revised joint memorandum circular no.: 01 series of 2021

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Revised Joint Memorandum Circular No.: 01 Series of 2021

SUBJECT: REVISING AND EXPANDING JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01,

S. 2020 OR THE “STREAMLINED GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHARED PASSIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER INFRASTRUCTURE (PTTIs)”

DATE: 11 JUNE 2021 SECTION 1. BACKGROUND 1.1. On 23 July 2020, Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2020 was executed for

the purpose of prescribing the streamlined processes and requirements as to application for permits, licenses and clearances for the construction of Shared Passive Telecommunications Tower Infrastructure (PTTIs) that will be constructed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) duly authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and Independent Tower Companies (ITCs) duly registered with the DICT, in order to facilitate the accelerated rollout of telecommunication infrastructure and service projects.

1.2. On 11 September 2020, Republic Act No. 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover As One Act” was enacted to provide for COVID-19 response and recovery interventions and provide mechanisms to accelerate the recovery and bolster the resiliency of the Philippine Economy, provide funds therefore, and for other purpose. 1.2.1. Section 4 (ii) provides for COVID-19 Response and Recovery Interventions for

the acceleration of the deployment of critical Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure (ICT) particularly additional cell towers, equipment, software, and wireless technologies throughout the country to address the need for digital connectivity, internet speed and stability, and Cybersecurity in E-Commerce, E-Government, online learning, and telecommuting in order to sufficiently meet the significant additional shift of the general public to online services and platforms and to home and mobile communication units for doing work from home, for completing commercial and other transactions, for convening meetings and conducting conferences and seminars/webinars, and for obtaining educational instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

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1.2.2. One of the measures to be undertaken under the R.A. No. 11494 is the temporary suspension of requirements to secure permits and clearances for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure.

1.3. The subsequent passage of R.A. No. 11494 brought about various interpretations as

to the applicability of JMC No. 1 s. 2020, particularly on the provisions that are in conflict with R.A. No. 11494. Hence, this JMC is executed in order to harmonize the provisions of R.A. No. 11494 and JMC No. 1 s. 2020 and provide further guidelines on the implementation of JMC No. 1 s. 2020.

SECTION 2. Section 2 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 is hereby revised to read as follows:

“SECTION 2. PURPOSE The overall objectives of this Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) are the following: 2.1. To revise and expand Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, series of

2020 in order to harmonize its provisions with the provisions of Republic Act No. 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover As One Act”.

2.2. To provide further guidelines on the implementation of JMC No. 1 s. 2020, prescribing streamlined processes and requirements as to application for permits, licenses, and clearances for the construction of PTTI’s, whether shared or exclusive, that will be constructed by Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs) and Independent Tower Companies (ITCs) duly registered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in order to facilitate the accelerated rollout of telecommunication infrastructure and service projects.”


“SECTION 3. LEGAL COMPLIANCE 3.1. Section 301 of Republic Act No. 6541, as revised by Presidential

Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the “National Building Code of the Philippines” (NBCP) provides that: “No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government, shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place were the subject building is located or the building work is to be done.”

3.2. Section 309 of the NBCP provides that: “No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy thereof as provided in this Code.”

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3.3. The DPWH National Building Code Development Office Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2005 provides that: “Until a Building Official (BO) is fully deputized by the Secretary of Public Works and Highways for a particular local government, the official designated by the concerned local chief executive through a Special Order to be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the NBCP as well as of its IRR shall serve as BO for said local government.”

3.4. Republic Act No. 9485, as amended by Republic Act No.11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018”, provides for the following: 3.4.1. Section 10 mandates the automatic approval of applications

for, or extension of licenses, clearances, permits and authorizations if such have not been approved by a government office within the prescribed processing time, provided that all required documents have been submitted and all required fees and charges have been paid.

3.4.2. Section 11 prescribes specifically for LGUs, the use of a unified form, the organization of a physical or electronic business one-stop shop (“BOSS”), automation of business permitting and licensing systems (“BPLS”), integration of barangay clearances with the LGU business permitting system, one-time release of ancillary permits together with the business permit.

3.4.3. Section 12 adopts streamlined procedures for getting the Fire

Safety and Inspection Certificate (FSIC) that includes prescribed processing times and other directives for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to comply with.

3.4.4. Section 15 provides for the expedited processing and approval

of licenses, clearances, permits, certifications or authorizations for the installation and operation of telecommunication, broadcast towers, facilities, equipment and service.

3.5. Section 1 of Administrative Order No. 23 s. 2020, titled “Eliminating Overregulation to Promote Efficiency of Government Processes”, states that: “Section 1. Elimination of Overregulation. All national government agencies covered by Section 3 of RA No. 9485, as amended, are directed to hasten the reform of their processes in order to eliminate overregulation. They shall retain only such steps, procedures and requirements as may be necessary to fulfill their legal mandates and policy objectives. All processes in excess thereof, including those which are redundant or burdensome to the public, shall be deemed manifestations of overregulation and shall be removed accordingly.”

3.6. DILG-DICT-DPWH-DTI Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2018-01, titled “Guidelines in Streamlining the Processes for the Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy”.

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3.7. DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-177, titled “Guidelines in the Integration of the Issuance of Barangay Clearance in the Permitting Processes of Cities and Municipalities”.

3.8. DPWH National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO)

Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2020, issued on 30 July 2020, provides for the Unified Application Forms for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy and Revised Prescribed Preformatted Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy Forms.

