MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe admitted on Wednesday that she herself was not “100 percent” sure that China-backed Dito Telecommunity could guarantee there would be “no leakages” amid national security concerns, but she was quick to point out the country’s strict franchise laws could spur the firm to make good on its commitments.
As chairperson of the Senate public services committee, Poe is tasked with sponsoring in plenary Dito’s franchise bill, which was first approved by the House of Representatives before being transmitted to the upper chamber for consideration.
Dito, which was picked as the country’s third telco in 2018, is seeking another 25-year franchise from Congr…
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