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Satellite internet provider Starlink is becoming a preferred broadband service in rural communities in the Philippines, although several users are reportedly abusing their monthly subscription to offer low-cost connectivity.

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Binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na hindi lamang sa bilis ng internet nasusukat ang progreso kung hindi sa kung gaano karaming buhay ng mga Pilipino ang napapanuti ng konektibidad.

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Progress is not measured by internet speed alone, but by how many Filipino lives are improved through connectivity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said, stressing that digital access must translate into real opportunities for students, workers, families, and communities across the country.

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A senator has voiced support for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Oplan Bantay Signal initiative but stressed that the pursuit of seamless internet service must prioritize accessibility.

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Inihayag ng isang mambabatas na ang mariing suporta sa Oplan Bantay Signal ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), ngunit iginiit na ang layunin ng maayos na serbisyo ng internet ay dapat magtuon sa accessibility.

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If you’re wondering why your internet and landline services are malfunctioning and cannot be remedied by normal troubleshooting, one reason could be the theft of the cable lines.

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Faster and more reliable internet access is coming to Isabela de Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi after one of the country’s major telecommunications firms announced its upcoming submarine cable project that would cater to this purpose.

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Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.

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A measure has been filed in Congress seeking to overhaul the country’s construction standards, in an effort to guarantee better internet access for the public by requiring all new government buildings to be fiber-optic ready.

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Isang panukalang batas ang inihain sa Kamara na naglalayong baguhin ang construction standards ng bansa, na naggagarantiya ng mas mahusay na internet access para sa publiko.

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Satellite internet provider Starlink is becoming a preferred broadband service in rural communities in the Philippines, although several users are reportedly abusing their monthly subscription to offer low-cost connectivity.

[DatePublished] => 2026-03-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807056 [AuthorName] => Elijah Felice Rosales [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2509257 [Title] => Ang sukatan ng progreso ay hindi lang sa internet speed — PBBM [Summary] =>

Binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na hindi lamang sa bilis ng internet nasusukat ang progreso kung hindi sa kung gaano karaming buhay ng mga Pilipino ang napapanuti ng konektibidad.

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Progress is not measured by internet speed alone, but by how many Filipino lives are improved through connectivity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said, stressing that digital access must translate into real opportunities for students, workers, families, and communities across the country.

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A senator has voiced support for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Oplan Bantay Signal initiative but stressed that the pursuit of seamless internet service must prioritize accessibility.

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Inihayag ng isang mambabatas na ang mariing suporta sa Oplan Bantay Signal ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), ngunit iginiit na ang layunin ng maayos na serbisyo ng internet ay dapat magtuon sa accessibility.

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If you’re wondering why your internet and landline services are malfunctioning and cannot be remedied by normal troubleshooting, one reason could be the theft of the cable lines.

[DatePublished] => 2026-01-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2023/05/30/editorialdefault-1_2023-05-30_13-49-27274_thumbnail.jpg ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2494294 [Title] => Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi to gain connectivity boost [Summary] =>

Faster and more reliable internet access is coming to Isabela de Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi after one of the country’s major telecommunications firms announced its upcoming submarine cable project that would cater to this purpose.

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Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.

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A measure has been filed in Congress seeking to overhaul the country’s construction standards, in an effort to guarantee better internet access for the public by requiring all new government buildings to be fiber-optic ready.

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Technology [SectionUrl] => technology [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/01/fiber2021-10-2618-55-12_2025-12-01_20-34-57423_thumbnail.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2491241 [Title] => Mahusay na internet, ligtas na pasilidad hangad ng bagong building law [Summary] =>

Isang panukalang batas ang inihain sa Kamara na naglalayong baguhin ang construction standards ng bansa, na naggagarantiya ng mas mahusay na internet access para sa publiko.

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