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Licenses for ITCs

Requested from DICT by E. Fernandez at 11:33 AM on Feb 09, 2021.
Purpose: Media report
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2021 - 02/09/2021
Tracking no: #DICT-898683719200

Fernandez 11:33 AM, Feb 09, 2021 

Hello,
We would like to know some details regarding the issuance of ITC certificate of registration since the beginning of January.
-How many 5-year term ITC certificates of registration have been issued by the DICT so far? How many are being processed by the DICT at the moment? 
- Of the 50,000 new towers goal set up by the DICT, how many towers are expected to be developed by the ITCs? 
- How many construction permits for towers have been issued since the passing of the Banyiahinan Act? How many permits are expected to be issued this year?

Navarro 11:52 AM, Feb 10, 2021 

February 10, 2021

Dear Eduard,

Thank you for your request dated Feb 09, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Licenses for ITCs.

We received your request on Feb 09, 2021 and will respond on or before Mar 02, 2021 11:33:38 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURJQ1QtODk4NjgzNzE5MjAwDA, for request with ticket number #DICT-898683719200.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Danica Navarro
FOI Officer

Lizardo 10:47 AM, Mar 26, 2021 

Dear Mr. Eduard Fernandez,
 
Greetings!
 
Thank you for your request dated February 09, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information (e-FOI) in the Executive Branch.
 
We understand that you submitted the following questions in relation to Independent Common Tower’s (ITC) through the e-FOI:  
 
1.       How many 5-year term ITC certificates of registration have been issued by the DICT so far? How many are being processed by the DICT at the moment?
2.       Of the 50,000 new towers goal set up by the DICT, how many towers are expected to be developed by the ITCs?
3.       How many construction permits for towers have been issued since the passing of the Bayanihan Act? How many permits are expected to be issued this year? 
 
We respond as follows:
 
With regard to your 1st question, as of 2 March 2021, the DICT has issued fourteen (14) ITC Certificates of Registration, which is valid for 5 years. In addition, out of the twenty-three (23) tower companies issued with Provisional ITC Certificates of Registration, the DICT has granted the extension thereof in favor of three (3) ITCs. There are currently 6 pending ITC Applications being processed and reviewed by the Department. 
 
As for the 2nd and 3rd question, we recommend that you submit your questions to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and National Telecommunications Commissions (NTC), which are best suited to address your queries.
 
Thank you.
 
Respectfully,

Honey Jane Fernando
FOI  Officer

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