3.9. Section 4 (ii)(1) of R.A. No. 11494 otherwise known as “Bayanihan to

Recover As One Act” provides that:

“(1) Temporary suspension of requirements to secure permits and clearances for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure. Except for the building permit issued by the Office of the Building Official pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the “National Building Code of the Philippines”, as amended, and the height clearance permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), no national or local permit or clearance shall be required in the construction, installation, repair, operation and maintenance of telecommunications and internet infrastructure by independent tower companies registered with the DICT, or holders of authority granted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to public telecommunication entities, for a period of three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act; Provided, That for homeowners and other community clearances, the requirements provided under Section 15 of Republic Act No. 11032 or the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act”, in relation to Section 10(k) of Republic Act No. 9904 or the “Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowner’s Associations”, shall apply. A CAAP height clearance permit shall be required if the telecommunications tower infrastructure: (i) is in excess of fifty (50) meters in height and in direct flight plan within a three (3)-kilometer radius of an airport; or (ii) shall be constructed within ten (10)-kilometer radius of communication-navigation surveillance facilities located off-airport. When proposed structure does not fall within any of the foregoing restrictions, the applicant shall only be required to submit to the LGU and the CAAP, a notarized undertaking certified by a geodetic engineer, attesting that the proposed structure will be built outside the CAAP critical areas.”

3.10. Section 4 (ii)(2) of R.A. No. 11494 provides that: “(2) Streamlining of regulatory processes and procedures for the development and improvement of digital, internet and satellite technology infrastructure. Notwithstanding Section 4(eee) of this Act, all pending and new applications for the construction of cell sites, cell towers, roll out of fiber, installation of poles, ground terminals and other transmission or similar telecommunications and internet structure and facilities shall be

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approved or disapproved within a non-extendible period of seven (7) working days from the date the application was received. An application which is not acted upon within such period shall be deemed approved. Provided, That the advantages of temporary suspension of requirements and streamlining of regulatory processes shall also apply to other value-added service providers and internet service providers in the establishment and operation of necessary equipment and facilities, and use of necessary technologies in order to expand the coverage of broadband internet networks and provide connectivity to unserved and underserved communities. No court, except the Supreme Court, shall issue any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or preliminary mandatory injunction against the construction of telecommunications infrastructure, including cell sites and cell towers.”


“SECTION 4. SCOPE/COVERAGE 4.1. This JMC covers the Department of Information and Communications

Technology (DICT), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Department of Health (DOH) - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

4.2. It shall likewise cover the Local Chief Executives of all Cities, Municipalities, and Barangays, their respective Office of Building Officials, Business Permit and Licensing Officers, the members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, Sangguniang Bayan, and Sangguniang Barangay, and all the Fire Officers and Marshals of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).”

SECTION 5. New section to be numbered as Section 5 is hereby inserted after Section 4 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020, to read as follows:

“SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY 5.1. This JMC No. 1 s. 2020 shall apply to all pending and new applications

for the construction, installation, repair, operation and maintenance of passive telecommunications and internet infrastructure both shared and those by Independent Tower Companies (ITCs) duly registered with the DICT and public telecommunication entities (PTEs) who are holders of certificates of public convenience and necessity or provisional authority granted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

5.2. It shall apply to all applications for the construction of cell towers,

installation of poles, ground terminals and other transmission or similar telecommunications and internet infrastructure and facilities, including but not limited to, the construction of other non-electronic or passive

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infrastructures, otherwise known as Passive Telecommunications Tower Infrastructure (PTTI) in this JMC.

5.3. Section 6 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 as originally stated prior to this JMC,

shall apply to applications filed before the effectivity of R.A. No. 11494.” SECTION 6. Section 5 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 is hereby revised and renumbered as Section 6 to read as follows:

“SECTION 6. DEFINITION OF TERMS 6.1. Action – refers to the written approval or disapproval made by a

government office or agency on the application or request submitted by an applicant or requesting party for processing;

6.2. Active Infrastructure – For purposes of active infrastructure sharing, this refers to the active elements of wireless networks which are maintained and operated/managed by operators, such as antennas, antenna systems, transmitters/receivers, transmission systems, radio frequency modules, channel elements, and other radio-communications systems;

6.3. Applicant – refers to any qualified person, firm, partnership, corporation, government or private institution/organization applying for the issuance of permits, licenses, and certificates;

6.4. Building Official (BO) – refers to the Executive Officer of the Office of the Building Official (OBO) designated by the Secretary of Public Works and Highways;

6.5. Building Permit – refers to a document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the NBCP and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR);

6.6. Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) – refers to the single common site

or location, or a single online website or portal designated for the Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) of an LGU to receive and process applications, receive payments, and issue approved licenses, clearances, permits, or authorizations;

6.7. Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit – refers to a document issued by

the City or Municipal Head, authorizing an applicant to operate Active Infrastructure of the PTTI;

6.8. Certificate of Use – refers to a document issued by the Building Official

certifying that the building/structure was completed and can be used in accordance with the approved use;

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6.9. Construction – refers to all on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all components and installation of utilities;

6.10. Elevation – refers to the vertical distance of a point or a level, on or affixed to the surface of the Earth, measured from the mean sea level;

6.11. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) – refers to the document

issued by the BFP as a pre-requisite for the grant of Building Permit by the Office of Building Official having jurisdiction upon determination that the evaluated plans are compliant with Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as “Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008”, and its IRR;1

6.12. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) – refers to the document issued by the BFP upon determining that the required safety construction is in place, and fire protective and/or warning system are properly installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in compliance with R.A. No. 9514 and its IRR;2

6.13. One-Stop Shop for Construction Permits (OSCP) – refers to a mechanism of coordination among the OBO, Zoning Office, Assessor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, other concerned departments or offices at the local government, and the Office of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal through co-location of related functions and through a practical system of linkages;3

