The government intends to provide free internet access in schools as the education sector shifts to digital learning in light of the coronavirus pandemic, President Duterte said in his report to Congress.
The President said the free internet connectivity will be implemented by the Department of Information and Communications Technology in coordination with the education authorities.
He said the free internet access program is in line with the DICT Memorandum on “Providing Adequate Free WiFi/Internet Access and connectivity for Public Educational institutions.”
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