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Embed connectivity into the Building Code

“To be fair, telecommunications companies have increased capital expenditures to expand their networks” The pending Senate bills amending our pre-digital National Building Code have largely...

Congress urged to prioritize bills on telco infra development

A CONSUMER advocacy group urges policymakers to prioritize legislation that addresses regulatory blocks hindering the country’s digital infrastructure rollout.  In a statement, CitizenWatch Philippines emphasized...

Removing lease fees for telco cell sites key to cutting PH internet costs — consumer group

"Once the National Building Code gets amended, leases for cell sites will soon be removed" A consumer group is urging Congress to swiftly act on...

DICT pushes bills to fulfill PBBM’s vision for wide-ranging internet links in GIDAs

“The information and communications technology department will work closely with legislators to classify internet connectivity as a public service.”The Department of Information and Communication...

Lawmaker wants to update building code, broadband facilities included in buildings

'Since its enactment in 1977, so much has happened, especially in information and communications technology' A lawmaker is proposing the amendment of Presidential Decree...

Telcos should be rent-free, like water and power utilities – expert

‘Truly, internet connectivity has evolved into a human right’ A telecommunications operations expert has said that telco services should be treated with the same rights...

Congress must address the costly lease fee for broadband link setup, says Stratbase president

A public policy think tank leader has urged all government pillars to work as one in addressing the challenges that impede the ease of...

Building code revision pushed to help improve PH internet connection

An international think tank is urging the government to revise an old law to help improve the reach of internet connections across the country....

House passes new National Building Code mandating disaster-resilient structures

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 8500 mandating the country’s proposed new National Building Code. Speaker Ferdinand...

Amend the National Building Code to integrate digital connectivity

"Making things harder for telcos to do their mandate to expand their services is a disservice to the people that property management is supposed...

Go refiles 3 bills addressing disasters

Senator Christopher Lawrence Go has reiterated his calls for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), establishment of mandatory evacuation centers, and...

Solon eyes stricter National Building Code

A lawmaker has batted for the enactment of a bill seeking to repeal the country’s obsolete National Building Code. Pleyto filed House Bill 1180 providing...

Lawmakers seek price freeze in quake-hit Abra; repeal of building law

Administration lawmakers are batting for a price freeze in earthquake-hit Abra and a repeal of the 45-year-old National Building Code, which they called “obsolete.” “The...

Bacolod building official sends notice of violation to DITO Telecom

The Office of Building Official of Bacolod City released a first notice of violation to DITO Telecommunity Corp. for allegedly constructing a cell site...
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