6.14. Passive Telecommunications Tower Infrastructure (PTTI) – refers to all types of outdoor non-electronic telecommunications infrastructure or civil works, including but not limited to towers, masts, poles, and other similar infrastructure, as well as the facilities auxiliary thereto—built on the ground or installed in buildings, walls, rooftops or other edifice—that are utilized for purposes of mounting antennas, transmitters/receivers, radio frequency modules, and other radio-communications systems as macro cell sites for the rendition of ICT services in the telecommunications network. The term shall include: (a) the ducts , ladders, arresters, mounts, cable entrances, and the cable trays of the PTTI; (b) the shared fiber-optic and/or radio frequency cables or other similar equipment assemblies that make up the fronthaul; (c) its appurtenant shelters, sheds, cabins, cabinets or other similar house for the base-band units, radio units, and related electronic equipment, as well as the cable entrances thereof; (d) its power supply and back-up power management systems; and (e) all other ancillary facilities as thereto may be necessary and pertinent for its proper, resilient, and continuous operation as a PTTI. These auxiliary and ancillary facilities need not necessarily have to be owned or managed by each mobile network operator;

6.15. JMC – refers to this Joint Memorandum Circular, revising and expanding JMC No. 01, s. 2020; and

1 Section 5.9, DILG-DPWH-DICT-DTI JMC No. 2018-01. 2 Section 5.10, DILG-DPWH-DICT-DTI JMC No. 2018-01. 3 Section 5.13, DILG-DPWH-DICT-DTI JMC No. 2018-01.

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6.16. Shared PTTI – refers to PTTI which are non-exclusive and are

accessible for common use in accordance with Title III of DICT Department Circular No. 8, s. 2020.”

SECTION 7. Section 6 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 is hereby revised and renumbered as Section 7 to read as follows:

“SECTION 7. STANDARDS FOR PROCESSING CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PERMITS 7.1. One-Stop Shop for Construction-Related Applications. All cities

and municipalities shall set up a One-stop Shop for Construction Permits (OSCP), preferably at the OBO, that will provide frontline services to applicants related to building permits and certificates of use application. The OSCP shall perform the functions provided under Section 7.2 of the DILG-DPWH-DICT-DTI JMC No. 2018-01.

7.2. Standards in Processing Building Permit Applications

7.2.1. Unified Application Form. The preformatted form for building permit applications provided shall be prescribed in all cities and municipalities in the Philippines.4 Four (4) sets of the unified application form for building permit, duly notarized, consistent with Section 302 (1) of the 2004 IRR of the NBCP which shall include the applicable ancillary and accessory permit forms together with the required documents as described in Sections 7.2.2 and 7.2.5 shall be submitted by the applicant to the OSCP.

7.2.2. Documentary Requirements. The applicant, in applying for a building permit, shall be required to submit ONLY the following documents together with the unified application form:

a. Property Documents, as described in Section 7.2.3.;

b. Technical Documents, as described in Section 7.2.4.;

c. Height Clearance Permit or Validated Affidavit of

Undertaking, whichever is applicable, as described in Section 8; and

d. Homeowner’s Association’s Consent or Certification,

whichever is applicable, as described in Section 9.

7.2.3. Property Documents. Property documents to be submitted by the applicant shall refer to the following, whichever is applicable:

a. Owners of registered land – A certified true copy of the

Original Certificate of Title (OCT) / Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT). If OCT or TCT is not yet in the name of the

4 See Annex “A” of DPWH NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2020 (30 July 2020) for the template of the Unified Application Form for Building Permit.

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applicant-owner, include deed of absolute sale or other contracts conveying similar rights, as part of submission.

b. Authorized occupants of untitled land – Tax Declaration or Current Real Property Tax Receipt, Deed of Absolute Sale, or other contracts conveying similar rights.

c. Authorized occupants of registered lands (lessees or other tenants) - certified true copy of the TCT and a duly notarized copy of the Contract of Lease, or other contracts conveying similar rights.

d. For properties alongside national highways and outside the Road Right-of-Way (RROW) – it is the responsibility of the applicant to conduct its due diligence regarding the implications of Section 11 of Republic Act No. 10752 or “The Right-of-Way Act”. In line with this, applicant may coordinate with the concerned DPWH Regional Office or District Engineering Office to obtain information concerning existing and future government infrastructure projects.

e. For PTTIs that will be built directly on the ground and

within the RROW limits of National Roads – compliance with DPWH Department Order No. 29, series 2021.

7.2.4. Technical Documents. Technical documents for building permit to be submitted by the applicant shall refer to the following, whichever is applicable: a. If the PTTI will be built directly on the ground – the

applicant shall submit the following documents:

i. Plans and Designs, General Conditions and Specifications, and other documents prepared, signed, and sealed by its corresponding duly registered and licensed professionals as per Annex 1 of this JMC;

ii. Copies of valid Professional Regulation

Commission Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipts of all involved professionals;

iii. Project’s Detailed and Total Estimated Cost of the

PTTI to be erected and declared and signed by the applicant; and

iv. Construction Log-Book.

b. If the PTTI is to be installed on existing buildings, walls,

rooftops, or other edifices – the applicant shall submit the following documents:

i. Plans and Designs, General Conditions and Specifications, and other documents prepared,

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signed, and sealed by its corresponding duly registered and licensed professionals as per Annex 1 of this JMC;

ii. Copies of valid Professional Regulation Commission Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipts of all involved professionals;

iii. Project’s Detailed and Total Estimated Cost of the

PTTI to be erected and declared and signed by the applicant;

v. Construction Log-Book; and vi. Joint Certification5 executed by the building owner

and the Civil/Structural Engineer who conducted a comprehensive evaluation and testing of the structural stability of the building on which the tower will be built on.

7.2.5. The applicant shall submit the necessary documents and

requirements should the construction of PTTI require any of the following ancillary and accessory permits:

1. Ancillary Permits:

a. Architectural Permit; b. Civil/Structural Permit; c. Electrical Permit; d. Mechanical Permit; e. Sanitary Permit; f. Plumbing Permit; and g. Electronics Permit.

2. Accessory Permits:

a. Ground Preparation and Excavation; b. Encroachment of Foundation to Public Area; c. Fencing, for fence not exceeding 1.8 meters high; d. Sidewalk Construction; e. Temporary Sidewalk Enclosure and Occupancy; f. Erection of Scaffolding; and g. Erection, Repair, Removal of Sign and Demolition.

