ON-THE-JOB TRAINING at National Telecommunications Commission
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Submitted by: Jerrewin Mark C. Tullao
Submitted to: Ms. Fides Celeste Arceo On-the-Job Training Adviser
April 20, 2015
Table of Contents Brief History/Background of the Company/Company Profile
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Summary of the OJT Experience
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Assessment of the OJT/Practicum Program
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A. New knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired B. Theories actually seen in practice C. Feedback that can be given to the company or institution D. Benefits gained E. Problems encountered Appendices A. Company brochure and/or pamphlet B. Copy of the Endorsement Letter C. Copy of the Training Plan D. Copy of the signed Waiver Form E. Daily Time Record F. Quarterly Performance Appraisal Forms G. Certificate of Completion
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Brief History of the Company Company Timeline
1927
Act No. 3396 known as the Ship Radio Station Law was enacted. The Radio Construction and Maintenance Section, the first radio regulatory office was charged to enforce the said law.
1931
Act No. 3846 known as the Radio Control Law was enacted. The Radio Control Division in the Bureau of Post was created under the jurisdiction of the then Secretary of Commerce and Communications.
1939
The Radio Control Division was transferred to the Department of National Defence which was organized pursuant to Executive Order No. 230.
1947
The Radio Control Division was again transferred to the Department of Commerce and Industry which was created pursuant to Executive Order No. 230.
1951
Republic Act 1476 was enacted abolishing the Radio Control Board.
1962
Department Order 51 was issued changing the name of the Radio Control Division to the Radio Control Office.
1972
The Board of Communications (BOC) was created under the Integrated Reorganization Law. It was the first quasi-judicial body with adjudicatory powers on matters involving telecommunications services.
1974
The Radio Control Office was renamed the Telecommunications Control Bureau.
1979 By virtue of Executive Order 546, the TCB and the BOC were integrated into a single entity now known as the National Telecommunications Commission. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications, which was created under the
same Order has administrative jurisdiction over the NTC.
President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order 125-A making the NTC an attached agency of the Department of Transportation and Communications. NTC Region 3
1987
NTC Regional Office III was established in Pampanga on July of 1988 with the help of then Congressman Emigdio L. Lingad, representing second district of Pampanga. It started its operation of issuing licenses and permits, occupying a small space, shared by the regional post office with only a desk and a filing cabinet. Only three (3) personnel manned the office the late Engr. Leonardo A. Garcia, who was appointed regional director and two technical staff, Mr. Ramon Valenzuela and Mr. Rodolfo T. Ocampo. The Regional Office then moved to a rented space at the ground floor of the Cleofer's Building in Gen. Hizon Street, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on September of the same year, and saw the arrival of two more personnel. More personnel were added to supplement the Office Staff in the first months of 1989. In February of this year, with the retirement of Engr. Garcia, the Regional Office had its second regional director in the person of Engr. Amadeo Y. Yabes. The Regional Office staff was complemented again with the coming of engineers and other staff who trained at the Central Office. The site of the Regional Office then was a small to house all its personnel, now almost complete with its two divislons. There was not enough space to keep its records., Besides, flood frequented the area, especially on rainy days. This hampered its operation. Seeing all these problems, Engr. Yabes worked out for the construction of a new building at the regional government center, On January 26, 1990, the new bualding was inaugurated, highlighted by a mass. The ribbon cutting was lead by the Hon, Josefina T., Lichauco, who was the then Commissaoner of NTC and Congressman Emigdio L. Lingad, representative of the second district of Pampanga. The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 191 brought new challenges to the office, The Reqgional Office participated in manning the Monitoring Command Center at Camp Olivas, together with other government agencies. In coordination with radio groups and other civic organizations, the NTC played a significant role in lahar monitoring rescue and relief operations during the post Pinatubo era. In 1995, the Regional Office saw a new Director in the person of Engr. Eleutrio P. Navarro Jr. The construction of quarters where employees could stay overnight on emergencies was one of the significant marks of Engr. Navarro's management. Another was the construction of an office that provided space for the records and the legal division. On the later part of May 2002, the regional office had its fourth Regional Director, Ms. Delilah F. Deles, who is a neophyte. she brought about changes to the regional office starting from the improvement of the office's physical appearance to improving employee, work attitudes and the renewal of their commitment to public service. She innovated new programs, one of which launching of this website which is interactive, informative and accessible to the individual users and introduced a program that cater quality service to the public.
Summary of the OJT Experience Things I have learned working in National Telecommunication Commission company are mostly licensing, processing permits and other paper works, services regarding blocking of cellphones, etc that are all about telecommunication and frequencies and inspecting radio devices, equipments and towers. The first thing I learned in this company is that the company also monitors FM radio stations whether if they comply to the standards given by the company like playing four OPM songs every hour, broadcast commercials every half hour and restriction on broadcasting sensitive and foul topics. I learned how to monitor the FM radio stations here in Region 3 in terms of the standards said and give the records created to the company for inspecting if the FM stations are following the standards else they will give warning and penalty if such incompliance is not met. I also learned that the company is also responsible for broadcasting Typhoon activity to other regions and radio stations. We first experienced these kind of service when Typhoon Ruby is currently on its way to Region 3. We monitored its activity for almost 14 hours and communicated to other radio stations regarding it. I also learned that when you want to block a phone like maybe your phone was stolen, the company offers that kind of service. They then block the incoming frequency of the phone may it text or call, etc. definitely denouncing the frequency of that phone to the frequency stream of the country. I also learned how to process licenses and permits for the customers of the company. Actually, anything and anyone that uses radio frequency must go to the company for request of use even if you’re just a single person and has a little radio possession, must be informed to the company. Usual customers the company has are radio operators that use radio devices such as security guards, agencies, hospitals, etc. The company also serves the big telecommunication companies like Globe, Sun and Smart where they call these customers as “Carriers”. Such license and permits must also be updated and renewed yearly else penalty will be conducted by the company to whoever that didn’t followed the standards. Examples of licenses are Radio Land Mobile (RLM), Radio Station License (RSL), Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (ROC), etc which are for radio operators proof that they can use radio devices and equipments specified on their application. Permits like “Permit to Possess” and “Permit to Purchase” are also needed
applied to the devices that are for telecommunication. Devices must also have a permit before these are used even if the user is licensed. I knew also that the company not only do paper works, legal works, etc but also has services like inspection, validation and verification for companies and places that uses telecommunication like shipyards, aircrafts, carriers’ radio towers, etc. I experience it once when we conduct field inspection of carrier’s range of service using wifi-sticks to places of Arayat to Nueva Ecija. Mostly schools of the said places where been inspected to verify if the carriers’ service to their customers are right and are being covered by their service. Above all, the work experience I had in the company is somehow worth even if mostly our work scope are always in the office and all about papers, sorting, organizing, monitoring radio stations, etc.
Assessment of the OJT/Practicum Program New knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired
Knowledge about the work in the company Knowledge and skills about processing RLM, RSL, ROC, Amateur, Carrier papers Knowledge and skills about radio equipments Knowledge about the company’s services
Theories actually seen in practice
Data Communication Frequencies Databases MS Office
Feedback that can be given to the company or institution
The company needs to upgrade their workplace in terms of network and filing
Benefits gained
Knowledge about Work Environment
Problems encountered
Current Network and Database systems Record Station, overwhelming papers (documents)
Appendices
Company Brochure/Pamphlet
Copy of Endorsement Letter
Copy of Training Plan
Copy of Signed Waiver Form
Daily Time Record
Quarterly Performance Appraisal Form
Certificate of Completion
