MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Pag-asa Island and the municipality of Kalayaan in Palawan received free internet access after the Department of Information and Communications Technology installed VSAT technology on the territory.
The islands are in the westernmost tip of the Philippine territory, and are considered among the remotest in the country.
“As we bring connectivity to remote areas of the country, including unserved and underserved areas, we are empowering our citizens and enhancing their participation in the global digital economy,” said DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II.
“This year, we are intensifying the implementation of our connectivity programs to achiev…
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