7.2.6. Pursuant to Section 4 (ii)(1) of R.A. No. 11494, no other national

or local permits, clearances and other agreements for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure shall be allowed other than those required under Section 7.2.2.

7.2.7. The following shall NOT be required from the applicants in securing a building permit:

a. Sangguniang Panlungsod/ Bayan Resolution; b. Sangguniang Barangay Resolution/ Barangay Council

Resolution; 5 See Annex “2” of this JMC for the Joint Certification template.

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c. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC), if the proposed site of construction is outside an environmentally critical area (ECA);

d. Certificate of Safety Evaluation from the Department of Health (DOH) - Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and

e. Certified True Copy of Provisional Authority (PA) or Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from NTC.

7.2.8. Locational Clearance. The representative from the Zoning

Office/Planning Development Office of cities/municipalities detailed at the OSCP shall be responsible for the verification/ issuance of locational clearance as part of the OSCP backroom operation. The representative shall provide a copy of the said clearance to the OBO as a documentary requirement to the building permit application. The applicant shall not be required to submit a separate application directly to the Zoning Office/Planning Development Office in order to secure a locational clearance prior to the submission of the application for building permit.

7.2.9. Fire Safety Evaluation Certificates (FSEC). The BFP shall detail staff, who shall be tasked to evaluate FSEC, issue Order of Payment and receive payments at the OSCP. FSEC shall not be required if the application is for the construction of towers only.

7.2.10. Barangay Fees. In processing the locational clearance, barangay fees related to building permit and locational clearance applications shall be collected by the city hall officials, as part of the OSCP, which shall be remitted to the concerned barangays at an agreeable timetable. Barangay Clearance shall be integrated and processed by the OSCP as part of its backroom operations and such need not be secured separately in the barangays where the proposed PTTI will be constructed.

7.2.11. Processing Time. Building permit applications with complete documentary requirements shall be acted upon by the different offices at the OSCP, functioning as one unit, within a non-extendible period of seven (7) working days from the date the application was received. The OSCP shall release the Building Permit, together with the Locational Clearance, other ancillary permits and the FSEC, after payment of appropriate fees and charges.

7.2.12. Assessment of Fees. After evaluation of the documentary requirements and attachments, the LGU in coordination with concerned offices, shall prepare a Payment Order specifying the fees that the applicant is obligated to pay in accordance with the NCBP and other issuances necessary for the building permit application. The LGU must ensure to put in place the necessary measures to implement a one-time assessment of building related fees and charges which shall include other related local fees.

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The amount of local fees and charges of the LGU in connection with the construction of PTTI shall be reasonably commensurate to the cost of regulation or provision of the service. The LGU must also ensure a One-time payment of fees and charges related to the applications shall be jointly implemented by LGU concerned officials. No additional local government fees beyond the requisite building permit fees shall be assessed on the applicant. The LGU shall comply with the provisions of DILG-DOF JMC No. 2019-01, entitled “Guidelines for the Review, Adjustment, Setting and/or Adoption of Reasonable Regulatory Fees and Charges of Local Government Units”, in determining reasonable rates of fees and charges to be imposed.”

7.2.13. Automatic Approval. An application which is not acted upon within the period provided herein shall be deemed automatically approved: Provided, That all requirements enumerated in this JMC have been submitted and all fees and charges indicated in the Citizen’s Charter of the LGU have been paid. Rule VIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 11032 shall apply in case of automatic approval.

7.3. Standards in Securing Certificate of Use and Business or Mayor’s

Permit for operation the PTTI

7.3.1. Documentary Requirements. In applying for Certificate of Use6 and Business or Mayor’s Permit, the applicant shall be required to submit four (4) sets of the following documents together with the Unified Application Form for Certificate of Use, duly notarized, and Business Permit Application form:

a. Certificate of Completion properly filled-up, signed and sealed by all involved professionals in-charge and duly notarized;

b. Construction Log-Book; c. Photocopy of valid licenses of all involved professionals; d. Photographs of the structure (all sides) showing

substantial completion; and e. Yellow Card / Clearance from electrical service provider; f. In cases when there are changes in the approved

building plans, copy of As-Built Plan reflecting all the changes/modifications/alterations/amendments made.

7.3.2. As part of the backroom operations of the OSCP, the BO, with the BFP, shall evaluate the document forwarded by the receiving officer at the OSCP. The Local City/Municipal Fire Marshall shall be provided three sets for the review of the fire safety requirements as required for the issuance of the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC).

6 See Annex “B” of DPWH NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2020 (30 July 2020) for the template of the Unified Application Form for Certificate of Occupancy/Use.

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7.3.3. Fire Safety Clearance (FSC). FSC shall be secured in the following cases:

a. The initial application for Building Permit is for the construction of towers only and there is a modification or addition of an ancillary building for electrical installation thereafter;

b. Modification or addition to an existing tower with ancillary building.

The following additional documentary requirements shall also be submitted to the OSCP and evaluated by the BFP as part of the OSCP’s backroom operations:

a. Electrical Documents, as per Annex 1 of this JMC b. Electronics Documents, as per Annex 1 of this JMC; c. One (1) set of cost estimates of the building, including

labor cost, signed and sealed by the designer/contractor, duly notarized;

d. Fire Safety Clearance for wielding, cutting, and other hot work operations, if required;

e. One (1) set of Fire Safety Compliance Report (FSCR), if there is an Automatic Fire Suppression System;

f. Copy of Fire Insurance Policy, if any.

For installations covered by FSEC, FSC shall no longer be required.

7.3.4. Processing Time for Certificate of Use and other related

certificates. Applications for Certificate of Use, which includes applications for Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) and other related certificates including the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), shall be acted upon by the different offices at the OSCP functioning as one unit within the non-extendible period of seven (7) working days from receipt of the application form with complete documentary requirements. The OBO shall issue the Certificate of Use together with the CFEI, the FSIC and other related certificates/clearances upon payment of the required fees by the applicant.

