Group urges gov’t to prioritize internet service in isolated areas

2026-02-14 - 07:56

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer group CitizenWatch urges the government to provide cheaper, more affordable, and more accessible internet connectivity to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAS), given the expected influx of internet service providers in the country. CitizenWatch lead convenor Orlando Oxales made this statement, echoing the remarks of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his