Establish connectivity in remote areas first and provide allowance for internet connection later, President Marcos ordered.President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)Marcos made the directive to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) during a...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board has approved the creation of a P16.1 billion project to expedite the country’s internet connection through digital infrastructure.The Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), which will be financed through official development...
(Unsplash) Tarlac 2nd district Rep. Christian Yap has recognized the need to update the nearly 50-year-old building code in order to make country’s edifices more "technology ready". For this purpose, Yap filed House Bill (HB) No. 900, or the Act...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said he is confident passage into law of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act will bolster the country’s digital infrastcuture and enhance connectivity for all Filipinos. This after Cayetano formally filed in the Senate the committee report for Senate Bill No. (SB)...
The passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill will allow for more affordable and better quality internet connection, the National Economic and Development Authority said Friday, March 15.Speaking on the sidelines of the forum “The Future of the Philippine Connectivity,” NEDA Secretary...
President Ferdinand​ ​"​​Bongbong​"​ Marcos Jr. on Saturday​ made a surprise appearance in an online talk, where he discussed his administration's program that​ ​aimed to ​provide internet connection to students and teachers in...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have strengthened their working partnership to further improve internet connectivity in 94 identified tourist destinations across the country.
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the...
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo vowed to find solutions to Siquijor’s power supply and internet connection issues to improve the living condition of residents in the country’s third smallest province.
Vice President Leni Robredo campaigns in Siquijor on Wednesday, April...
The internet signal in most Metro Manila schools is “not strong” enough for teachers to hold online classes, a survey conducted by a group released on Monday, April 18, showed.
Unstable internet connection in schools becomes a major challenge for teachers who are required for onsite...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday urged the government to address the lack of internet access or connectivity in the country which is significantly hindering students’ learning ability during this time of a COVID-19 pandemic.
With no end...
CAVITE - The provincial government is pre-launching its free public WiFi service called LINKod Kabitenyo, which aims to provide free internet access to students, residents, and visitors.
From Nov. 15 to 22, the service will be available on a trial basis in Bacoor, Imus, and Dasmariñas –...
Internet speeds in the Philippines are now faster, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
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DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said average fixed broadband Internet speeds jumped by about 800...
