Tag: Remote Areas
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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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Maslog, Eastern Samar Receives First River Ambulance to Enhance Emergency Medical Services
In a significant boost to healthcare accessibility, the remote town of Maslog in Eastern Samar has been equipped with its first river ambulance. The Department of Health (DOH) handed over the vessel on January 8, 2025, aiming to expedite the transfer of patients from this isolated area to the nearest medical facility. The river ambulance,…
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DICT Boosts Internet Access in Northern Mindanao’s Remote Regions
In a significant move to enhance digital connectivity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology in Northern Mindanao (DICT-10) has successfully extended internet services to remote and underserved areas. This initiative was highlighted during the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ event held in Cagayan de Oro City on November 19, 2024. DICT-10 Director Sittie Rahma Alawi…
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