Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. says the proposed adoption of satellite Internet services for public schools will help ensure that "no learner is left behind simply because of geography".
“By harnessing the power of satellite internet services, we can overcome physical barriers and bring digital access to schools that have long been out of reach of traditional infrastructure," Campos said in a statement Wednesday, May 7.
Campos, husband of Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, emphasized that equitable access to digital tools is critical to improving the quality of public education and preparing Filipino students for a globally competitive future.
Satellite connectivity offers a cost-effective and scalable solution, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs), according to the three-term congresswoman.
The Makati City mayoral bet commended the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and all partners exploring innovative ways to close the connectivity gap in public schools.
“Investing in advanced solutions like satellite technology is not only timely—it is essential,” Campos said.
A staunch advocate of digital inclusion and educational reform, Campos called on both public and private stakeholders to collaborate in fast-tracking initiatives that will strengthen digital infrastructure in all learning environments.
“Our children deserve the best tools to learn, regardless of where they live,” Campos said. “Let us work together to make this vision a reality.”
The DICT earlier bared plans to deploy satellite internet services to provide connectivity to up to 15,000 of the country’s most isolated public schools.
Campos remains a staunch advocate of the government’s Free Wi-Fi for All Program, which aims to establish up to 50,000 public Internet “hotspots” nationwide, providing Filipinos with free and password-free access to the Internet.