Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Role of National Government Agencies and Local Government Units. - For the purposes of this Act, the concerned NCAs and LGUs shall:

(a) Coordinate with the DICT and the Department of the interior and Local Government (DILG) in the streamlining of the application renewal, and approval of permits and certificates, and the regulation, standardization, and implementation of fees pertinent to the effective implementation of the Program;

(b) Facilitate the access of telecommunications companies in government or government-owned or -controlled properties and facilities for the deployment and temporary storage of equipment and property needed to construct infrastructure or install equipment necessary for the implementation of this Act;

(c) Align or enroll their respective programs providing free access to internet service with that provided in this Act;

(d) Ensure the security of installed equipment; and

(e) Assign a designated personnel who can act as site coordinator as needed.