Philippines Slashes Telecom Tower Permit Time to 16 Days from 241
The Philippine government announced a drastic reduction in the permit processing time for telecommunications towers from 241 days to just 16 days. This reform, coinciding with the launch of an independent tower companies association, aims to accelerate digital connectivity nationwide, though the country still lags behind some neighbors in tower density.
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