A coalition of media scholars, law experts, and public policy academics—representing 108 signatories—issued a statement urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to resume normal operations. The NBTC's operational freeze has stalled critical decisions affecting broadcast roadmaps (2026–2030), OTT/Connected TV regulation, 5G/6G spectrum auctions, emergency alert systems (Cell Broadcast), fraud prevention, and satellite licensing—each with legal deadlines. The statement emphasizes legal principles and court rulings requiring the NBTC to function in the public interest and calls for the office secretariat to facilitate meetings to clear the backlog.