TELECOM and internet service providers in the country on Thursday, July 6, 2023, lauded the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 32, s. 2023, streamlining the process of obtaining government permits for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure, saying it will speed up the country’s digitalization and encourage transparency and efficiency across government agencies involved in the process. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order signed on July 5, is seen to pave the way for greater digital transformation in the country, according to Globe Group president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu in a statement. EO 32 mandates streamlined guidelines in obtaining permits to build information and communications technology infrastructure, eliminating redundant processes. Red tape Cu said cutting red tape fosters an environment conducive to rapid digital infrastructure development. “This will help accelerate the country’s digital transformation and open doors for more opportunities to Filipinos in the areas of education, employment and innovation,” said Cu. PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. president and chief executive officer Alfredo Panlilio stressed the need to address the bottlenecks in the permitting, licensing and authorizations involved in the energization of telecommunications towers in the Philippines, and to improve connectivity in far-flung areas. He […]
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