SyCipLaw Special Projects Group – Tech Law Briefing November 2025

This briefing sets out a round-up of certain key developments in Philippine technology law in the first three quarters of 2025 and a general situationer on AI use regulation.

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Konektadong Pinoy Act Ushers In a New Connectivity Regime; Implementing Rules Issued

Republic Act No. 12234, commonly known as the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), lapsed into law on August 24, 2025. Its implementing rules and regulations were signed on November 5, 2025 and will come into force 15 days from publication.

The law establishes a new regime for the local telecommunications industry and creates a new player – the data transmission industry participant (DTIP). Data transmission refers to the process of sending and receiving digital or digitized analog signals over a communication medium to one or more computing networks, communication or electronic devices.