As part of its commitment to streamline the issuance of permits, licenses, and certificates for the construction of shared Passive Telecommunication Tower Infrastructures (PTTI), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) conducted a ceremonial launching and simulation of the CAAP map of Critical Areas today, 16 June 2022.
In coordination with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT), the Authority has continuously taken steps to improve the Height Clearance Permit (HCP) application process for its stakeholders. The map of CAAP Critical Areas will serve as a guide for stakeholders in relation to their application for Height Clearance permit, prior to submitting their requirements.
“In order to implement the intent of the JMC and recognize the amount of work to make this day possible, I want to congratulate each one of you [at the Height Clearance Committee] for the work you have done not only for CAAP, but for the Filipino people.” Director General Jim Sydiongco said in his message.
According to DG Sydingco, the CAAP Height Clearance (HC) committee has recently been challenged to make the most out of available resources to benefit the public. With shifting government priorities to address the many needs of people, the HC committee has been creative, persistent, and innovative enough to deliver services that will directly or indirectly affect the lives of people.
In his keynote speech, ARTA OIC Undersecretary Ernesto V. Perez expressed gratitude to CAAP for launching the online platform which will “provide services that are responsive to the needs of the government’s client—the Filipino people.”
In fulfillment of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s mandate to CAAP along with various agencies during his SONA in 2020, the launching initiative is a testament of the Authority’s contribution to the improvement of connectivity in the country.
The CAAP Critical Areas virtual map can be accessed online via http://www.caap.gov.ph/. Under “Other Services,” click the Height Clearance icon then select “CAAP Critical Areas.”
Aside from the virtual map of critical areas, an online portal digitalizing the process of applying for height clearance permits is also set to be available soon at the CAAP website (www.caap.gov.ph). (Baby Cuevas)
