MINUTES of 3rd Telecom Board Meeting
Republic of the Philippines
TELECOM BOARD
OLONGAPO CITY
3rd Telecom Board Meeting
January 31, 2004
9:00 Am
Session Hall
PRESENT:
Hon. Edwin J. Piano Chairman
Mr. Leonardo C.Perez Member (Telecommunications Expert)
Engr. German E. Ebue Member (Electronics & Communications Expert)
Mr. Danilo J. Piano Member (IT Expert)
Mr. Mark Anthony M. Orpiano Board Secretariat
Mr. Jerico Ballon Legislative Assistant, City Council
ABSENT: (On Official Business)
Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan Vice Chairman for IT
Hon. Gina G. Perez Vice Chairman for Telecommunications
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF MEETING
1. The meeting was called to order 9:05am. Board Chairman Edwin Piano presided.
2. The Agenda was adopted as read.
3. With no correction, the minutes of the 2nd board meeting was adopted.
4. Hon.Edwin J. Piano suggests to the Board that the draft Guidelines / Internal Rules for Olongapo City Telecom Board will be discussed on the next meeting since Hon. Gina Perez had already submitted the draft for our review.
5. Hon. Edwin J. Piano approved the floor layout/plan of PABX room as submitted by Engr. German Ebue. The board agreed to make a resolution, copy to Hon. James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. in order to finally approve the plan and obligate fund for the project.
6. The board deliberated on a Resolution Establishing Guidelines, Rules and Regulation for Cell Site Application in the City of Olongapo. It was agreed that the following Documents, Clearances and Permits be the requirements for telecom applications:
a) Letter of intent to build a tower within the vicinity of the Olongapo City addressed to the City Mayor (Copy to Telecom Board)
b) Vicinity map / location map of the proposed site.
c) Engineering plan / design of the proposed tower to be erected to be approved by City Engineering
d) Air Transportation Office clearance
e) Subic Bay International Airport clearance
f) Approved Radio Frequency from SBMA Telecom
g) CENRO/DENR certificate
h) Department of Health clearance
i) Locational clearance
j) Office of the City Planning clearance
k) ECC certificate (application)
l) Barangay resolution (Clearance)
m) Neighbors consent (within the 50 meters radius from the cell site)
n) Mayor’s Permit (must be displayed in location)
o) Business Permit
p) Building Permit / Construction Permit
q) Agreement between lot/property owner and telecom provider
r) Affidavit of undertaking/waiver for government lot/property
s) Non-refundable application fee (50% of annual supervision fee)
t) City Council Resolution
7. Mr. Leonardo C. Perez suggest to request ATO flight path/MAP from SBMA Telecom to serve as reference guide for Olongapo Telecom Board. Hon. Edwin J. Piano suggests drafting a letter to SBMA Telecom requesting for the said map.
8. Hon. Edwin J. Piano put forward to draft a resolution recommending the establishment of Penalty, fees and lease rates for telecommunication facilities in Olongapo City.
9. WHEREAS, Olongapo Telecom Board is tasked with advancing telecommunication facilities in Olongapo City while ensuring that safety of its constituents is not compromised and that applicable city revenues from telecommunication entities are aptly collected.
10. WHEREAS, based on recommendations from the Olongapo City Appraisal Board, SBMA Telecommunications Department and a public hearing held January 24, 2004 at SP Session Hall, the following fees and lease rates for Telecommunications Facilities are hereby recommended. A non-refundable application fee and annual supervision fee shall be charged to all Telecommunication Entity intending to operate within Olongapo City, following rates shall apply.
11. Application to acquire telecommunication site is Php.5, 000.00 or 50% of Supervisory Fee whichever is higher. Supervision Fee is 30 centavos (Annually) for every 100 pesos or fraction thereof of the applicable cost of plant with a minimum of Php.5, 000.00.
12. The body agreed to charge PILTEL a Supervisory Fee as an alternative to its franchise fee/tax, since Republic Act.7293 exempted PilTel from paying local franchise tax, as stated in Section 6 of Piltel’s legislative franchise.
13. The following lease rates for telecommunication facilities utilizing government land and structures such as buildings, water tanks, poles and the likes shall apply as agreed by the telecom board. Self-Supporting Towers located at green fields/land lease is Php.25, 000.00 per month for a maximum of 100 square meters. Point to Point Microwave Antenna Towers using government-building lease is Php.15, 000.00 per month. Repeaters on monopoles using government structures lease is Php. 5,000.00 on a monthly basis. Antenna and Wi-Fi transceiver on pole lease is Php. 1,000.00 monthly.
14. Penalty for telecom provider not complying with Olongapo City requirements:
1st Offense - Citation giving 5 working days to correct discrepancy and comply w/ rules.
2nd Offense - Php. 10,000.00 penalty with 5% escalation per day of non-compliance up to maximum of 30 days.
