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Better Philippines internet access sought

By Delon Porcalla | 7 days ago

Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez yesterday vowed to help improve internet access nationwide.

Headlines

Government to boost internet access in public schools

By Alexis Romero | June 20, 2025 - 12:00am

The Marcos administration aims to achieve full connectivity by yearend to boost internet access in all public schools, including...

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DICT eyes 21k free WiFi sites this year

By Elijah Felice Rosales | June 13, 2025 - 12:00am

The Department of Information and Communications Technology  plans to accelerate the rollout of free WiFi sites in underserved...

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'Free WiFi for All' nasa Tawi-Tawi na

June 11, 2025 - 9:35am

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'Free WiFi For All' program launched in Tawi-Tawi

June 11, 2025 - 9:11am

In a major push to expand digital connectivity across underserved communities, the Department of Information and Communications...

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Free public WiFi reaches Tawi-Tawi

By Elijah Felice Rosales | June 11, 2025 - 12:00am

The southernmost province of the Philippines has received free WiFi sites from the government, speeding up internet service...

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DICT readies P163 million for free WiFi in schools

By Elijah Felice Rosales | April 3, 2025 - 12:00am

The government is spending P163 million to provide free internet to nearly 200 state universities and colleges across the...

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1,195 free WiFi sites set up in Central Luzon

By Ric Sapnu | November 21, 2024 - 12:00am

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed and activated 1,195 free WiFi sites across...

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Cebu chosen as pilot area for “LokalWiFi” service

By Ehda M. Dagooc | November 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Cebu has been selected as the pilot area for “LokalWifi”, a community-driven Wi-Fi service designed to provide...

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P3.8 bilyong pondo para sa free WiFi program expansion, ikinagalak

August 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Ikinatuwa ni Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino ang anunsyo ng Department of Budget Management...

Bansa