MANILA, Philippines — Evacuees in Batangas affected by the Taal Volcano’s recent activity were given access to free internet connection for emergency use, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Tuesday.
The DICT — Luzon Cluster 2 provided internet access to evacuees staying at Bilaran Elementary School Temporary Evacuation Center in Nasugbu, Batangas as part of its Free Wi-Fi for All program.
“It is imperative to maintain connectivity and communication services for our evacuees and disaster responders to facilitate an informed and efficient action plan,” DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said in a statement.
The DICT said the emergency…
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