President Rodrigo Duterte wants the courts to not intrude on the entry of the third telecommunications provider in the Philippines. This is a matter of national interest for the benefit of the public,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Palace briefing, quoting Duterte. I want this implemented during the first quarter of 2018,” Roque said, still quoting Duterte. If the permits are not issued within seven days, the permits are deemed approved.”Malacañang had earlier announced that Duterte has offered China the privilege of becoming the third telecommunications carrier in the country. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has said the Chinese government has chosen China Telecom Corporation Limited to be the third telecom provider in the Philippines.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 19, 2017 08:26 UTC