7.3.5. Business or Mayor’s Permit. Once payment has been made, the OSCP, as part of its backroom operations, shall immediately endorse the application for Business or Mayor’s Permit to the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) of the LGU concerned by forwarding the Application Form for Business or Mayor’s Permit and documentary requirements submitted by the applicant, including the certificates issued by the OSCP, that are required in the issuance of a Business or Mayor’s Permit. Applications for Business or Mayor’s Permit shall be acted upon within three (3) working days from receipt of the complete documents from the OSCP.

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SECTION 8. New sections to be numbered as Section 8, 9, and 10 are hereby inserted after Section 7 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020, to read as follows:

“SECTION 8. STANDARDS FOR PROCESSING HEIGHT CLEARANCE PERMIT / EVALUATED AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING BY CAAP

8.1. A Height Clearance Permit (HCP) from the CAAP is required for all proposed PTTIs that are fifty (50) meters or higher above the elevation of the ground, and within the specified CAAP Critical Areas as determined by CAAP through its survey mapping considering the guidelines provided for or may be inferred under R.A. 9497 and/or subsequent implementing rules and regulations.

8.2. The survey mapping for the CAAP Critical Areas shall be updated and published through the CAAP website from the issuance of this JMC.

8.3. Documentary Requirements. Applicants must secure the HCP by submitting the following requirements to the nearest CAAP Office:

a. CAAP Updated HCP Application Forms; b. Elevation Plan of the Proposed Structure indicating its Total Height; c. CAAP Updated Standard Format of Certification of Geodetic

Engineer of Site Survey Data; d. Photocopy of NAMRIA Certification of Reference Station with

Compliant Data or equivalent (if used); e. Location Plan with Vicinity Map (showing runway if applicable); and f. Computations (traverse, leveling and/or GNSS processing).

Upon receipt of the complete documents, payment of fees and charges as indicated by CAAP Citizen’s Charter, CAAP shall evaluate the application and issue HCP or recommendation within a non-extendible period of seven (7) working days.

8.4. When the proposed PTTI structure is outside the CAAP Critical Areas and below fifty (50) meters in height above the elevation of the ground, the applicant shall not be required to submit a HCP but only to submit to the LGU an Affidavit of Undertaking (AOU)7 certified by a Geodetic Engineer, attesting that the proposed structure will be built outside the CAAP Critical Areas as received and evaluated by the CAAP. The CAAP shall post to their website or any other electronic means a copy of the stamped received AOU.

8.5. Applicants shall submit the AOU certified by a Geodetic Engineer to the CAAP office with attached Location Plan with Vicinity Map (signed and sealed by a Geodetic Engineer). The same shall be processed upon payment of fees and charges as provided in the CAAP Citizen’s Charter. CAAP shall evaluate the application and stamped evaluated or issue recommendation within two (2) working days.”

7 See Annex “3” of this JMC for the Affidavit of Undertaking template.

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“SECTION 9. STANDARDS FOR PROCESSING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION CONSENT

9.1. In case where the proposed PTTI is to be constructed within a residential community with a duly registered Homeowner’s Association, the applicant shall submit a Homeowner’s Association Consent. LGUs shall refer to the list of duly registered Homeowner’s Association posted in the DHSUD website.

9.2. The officers of duly registered homeowners association shall be given ten (10) working days to refer the application to the members of the association pursuant to Section 10(k) of Republic Act No. 9904 (RA 9904), otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations” and given a non-extendible period of thirty (30) days and to issue the corresponding clearance or notice of disapproval. The notice of disapproval shall state the reason/s for disapproval as well as remedial measures that may be taken by the applicant or requesting party.

9.3. In case where proposed PTTI is to be constructed in a residential community without a duly registered Homeowner’s Association, the applicant shall NOT be required to submit a Homeowner’s Association Consent. The applicant shall only be required to submit a Certification by the owner of the property that there is no existing duly registered homeowner’s association in the proposed project site. The applicant shall also submit an Undertaking that they will conduct social preparation or will endeavor to educate the affected homeowners, households or families as to their health and safety protocols: Provided, That the above social preparation shall not be deemed to be a prerequisite to the issuance of any permit, certification or authorization which is required for the construction of a PTTI.”

“SECTION 10. ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JMC BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS In consideration of existing laws, policies, and regulations, all Local Chief Executives and their respective Sanggunians are hereby encouraged to issue a local ordinance adopting the provisions of this JMC in their respective jurisdictions. Local Sanggunians are likewise encouraged to assist applicants in conducting social preparation and in disseminating information regarding the health and safety protocols in the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure to the affected homeowners, households or families.”


“SECTION 11. OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 11.1. An Oversight Committee on PTTI Permit Reforms shall be created with

the Secretary of the DPWH as Chairperson and the Secretary of the DILG as Vice-Chairperson. The committee shall have as members the heads of the following entities: (1) DICT; (2) ARTA; (3) DHSUD; (4) DOH-FDA; (5) CAAP; (6) NTC; and (7) BFP. The Committee shall have the following functions:

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a. Oversee the implementation of this JMC; b. Promote the JMC to the national government agencies and local

government units concerned; c. Monitor the implementation of the JMC and ensure the imposition

of sanctions to non-compliant NGAs and LGUs; d. Undertake other measures necessary to enforce the standards set

in this JMC; e. Assist in the prosecution for violations of Sections 21 and 22 of RA

9485, otherwise known as the “Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007”, as amended, in connection to this JMC; and

f. Prior to the end of the effectivity of Section 4 (ii) of R.A. No. 11494 (Bayanihan 2), the Oversight Committee shall review the provisions of this JMC and issue policies, processes, and systems that will be applicable in securing permits and clearances for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure after the effectivity of Bayanihan 2.

