Nine ICT firms from the Philippines made up the Philippine Pavilion in the 45,000-sqm exhibit space which attracted ICT stakeholders including representatives of telecommunications and technology firms, enterprises, regulators, authorities, analysts, and industry experts from around the world.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the NTC should be given fiscal autonomy and its commissioners, a fixed term of office to reinforce its independence and to allow it to break out from the influence and control of big industry players.
