hours for regulatory services, including those related to radio device certification and type approval.
The new work arrangement is scheduled to take effect on March 9, 2026.
The NTC will operate on a 4-day onsite workweek with extended daily service hours to ensure the continuity of government functions:
Manufacturers and type approval service providers should take note of the following implications for the certification process:
Date of Entry into Force
Transition to compressed 4-day onsite workweek schedule.
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