Tag: Digital Connectivity
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Revolutionary Partnership Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in Conflict Zones
In a groundbreaking move, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have joined forces to extend digital connectivity to areas plagued by conflict and vulnerability. This initiative, captured in a photo from February 18, 2025, showcases OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.…
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DICT Enhances Digital Access in Bicol’s Remote Regions
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology in Bicol (DICT-5) has begun deploying advanced connectivity solutions to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) across the region. This initiative, which kicked off in Legazpi City, is part of a broader effort to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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Himamaylan City Partners with PhilTower and MIDC for Major Cell Tower Project
In a significant move to enhance digital connectivity, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental has entered into a partnership with PhilTower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corp. to construct cell site towers across the city. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum signed by Mayor Raymund Tongson and Kalvin Laurence Antonio Parpan of PhilTower, marks a…
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Caraga Region Achieves 96% WiFi Coverage with 791 Access Points
In a significant boost to digital connectivity, the Caraga region has reached a 96% WiFi penetration rate through the installation of 791 access points across its five provinces. This achievement was highlighted by Lawrence Salang, the chief of the technical operations division at DICT-13, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Butuan City…
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