Tag: Public Internet Access

  • 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…

  • DICT Expands Internet Access with Over 2,200 WiFi Sites in Ilocos Region Since 2022

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has significantly enhanced internet connectivity in the Ilocos Region by setting up 2,275 Free Wi-Fi for All sites since 2022, as part of the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP). This initiative was highlighted by DICT Ilocos regional director June Vincent Manuel Gaudan during the Kapihan sa…