Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CONVERGING COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Congress Author
Date filed
July 1, 2004
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00311
FULL TITLE : AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CONVERGING COMMUNICATION SERVICES
SHORT TITLE : Convergence Polciy Act of the Philippines 2001
ABSTRACT : "Convergence Policy Act of the Philippines 2001". The advent of internet technology, cable television and other forms of telecommunications have opened the avenue for greater knowledge, education, faster and more efficient transacting and so much more. We may see in the future the possibility of using a single device for various kinds of activities. The bill aims to propose a policy on convergence of the various technologies and means of communications and a long term strategic national plan for the country's communications program.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : MARCOS, IMEE R.
DATE FILED : 2004-07-01
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Amin (006 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ON 2004-11-09
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE REFERRALS :PRIMARILY REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS on 2004-07-27;

Abstract

"Convergence Policy Act of the Philippines 2001". The advent of internet technology, cable television and other forms of telecommunications have opened the avenue for greater knowledge, education, faster and more efficient transacting and so much more. We may see in the future the possibility of using a single device for various kinds of activities. The bill aims to propose a policy on convergence of the various technologies and means of communications and a long term strategic national plan for the country's communications program.

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