The law would have mandated subdivisions to allot areas for cell sites so that their residents could enjoy better internet services.
The new administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should take concrete steps to invest in the expansion and upgrade of the country’s digital infrastructure which is indispensable to the sustainable recovery from the economic slump and enable more Filipinos to partake of the digital economy, an advocacy group said this week.
“As it is, many homeowners associations and communities continue to prohibit the construction of cell sites and other communication infrastructure in their areas. They cite aesthetics, or perceived health risks, which are unfounded,” Abejo said. “We support the proposal that up to 30% of the gross area for open spaces should be allotted for the establishment of ICT infrastructure and related amenities,” said Abejo.
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