Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering movement that has championed Filipino pride and identity for the last two decades, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a powerful lineup of events, meaningful collaborations, and a renewed call for Filipinos to “Live Proudly.” Founded in 2005 by young, passionate...
Publicly listed telecommunications firms, particularly market leaders PLDT and Globe Telecom, are taking a beating on the local stock market as investors shy away due to the potential impact of the Konektadong Pinoy Act and new online gambling restrictions on e-wallets. “The sector has been on...
Officially designated as Republic Act (RA) No. 12234, the Konektadong Pinoy Act automatically lapsed into law last week after no presidential action was taken on it within 30 days after Congress transmitted the bicameral bill to Malacañang. Also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act,...
The passage into law of the Konektadong Pinoy Act is seen by the World Bank as a positive development toward digital transformation in the Philippines. In an Aug. 28 implementation status and results report, the Washington-based multilateral lender said the rollout of the Philippines Second Digital...
In a nation of over 7,000 islands, where progress is often hampered by geography, the newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act offers a much-needed leap toward digital inclusion. Lapsing into law on Aug. 23, 2025, the measure—also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act—is a landmark...
Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is taking a firm stance in opposing the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which recently lapsed into law, voicing its concerns against the law’s supposed “grave risks.” In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Ayala-led firm said it is concerned that the...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has called for a review of the effectiveness of the government’s free public internet program to ensure its long-term sustainability. In an Aug. 25 comment on Republic Act (RA) No. 10929 or the Free Internet Access in Public...
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) welcomed the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, which it said aims to bridge the digital divide and accelerate the country’s digital transformation, in line with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028. In a...
The telecommunications industry is urging the government to ensure strong safeguards for consumers under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to be crafted for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which recently lapsed into law. The bill, also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act,...
Malacañang confirmed that the Konektadong Pinoy Bill has lapsed into law. "Lapsed into law na po (It has lapsed into law)," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Sunday, Aug. 24. The Konektadong Pinoy Bill seeks to broaden internet access, streamline the...
With just two days left before its potential passage into law, policy advocacy think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER) is urging President Marcos to sign the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act to democratize connectivity and bridge the digital divide. “We urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to...
For 20 years, Yabang Pinoy has championed Filipino pride and entrepreneurship, building a platform where local brands can thrive and connect with a wider audience. With the theme “Live Proud,” the movement marks a significant milestone where we continuously encourage Filipinos to shop proudly...
