Marcos admin to expand free internet access in remote areas

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00:00access to cyberspace and its unlimited destinations and opportunities for

00:05learning and growth has just been boosted by government's latest efforts

00:10to build in connectivity throughout the country. Best of all, this inestimable

00:15entitlement that reaches to the most remote places of the archipelago is free

00:20of charge as our Claisel Partilia reports.

00:25The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to broaden

00:31delivery of free internet access. The government is prioritizing expanding

00:37free internet coverage in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or the

00:43most remote locations in the country. On the president's meeting with the

00:48Regional Development Council, the government has established a new system

00:52to improve internet connectivity. This includes the construction of common

00:58towers where a single tower is shared by two or more internet service providers

01:03through leasing agreements. The government is also adopting a new

01:07internet satellite system. With the help of a satellite dish, users can access the

01:13internet without the need for extensive infrastructure. According to Malacanang,

01:19this initiative is crucial in enhancing public capacity, particularly in

01:24education and livelihood. Using internet is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. So

01:32with this, if we can improve the access of all the Filipino peoples to internet

01:38so that they can at least research, make good use of this internet, it will

01:46definitely improve the livelihood, not only the livelihood, even the intellectual

01:51capacity of every Filipino. From 4,469 locations in June 2022, the number of

01:58areas with free Wi-Fi has increased to 15,000 as of January 2025. This expansion

02:06is also expected to accelerate government services, especially as business permits

02:11and other documents can now be processed online. The government is also

02:16addressing other essential needs of Filipinos.

02:20The Department of Energy earlier announced that 25 power projects are set to be

02:46in the Visayas, which will generate 1,900 megawatts of electricity, enough to power

02:54over 6 million households.

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