Tag: Internet Access
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CHR Eastern Visayas Extends Reach to Non-Tech Savvy Citizens
In an effort to make human rights services more accessible, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Eastern Visayas has decided to display its contact information in public spaces. This move aims to assist those who do not have easy access to the internet. According to Marierose Joaquin, the Director of CHR Eastern Visayas, the…
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Philippine Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Boost Internet Access and Digital Infrastructure
In a unanimous decision, the Philippine Senate has passed a crucial bill on February 5, 2025, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape. The ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act,’ or Senate Bill No. 2699, was declared urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signaling a strong push towards enhancing digital connectivity across the Philippines. This legislative move…
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Philippine Senate Passes Bill to Boost Internet Access and Digital Infrastructure
In a unanimous decision, the Philippine Senate has passed a crucial bill on February 5, 2025, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape. The ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act,’ or Senate Bill No. 2699, was certified as urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., highlighting its importance in enhancing digital infrastructure and expanding data transmission services across…
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Philippine Senate Urges NTC to Grant Starlink Provisional Operating Rights
The Philippine Senate has passed a resolution encouraging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to provide Starlink Internet Services Philippines with provisional authority to operate within the country. The resolution, Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, was passed with the aim of leveraging Starlink’s capabilities to bridge the digital divide, especially in remote and underserved regions. Senator…
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Over 233,000 Individuals Access Free WiFi in Central Visayas Public Spaces
In a significant boost to digital connectivity, the ‘Free WiFi for All’ initiative has provided free internet access to 233,048 unique users across Central Visayas. This was highlighted during the Bagong Pilipinas forum on November 20, 2024, where Ramil Jeff Taboso, assistant regional director of DICT-7, shared that the program has reached 1,097 locations including…
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DICT Expands Free Wi-Fi Access to Over 1,000 Locations in Eastern Visayas
In a significant boost to digital connectivity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has successfully installed 1,048 free Wi-Fi hotspots across public spaces in Eastern Visayas, with a special focus on remote regions. This initiative was highlighted during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas event, where Dante Rosales, head of the DICT 8 technical…
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