The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) exceeded its 2025 revenue collection target by 41 percent, generating additional funds that will be remitted to the National Treasury for government programs, including digital infrastructure and public connectivity services.

In a report over the weekend, the NTC said its collection of P9.331 billion last surpassed its original target of P6.622 billion by P2.709 billion.

The report said the higher collections were driven by stronger enforcement and better compliance, as its staff tightened oversight on payments for spectrum use, regulatory fees, and permits.

“The Commission’s revenue performance is our contribution to the broader fiscal and governance agenda,” NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca B. Lopez said.

“By strengthening regulatory compliance and improving collection efficiency, the NTC supports the administration’s efforts to ensure sound public finance, effective regulation, and the delivery of programs that advance digital connectivity, consumer protection, and inclusive national development,” she added.

All revenues collected by the NTC are directly remitted to the National Treasury to support government projects, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s free Wi-Fi program.

The commission’s revenue targets are mandated under the Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing, which is consolidated by the Department of Budget and Management.

NTC regulates cable and commercial television operators, broadcast radio stations, telecommunications companies, commercial and portable radio operators, internet access service providers, and other value-added service providers.