11.2. The DPWH, in coordination with the DILG, shall conduct a series of

training programs for OBO and other concerned departments and offices and local governments as well as ARTA and BFP in the implementation of this JMC, which may cover, among others, the standards for the issuance of Building Permit and Certificate of Use and preparation of change management plan and action plan for each local government, OBO, and BFP Office.”


“SECTION 12. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OVERSIGHT AGENCIES 12.1. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Ensure that

all future policies and issuance of the DPWH shall take into consideration the promotion of ICT development infrastructure especially to PTTIs and in accordance with the intentions and purposes of this JMC.

12.2. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Ensure active cooperation by the LGUs and other relevant agencies and offices under its purview (e.g. BFP) and monitor compliance of LGU to this JMC.

12.3. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) a. Ensure that the ICT standards and telecommunications policies

relevant to this JMC are up to date and that the future issuances shall be in congruence with this JMC;

b. Build, operate, and maintain the One-Stop Shop System; and c. Convene the Oversight Committee every month, acting as

Secretariat thereof.

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12.4. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) a. Coordinate technical assistance for the implementation of this JMC

from the development partners as part of its Ease of Doing Business Activities;

b. Provide technical support for the implementation of the standards provided for in this JMC;

c. Coordinate with business groups at the local and national levels to support the new guidelines in streamlining the processes for issuance of Building Permits and Certificate of Use; and

d. Oversee the implementation of this JMC in close collaboration with DPWH, DILG, DICT, CAAP, DHSUD, DOH-FDA, NTC, and BFP.

12.5. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development

(DHSUD) a. Issue guidelines for homeowner’s associations in the processing of

applications for homeowner’s association’s clearance or consent, setting forth the allowable bases for denial, among others.

b. Maintain an updated database of all the registered homeowner’s associations in the country that is accessible through the website link provided in this JMC.

12.6. DOH – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – The DOH, through the

FDA, shall coordinate with concerned agencies that the safety standards and guidelines are being followed to ensure the safety of the public from established health effects of exposure to radiofrequency radiation in relation to antenna installations.

12.7. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) – Ensure that the

issuance on the processing of height clearances and other compliances in connection to the construction and operation of PTTIs are streamlined.

12.8. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) – Ensure to

update the list of MNOs and other PTEs who are grantees of certificates of public convenience and necessity or provisional authority for telecommunications and internet/broadband services in support with this JMC.

12.9. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Ensure compliance by all Fire

Officers and Marshals of the BFP with the provisions of this JMC.”

SECTION 11. New section to be numbered as Section 13 is hereby inserted after Section 12 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020, to read as follows:

“SECTION 13. COORDINATION MECHANISMS In order to ensure effective implementation of this JMC, there shall be institutionalized coordination mechanisms which shall cover the following functions: 13.1. Creation and Establishment of a Planning Database. The

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shall develop, operate and maintain the Planning Database, which shall be updated regularly, subject to the provisions of the JMC No. 01. s.

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2020, this JMC, and any other issuances that the Oversight Committee will promulgate in the future. Adopting a whole-of-government approach, the Oversight Committee shall issue separate guidelines regarding the details of the development, maintenance and operations of the Planning Database. 13.1.1. Funding. The funding for the construction, operation and

maintenance, and cost may be shared between DICT, DPWH and DILG or funding source that may be identified by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

13.1.2. Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreement. Any geospatial information, project details, schedule of implementation and technical plans that will be shared by the private sector to the DICT, DPWH and DILG may be covered by confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, in compliance with existing laws, policies, regulations dealing with trade secrets.

13.2. Stakeholder engagement. Public-private consultation and

coordination mechanism shall be created, which may include the creation of a public-private working group, to further improve the telecommunications/ICT planning and coordination, which shall be composed of representatives of the approving authorities of this JMC and representatives from both Independent Tower Companies (ITC) and Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs).

13.3. Complaints Mechanism. To avoid delays in the implementation of the telecommunications/ICT infrastructure, a dispute resolution mechanism shall be adopted to accommodate conflicting claims involving two or more National Government Agencies or Local Government Units and the private sector. Without prejudice to resorting to available Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, disputes, complaints, or issues arising from the following shall be referred to and addressed by the corresponding agency identified herein:

a. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Disputes

arising from Building Permit applications/ approved applications shall be addressed by the respective Office of the Building Official or City/Municipality Engineering’s Office where the Building Permit is pending/secured. The party may appeal the decision of the Building Official to the DPWH.

b. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) – Delays in the processing of the application for the Building Permit and Height Clearance Permit beyond the processing time provided herein as well as the imposition of additional requirements other than those expressly enumerated in this JMC.

c. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Issues arising from the failure of the local government unit concerned or office under its purview to comply with this JMC.

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d. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) – Issues arising from or relative to the registration of ITCs.

e. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) – Issues arising from the issuance of height clearance permits and mapping of critical areas.

f. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) – Concerns regarding duly registered homeowner’s associations.

g. Department of Health (DOH)- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Issues on the health and safety risks relative to radiofrequency radiation emitting devices.

h. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) – Issues arising from or relative to the authorization of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other PTEs.

13.4. Composition of Coordination Mechanisms. The Approving

Authorities of this JMC shall identify the composition and membership of each of the Coordination Mechanisms, which may include members from private sector, as may be necessary. The Mechanisms herein institutionalized shall ensure proper reporting and documentation, including status updates, plans, and program implementation to the Approving Authorities.”

SECTION 12. Section 9 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 is hereby renumbered as Section 14 to read as follows:

“SECTION 14. VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, AND LIABILITIES The provisions of Sections 21, 22, and 23 of R.A. No. 9485, as amended by R.A. No. 11032, are applicable in case of violations concerning applications or requests for permits, licenses, clearances, authorizations or certifications covered by this JMC.”