3rd Offense – Stop of Operation plus fine accrued due to above and 3 days imprisonment of the Site Acquisition Officer or Operations Officer.
15. The board made initial discussions on the report of Mr. Danny J. Piano regarding high cost of Internet Service in Olongapo City, The Chairman suggest to continue gathering data and discuss on the next meeting.
16. Mr. German Ebue reported that Mr. Rossano Danoog will leave his position as manager of Piltel effective March 31, 2005. Mr. Ebue said that all area in Zambales is under the management of PLDT except Digitel. Mr. Perez added that inter-connection with all the telecom player in the subject area is possible. In this regard, the board passed a resolution urging the city council for the immediate approval of the draft resolution “Requiring the implementation and enforcement of one rate, one province policy as mandated by National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Memorandum Circular no. 14-7-2000 to public telecommunication entities concern”.
17. Hon. Edwin J. Piano advised Mr. Ballon and Mr. Orpiano to furnish a copy to the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) regarding on the one rate, one province implementation.
18. The Chairman reported about the TV Chat rooms turned into cyber-sex, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. Authorities believe that several Cyber sex syndicates in the countru are using Internet cafes and TV Chat Rooms as venues of their illegal operations. The Chairman advised Mr. Mark Anthony M. Orpiano and Jerico Ballon to acquire summary the result of the public hearing of the said issue held at NTC main building last January 28, 2005.
19. Hon. Edwin J. Piano invited the telecom board member to attend the public hearing on Anti-Vandalism regarding telecommunications equipment and facilities on February 1, 2005, 10:00 am at the SP Session Hall.
20. The Chairman instructed the secretariat to invite Mr. Sunny Basubas from City MIS Department to present his program or plan regarding the city’s computerization program.
21. The Chairman further instructed the secretariat to ensure that the Mayor’s office be given copies of all board resolutions and activities. Mr. Ballon informed the board that Mayor James Gordon, Jr. actually wishes to meet the board.
22. Hon. Edwin J. Piano requested Mr. Leonardo C. Perez and Engr. German E. Ebue to make accomplishment report for submission to the Mayor.
23. Calendar of next meeting February 14, 2005 at 9:00 am. However the Chairman advised members of the board to get ready for the mayor’s invitation to a meeting which is expected on the second week of February.
24. With no other matter to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 am.
Prepared by:
Mark Anthony Orpiano
and Jerico Ballon
Secretariat
TELECOM BOARD
OLONGAPO CITY
3rd Telecom Board Meeting
January 31, 2004
9:00 Am
Session Hall
PRESENT:
Hon. Edwin J. Piano Chairman
Mr. Leonardo C.Perez Member (Telecommunications Expert)
Engr. German E. Ebue Member (Electronics & Communications Expert)
Mr. Danilo J. Piano Member (IT Expert)
Mr. Mark Anthony M. Orpiano Board Secretariat
Mr. Jerico Ballon Legislative Assistant, City Council
ABSENT: (On Official Business)
Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan Vice Chairman for IT
Hon. Gina G. Perez Vice Chairman for Telecommunications
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF MEETING
1. The meeting was called to order 9:05am. Board Chairman Edwin Piano presided.
2. The Agenda was adopted as read.
3. With no correction, the minutes of the 2nd board meeting was adopted.
4. Hon.Edwin J. Piano suggests to the Board that the draft Guidelines / Internal Rules for Olongapo City Telecom Board will be discussed on the next meeting since Hon. Gina Perez had already submitted the draft for our review.
5. Hon. Edwin J. Piano approved the floor layout/plan of PABX room as submitted by Engr. German Ebue. The board agreed to make a resolution, copy to Hon. James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. in order to finally approve the plan and obligate fund for the project.
6. The board deliberated on a Resolution Establishing Guidelines, Rules and Regulation for Cell Site Application in the City of Olongapo. It was agreed that the following Documents, Clearances and Permits be the requirements for telecom applications:
a) Letter of intent to build a tower within the vicinity of the Olongapo City addressed to the City Mayor (Copy to Telecom Board)
b) Vicinity map / location map of the proposed site.
c) Engineering plan / design of the proposed tower to be erected to be approved by City Engineering
d) Air Transportation Office clearance
e) Subic Bay International Airport clearance
f) Approved Radio Frequency from SBMA Telecom
g) CENRO/DENR certificate
h) Department of Health clearance
i) Locational clearance
j) Office of the City Planning clearance
k) ECC certificate (application)
l) Barangay resolution (Clearance)
m) Neighbors consent (within the 50 meters radius from the cell site)
n) Mayor’s Permit (must be displayed in location)
o) Business Permit
p) Building Permit / Construction Permit
q) Agreement between lot/property owner and telecom provider
r) Affidavit of undertaking/waiver for government lot/property
s) Non-refundable application fee (50% of annual supervision fee)
t) City Council Resolution
7. Mr. Leonardo C. Perez suggest to request ATO flight path/MAP from SBMA Telecom to serve as reference guide for Olongapo Telecom Board. Hon. Edwin J. Piano suggests drafting a letter to SBMA Telecom requesting for the said map.
