Why the Philippines still didn decide on which Digital Standard for TV Broadcasting ?
Originally, it was supposed to be DVB-T but in 2007 the NTC said it will consider other options. Right now, it is ultimately unclear why the NTC reconsidered its firm stand in favour of DVB-T but I read somewhere that the Japanese government offered to provide some assistance in setting-up/procuring the equipment if the Philippines chose ISDB-T. In addition, most commercial networks and the KBP favour DVB-T but the government- and INC-run (NET25 and GEM-TV) prefer ISDB-T. At this point, we may be tempted to think that its 50-50 but the previous user could be right that politics may play a role and trump practical considerations. My 2 cents: remember that major commercial networks have been at odds with the government when it comes to news reporting so don’t be surprised if the NTC adopts something the commercial media doesn’t prefer.
