{"id":263623,"date":"2020-07-31T04:49:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T08:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=263623"},"modified":"2020-07-31T04:49:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T08:49:51","slug":"processing-of-telco-infra-permits-down-to-16-20-days-dilg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/07\/31\/processing-of-telco-infra-permits-down-to-16-20-days-dilg\/","title":{"rendered":"Processing of telco infra permits down to 16-20 days: DILG"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo A\u00f1o thanks the Chinese embassy for the PHP10-million Batanes earthquake cash relief, during the turnover ceremony held at DILG office in Quezon City on Friday (August 9, 2019). (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The processing period of permits for power infrastructure of telecommunications companies (telcos) will now be shortened to a maximum of 20 days, Interior Secretary Eduardo A\u00f1o said on Friday.<\/p>\n

In a taped briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte aired over state-run PTV-4, A\u00f1o said the joint memorandum circular (JMC) recently signed by several national government agencies would significantly remove \u2018red tape\u2019 in the processing of licenses and permits particularly in setting up common towers to improve connectivity.<\/p>\n

“Wala na po ‘yun<\/em>\u00a0(There is no such thing anymore). Sixteen days to 20 days\u00a0po ang<\/em>\u00a0target\u00a0para sa lahat ng<\/em>\u00a0permit (There is no such thing now as 16 days to 20 days is our target for all the permits),” A\u00f1o said, referring to the usual eight-month period for the processing of permits for telco facilities, based on the clamor aired by telcos in a recent meeting with the President.<\/p>\n

Usually, permission from homeowners\u2019 association and the city or municipal council through a resolution is required before telcos can build towers.<\/p>\n

A\u00f1o also assured the local government units and other agencies would abide by the directive.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Gregorio \u201cGringo\u201d Honasan II supported President Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s call for the immediate improvement in the services of telcos, noting that common towers will help move the country towards \u201cbetter internet quality and more extensive telecommunications service coverage\u201d.<\/p>\n

The common tower initiative, according to the DICT, is expected to stimulate the growth of independent tower companies, widening the base of common or shared towers in the country.<\/p>\n

It said common towers will help cut back on expenses when compared to the costs of construction and maintenance of private towers.<\/p>\n

In his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, Duterte threatened the country\u2019s two operating telcos to improve their services by December or face expropriation\u2014the seizure of assets by the government for public use.<\/p>\n

He also called on telcos, other concerned companies, and government agencies to implement measures to boost internet connectivity, promote electronic governance, utilize ICT for education, and toughen up the country\u2019s cybersecurity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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