A consumer advocacy group has called on local government units and electric cooperatives nationwide to eliminate barriers to broadband connectivity which deprives areas affected of tangible economic opportunities. | FArgosinoINQ
“You can have all the equipment in place, but if they are not electrified, they might as well be white elephants,” Abejo said.
These issues were identified during a workshop conducted by the Anti-Red Tape Authority last May 19. He added that the EO was formulated based on the initial gains of two joint memorandum circulars issued in 2020 and 2021 but will expire at the end of next month.
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