“SECTION 15. REPORTING AND FEEDBACK All concerned NGAs shall submit to the Oversight Committee monthly progress reports on their implementation of this JMC. For all inquiries and concerns regarding this JMC, all questions should be directed/addressed to the following:

Anti-Red Tape Authority E-Mail: [email protected]

Department of Information and Communications Technology

Telephone No.: (02) 8920-0101 E-mail: [email protected]

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DILG – Bureau of Local Government Development

Telephone No.: (02) 8925-0356 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

SECTION 14. Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 of JMC No. 1 s. 2020 are hereby renumbered as Sections 16, 17, 18, and 19 respectively, to read as follows:

“SECTION 16. FUNDING The funding requirement for the implementation of this JMC and other relevant activities shall be charged from the allotted appropriations of each respective agency.” “SECTION 17. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If any section or part of this JMC is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.”

“SECTION 18. REPEALING CLAUSE All rules, regulations, orders and/or Circulars inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this JMC are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.”

“SECTION 19. COUNTERPARTS This JMC may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, will constitute one and the same agreement.”


“SECTION 20. EFFECTIVITY

This JMC shall take effect immediately after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and filing of three (3) certified true copies with the Office of the National Administrative Register, University of the Philippines Law Center. The temporary suspension of requirements to secure permits and clearances for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure, particularly the suspension of the requirement for national or local permits or clearances other than the Building Permit and Height Clearance Permit, shall be effective for a period of three (3) years from the effectivity of R.A. No. 11494, unless extended or earlier terminated.”

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SECTION 18. APPROVING AUTHORITY ATTY. JEREMIAH B. BELGICA, REB, EnP

Director General Anti-Red Tape Authority

GREGORIO B. HONASAN II Secretary

Department of Information and Communications Technology

EDUARDO M. AÑO Secretary

Department of the Interior and Local Government

MARK A. VILLAR Secretary

Department of Public Works and Highways

FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, M.D., MSc Secretary

Department of Health

EDUARDO D. DEL ROSARIO Secretary

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development

ROLANDO ENRIQUE D. DOMINGO M.D., DPBO

Director General Food and Drug Administration

JIM C. SYDIONGCO

Director General Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

GAMALIEL A. CORDOBA Commissioner

National Telecommunications Commission

JOSE S. EMBANG JR. Chief

Bureau of Fire Protection

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ANNEX “1”

PLANS AND DESIGNS, GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF ANCILLARY PERMITS

A. ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS. These documents shall be restricted to the following:

1. Vicinity Map/ Location Plan within 500m radius with a convenient scale showing

prominent landmarks or major thoroughfares for easy reference.

2. Site Development Plan showing technical description, boundaries, orientation and position of proposed PTTI structure in relation to the lot, existing or proposed access road and driveways and existing public utilities/services. It shall also include all existing or proposed non-architectural horizontal structures such as fences, etc. Existing buildings within and adjoining the lot shall be hatched and distances between the proposed PTTI and existing buildings shall be indicated.

3. Floor Plans drawn to scale of not less than 1:100m.

4. Elevations, at least four (4), same scale as floor plans showing: gridlines; natural

ground to finish grade elevations; heights. (Indicate Tower Height and Total Structure Height)

5. Sections, at least two (2) showing: gridlines; natural ground and finish levels; outline of cut and visible structural parts; openings.

6. Accessory structures other than the tower, Plans, Elevations and Sections, and Details, as may be applicable, of the following:

a. Accessible entrances, corridors, and walkways; b. Accessible switches, controls; c. Accessible audio visual and automatic alarm system; d. Stairs, interior and exterior; and e. Nearest Fire escapes/exits.

B. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTS. These documents shall be restricted to the

following:

1. Structural Plans

a. Foundation Plans and Details at scale of not less than 1:100m. For PTTIs installed on existing buildings, walls, rooftops, or other edifices, this includes plans for the incorporation of the same into existing structural elements;

b. Structural Framing Plans and Details at scale of not less than 1:100m; c. Details and Schedules of other structural and civil works elements.

2. Seismic Analysis

3. For PTTIs installed on existing buildings, walls, rooftops, or other edifices:

a. Structural Analysis and Design. For PTTIs installed on existing buildings,

walls, rooftops, or other edifices, the same shall show the sufficiency of the structural connection between the existing elements and the elements of the PTTI to be incorporated therein. Applicant shall provide a Notarized Structural

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Stability Certification with a minimum validity of ten (10) years from the date of issuance.

4. For PTTIs built directly on the ground:

a. Boring and Load Tests. Boring tests and, if necessary, load tests shall be

required in accordance with the applicable latest approved provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP). However, adequate soil exploration (including boring and load tests) shall also be required for structures at areas with potential geological/geotechnical hazards. The written report of the civil/geotechnical engineer including, but not limited to, the design bearing capacity as well as the result of tests shall be submitted together with the other requirements in the application for building permit. Boring test or load test shall also be done according to the applicable provisions of the NSCP which set forth requirements governing excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments for any building/structure and for foundation and retaining structures.

C. GEODETIC DOCUMENTS 1. For PTTI structure built directly on the ground, Lot Survey Plans, including but not limited to:

a. Vicinity Map (500m radius) / Location Plan b. Lot Plan (at least with a scale of 1:100m) c. Relocation Survey Plan and Report d. Line and Grade e. Detailed Topographic Plan and Section of the site and immediate vicinity

2. For PTTI structure installed on top of an existing building, the above-listed Geodetic

Documents shall not be required unless the base structure has encroachment issues.

D. MECHANICAL DOCUMENTS

1. Location Plan (500m radius) and Key Plan 2. General Layout Plan for each floor, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100m, indicating

the equipment in heavier lines than the building outline with names of machinery and corresponding brake horsepower shall be indicated.

3. Longitudinal and Transverse Sections of building and equipment base on the section

lines drawn to scale of at least 1:100 showing inter-floor relations and defining the manner of support of machines/equipment. Sections shall run longitudinally and transversely through the building length and width other than particularly detailed section for each machinery/equipment.

