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...
Pangilinan-led telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. has expressed its willingness to take the government to court to challenge the constitutionality of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, which is now awaiting the signature of President Marcos. “We 're hoping that it will not be signed by the...
It’s been a while, but Malacañang remains tight-lipped on the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill that aims to provide free Wi-Fi access, especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), by liberalizing the telecommunications sector and expanding data connectivity. Yes, Virginia,...
In an era where technology shapes nearly every aspect of our daily lives, cybercriminals have found increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit humanity’s digital advancements for their social engineering attacks. Social engineering, which preys on human psychology to deceive individuals into...
The country’s leading group of financial executives threw its support behind the highly contentious Konektadong Pinoy bill, citing its potential to drive new investments that could expand internet access to those left unserved by telco companies. In a statement on Monday, June 30, the Financial...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of PLDT Inc., warned that certain provisions of the Konektadong Pinoy bill could be exploited to foster an unfair playing field in the local telecommunications sector. Pangilinan issued the statement during PLDT’s 2025...