8. Hon. Edwin J. Piano put forward to draft a resolution recommending the establishment of Penalty, fees and lease rates for telecommunication facilities in Olongapo City.
9. WHEREAS, Olongapo Telecom Board is tasked with advancing telecommunication facilities in Olongapo City while ensuring that safety of its constituents is not compromised and that applicable city revenues from telecommunication entities are aptly collected.
10. WHEREAS, based on recommendations from the Olongapo City Appraisal Board, SBMA Telecommunications Department and a public hearing held January 24, 2004 at SP Session Hall, the following fees and lease rates for Telecommunications Facilities are hereby recommended. A non-refundable application fee and annual supervision fee shall be charged to all Telecommunication Entity intending to operate within Olongapo City, following rates shall apply.
11. Application to acquire telecommunication site is Php.5, 000.00 or 50% of Supervisory Fee whichever is higher. Supervision Fee is 30 centavos (Annually) for every 100 pesos or fraction thereof of the applicable cost of plant with a minimum of Php.5, 000.00.
12. The body agreed to charge PILTEL a Supervisory Fee as an alternative to its franchise fee/tax, since Republic Act.7293 exempted PilTel from paying local franchise tax, as stated in Section 6 of Piltel’s legislative franchise.
13. The following lease rates for telecommunication facilities utilizing government land and structures such as buildings, water tanks, poles and the likes shall apply as agreed by the telecom board. Self-Supporting Towers located at green fields/land lease is Php.25, 000.00 per month for a maximum of 100 square meters. Point to Point Microwave Antenna Towers using government-building lease is Php.15, 000.00 per month. Repeaters on monopoles using government structures lease is Php. 5,000.00 on a monthly basis. Antenna and Wi-Fi transceiver on pole lease is Php. 1,000.00 monthly.
14. Penalty for telecom provider not complying with Olongapo City requirements:
1st Offense - Citation giving 5 working days to correct discrepancy and comply w/ rules.
2nd Offense - Php. 10,000.00 penalty with 5% escalation per day of non-compliance up to maximum of 30 days.
3rd Offense – Stop of Operation plus fine accrued due to above and 3 days imprisonment of the Site Acquisition Officer or Operations Officer.
15. The board made initial discussions on the report of Mr. Danny J. Piano regarding high cost of Internet Service in Olongapo City, The Chairman suggest to continue gathering data and discuss on the next meeting.
16. Mr. German Ebue reported that Mr. Rossano Danoog will leave his position as manager of Piltel effective March 31, 2005. Mr. Ebue said that all area in Zambales is under the management of PLDT except Digitel. Mr. Perez added that inter-connection with all the telecom player in the subject area is possible. In this regard, the board passed a resolution urging the city council for the immediate approval of the draft resolution “Requiring the implementation and enforcement of one rate, one province policy as mandated by National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Memorandum Circular no. 14-7-2000 to public telecommunication entities concern”.
17. Hon. Edwin J. Piano advised Mr. Ballon and Mr. Orpiano to furnish a copy to the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) regarding on the one rate, one province implementation.
18. The Chairman reported about the TV Chat rooms turned into cyber-sex, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. Authorities believe that several Cyber sex syndicates in the countru are using Internet cafes and TV Chat Rooms as venues of their illegal operations. The Chairman advised Mr. Mark Anthony M. Orpiano and Jerico Ballon to acquire summary the result of the public hearing of the said issue held at NTC main building last January 28, 2005.
19. Hon. Edwin J. Piano invited the telecom board member to attend the public hearing on Anti-Vandalism regarding telecommunications equipment and facilities on February 1, 2005, 10:00 am at the SP Session Hall.
20. The Chairman instructed the secretariat to invite Mr. Sunny Basubas from City MIS Department to present his program or plan regarding the city’s computerization program.
21. The Chairman further instructed the secretariat to ensure that the Mayor’s office be given copies of all board resolutions and activities. Mr. Ballon informed the board that Mayor James Gordon, Jr. actually wishes to meet the board.
22. Hon. Edwin J. Piano requested Mr. Leonardo C. Perez and Engr. German E. Ebue to make accomplishment report for submission to the Mayor.
23. Calendar of next meeting February 14, 2005 at 9:00 am. However the Chairman advised members of the board to get ready for the mayor’s invitation to a meeting which is expected on the second week of February.
24. With no other matter to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 am.
Prepared by:
Mark Anthony Orpiano
and Jerico Ballon
Secretariat
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