Expedited Processing.
SEC. 26. Expedited Processing. - In all instances where a DTIP requires a form, certificate, or request from any government agency or LGU, at least two (2) public officers shall be involved in processing such form, certificate, or request.
Processing fees and certifications required for the deployment of any segment of data transmission networks shall be limited to those identified by the DICT. The DICT shall coordinate with the concerned national government agencies and LGUs, and conduct the necessary consultations with civil society organizations and other stakeholder groups, for the formulation of policies and implementing rules to minimize the administrative burden of permitting and certification processes.
In processing permits for the construction, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of data transmission infrastructure, Executive Order No. 32, series of 2023 shall apply.
Prohibition on the Issuance of Preliminary Injunctions and Preliminary Mandatory Injunctions.
SEC. 27. Prohibition on the Issuance of Preliminary Injunctions and Preliminary Mandatory Injunctions. - Except for the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, no other court shall issue a preliminary injunction or preliminary mandatory injunction against the NTC in the exercise of its duties or functions pursuant to this Act: Provided, That this prohibition shall apply in all cases, disputes, or controversies instituted by a private party, including, but not limited to, cases filed by entities or those claiming to have rights through such entities: Provided, further, That this prohibition shall not apply when the matter is of extreme urgency involving a constitutional issue, such that the non-issuance of an injunction will result in grave injustice and irreparable injury to the public: Provided, furthermore, That the applicant shall file a bond, in an amount to be fixed by the court, but in no case exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the imposable fines provided under Section 20 of this Act: Provided, finally, That in case of a decision by the Court that the applicant was not entitled to the relief applied for, the bond shall accrue in favor of the NTC.
Any preliminary injunction or preliminary mandatory injunction issued in violation of this section shall be void and of no force and effect. Any judge who violates this section shall be penalized with suspension of at least one (1) year without pay in addition to other criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
Accountability of Public Officers.
SEC. 28. Accountability of Public Officers. - Public officers, employees, and agents of government agencies tasked to implement the provisions of this Act shall not be subject to any civil action in connection with any act done or omitted by them in the regular performance of their duties, except for those actions and omissions done in evident bad faith or with gross negligence.
Indemnity.
SEC. 29. Indemnity. - Public officers, employees, and agents of government agencies shall be indemnified for liabilities, losses, claims, demands, damages, deficiencies, costs, and expenses of whatever king and nature that may arise in connection with the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties and functions in the implementation of the provisions of this Act, unless their actions are found to be in willful violation of this Act, or performed in bad faith or with gross negligence.
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
