The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) yesterday launched an online platform to streamline the issuance of permits, licenses and certificates for the construction of telecom tower infrastructures.
CAAP said in coordination with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology, it continues to improve the height clearance permit (HCP) application process for stakeholders.
During the launch, the agency conducted a simulation of the map of CAAP critical areas, which will serve as a guide for stakeholders in relation to their application for HCP, prior to submitting their requirements.
Jim Sydiongco, CAAP director general, said the agency’s height clearance committee has been challenged to make the most out of available resources to benefit the public.
The CAAP said with shifting government priorities to address the many needs of the people, the committee has been creative, persistent and innovative to deliver services that will directly or indirectly affect the lives of people.
In his keynote speech, Ernesto Perez, ARTA officer-in-charge undersecretary, said the online platform will “provide services that are responsive to the needs of the government’s client — the Filipino people.”
CAAP said the online platform is its contribution to the improvement of connectivity in the country.
Besides the virtual map of critical areas, an online portal digitalizing the process of applying for HCP is set to be available soon at the CAAP website.
