The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a memorandum ordering all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block pornography websites.
The commission clarified that the order is specifically for ISPs to block child pornography. Other adult-oriented websites are beyond the scope of the memorandum.
To block access to child pornography, the government will finally enforce Republic Act 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 after years of public consultations on how to implement it.
In its Memorandum Circular no. 01-01-2014, the NTC said that "all Internet Service Providers shall install available technology, program or software that will block access or filter all websites carrying child pornography materials."
The law requires service providers to install filters blocking child pornography or risk heavy fines. In an interview, NTC regulation director Edgardo Cabarrios acknowledged that it was almost impossible to block all child pornography but said the filters could keep out the majority.
Internet Service Providers will have till June to install the filters.
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