President Marcos vows better internet access in Eastern Visayas

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced he will improve internet speed and connectivity in Eastern Visayas, especially its remote areas. 

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) news release said Marcos made this commitment during a meeting with the Regional Development Council (RDC).

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Marcos said the government has developed a new system that will ensure reliable broadband connectivity in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the region. 

“Basta’t may GIDA na, hindi gaano namang kalayo sa fiber optic, pwedeng kabitan,” PBBM said. (As long as there is a GIDA that’s not too far from the fiber optic, it can be installed.)

“We will put a tower, let’s say regular tower. But there are new technologies that are available that we can take advantage of or can provide internet service kahit na medyo malayo-layo doon sa fiber optic sa mga island na may satellite na.”

(We will put a tower, let’s say regular tower. But there are new technologies that are available that we can take advantage of or can provide internet service even thought it’s a bit far from fiber optic on the islands that have satellite.)

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan expressed her support for the President’s plan. Specifically, Tan highlighted that improved internet access would benefit the education sector significantly.

“I confirm also for that internet connectivity, especially in the GIDA areas, since it will also help the education sector,” the governor stated.

“We really want and we really pray na magkaroon ng internet connection ang mga GIDA areas natin,” she added.

(We really want and we really pray that our GIDA areas will have internet connection.)

Marcos vows that his administration will continue working hard to improve living conditions in the region.