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​Philippine telcos seek open access law to expedite infrastructure development

( January 13, 2016, 06:52 GMT | Insight) -- The Philippines' two telecommunications companies, Globe Telecom and PLDT, are calling on the government to pass an Open Access Law that would expedite the issuance of all the relevant permits for all telecommunications facilities at the local government l...The Philippines’ two telecommunications companies, Globe Telecom and PLDT, are calling on the government to pass an Open Access Law that would expedite the issuance of all the relevant permits for all telecommunications facilities at the local government level, Businessworld reported. PLDT spokesman Ramon Isberto said to install a single cell site, companies have to get around 30 permits, and Globe spokesperson Ma. Yolanda C. Crisanto said permit delays usually take six months to a year. Senator Ralph G. Recto, chair of the Committee on Science and Technology, agreed there is a need for the proposal, the report added. ...

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