4. Isometric drawing of applicable system showing: Assembly of pipes on racks and

supports, Legend and General Notes, Capacity per outlet and Complete individual piping system.

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5. Plans drawn to scale of 1:100m indicating location of store rooms, fuel tanks, fire

extinguishing systems, fire doors, fire escape ladders and other protective facilities.

6. Detailed drawings of all duct work installations, indicating dampers, controls, filters, fireproofing, acoustical and thermal insulation.

7. Detailed plans of machinery foundations and supports drawn to scale of at least 1:50m.

8. For all installations, additions or alterations involving machinery of at most 14.9 kW, the signature of a duly licensed Mechanical Engineer shall be sufficient except fired and unfired pressure vessels, elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, central/split/packaged type air conditioners and piping systems of steam, gas or fuels

9. Details plans of fire suppression systems, location of automatic and smoke detectors and alarm and initiating devices used to monitor the conditions that are essential for the proper operation including switches for the position of gate valves as well as alert and evacuation signals; the detailed layout of the entire safe area to be protected and the heat/smoke ventilation system.

10. Schedule of Equipment. E. ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS, if the application already includes the installation of

electrical components.

1. Location Map (500m radius) and Site Plans;

2. Legend or Symbols; 3. General Notes and/or Specifications;

4. Electrical Layout (Separate Lighting and Power Layout);

5. Schedule of Loads, Transformers, Generating/UPS Units (Total kVA for each of the

preceding items shall be indicated in the schedule);

6. Design Analysis (Short Circuit Calculations and Voltage Drop Calculations);

7. One Line Diagram. F. ELECTRONICS DOCUMENTS, the following shall be required, as may be applicable:

1. General Layout Pan with legends & Location Map to include exact location (Region,

Province, City/Municipality, Barangay, Bldg) of tower/ site/ facility with geographical coordinates (Longitude and Latitude in Degrees/ Minutes/ Seconds);

2. Single Line Diagram & Riser Diagram;

3. Isometry of the system;

4. Schedule and Specifications of Equipment for other electronics equipment other than radio communications equipment (RCE);

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If installation of radio communications equipment (RCE) is included, in addition to requirements 1,2,3,4—

5. Antenna System Plan & Specifications (Type, Gain, Diameter, Beamwidth, Azimuth, Height Above Ground, Polarization);

6. Schedule & Technical Specifications of Radio Communications Equipment and

other Accessory Equipment, if any, (to include Make/ Type/ Model, Power Output and other specifications)

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ANNEX “2” REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF ) S.S

JOINT CERTIFICATION I, _______________________________________, the owner of the building located at _______________________________ which has been existing for a period of _____years,

-and- I, Engr.__________________________, a Civil/Structural Engineer, was hired by the above stated owner of the aforesaid structure, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and testing of the structural stability and to ensure the building safety for human habitation. After the said extensive evaluation and testing conducted on __________________, I have found the subject structure above state, to be structurally stable and complaint with the other requirements mandated by P.D. 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines. Further, the structural framing of the above stated structure consisting of beams, columns, and footings are adequate enough to hold the whole structure, structurally safe and sound. As to construction-wise, physical feature and appearance of the structure shows good construction method was employed and material used were good quality and standard. We hereby certify to the truthfulness and veracity of the above stated paragraphs, and that we jointly assume any civil and/or criminal liability in case of structural failure, collapse, and damage within the next ten (10) years.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hands this ___day of _____, at _________city. ___________________ _____________________ Affiant (Owner) Affiant (Engineer) I.D.____________ PRC Lic. No. _________ I.D. No. ________ Issued on ____________ Issued on _______ Expires on ___________ Issued At _______ PTR No. _____________ Issued on____________ Issued at _____________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of ___, 20___ at __________, Affiant exhibiting to me his valid government-issued identification no.___________________ Issued at ___________ and valid until _________________________. Notary Public until 31 December 20___ PTR No. _____________ Issued at: _____________

Issued on: __________ TIN No. ____________

Doc. No. __________ Page No. __________ Book No. _________ Series of __________

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ANNEX “3”

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF __________) S. S

AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING

I, (Name of Geodetic Engineer), of legal age, single/married, duly licensed Engineer with PRC ID No. _____________, Filipino and residing and with postal / business address at ___________________________________________________, after having duly sworn to in accordance with the law, depose and say:

1. That I am duly engage to gather the survey data for the proposed (“Height of Tower” or

“Height of Tower plus Existing Structure” above local ground level)-meter-high PTTI of the applicant / proponent, (Name of Tower Company), a duly organized corporation or company with business / postal address at (Complete Mailing Address of the Proponent);

2. That after the conduct of the actual survey, the following information was gathered:

a. Address of the site for the proposed PTTI construction is at (Lot Number with Survey

Number, Street Name, Barangay, District, City or Municipality, Province);

b. The coordinates, in World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS-84), of the site for the proposed Shared PTTI construction are (Latitude and Longitude in degrees-minutes-

seconds);

c. The ground elevation, in Earth Gravitational Model 2008 (EGM2008), of the site for the proposed Shared PTTI construction is (Site Elevation at Ground Level in meters);

d. The site of the proposed Shared PTTI construction is outside the CAAP Critical Areas

(attached the map or approved location);

3. I am executing this undertaking to attest to the truth of all the foregoing in compliance to the inter-agency Joint Memorandum Circular No. 018 series of 2020.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed this Undertaking, this ______ day of ________________, in the City of _____________, Philippines.

(Signature of the Geodetic Engineer)

Name of the Geodetic Engineer PRC Registration Number: _________ PTR Number: ____________________

(Stamped evaluated by CAAP through

ADMS with Name and Signature of duly

authorized Representative and date

stamped

8 Streamlined Guidelines for the Issuance of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates for the Construction of Shared Passive Telecommunications Tower Infrastructure (PTTIs).