Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is bullish on having reliable and affordable connections in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and other parts of the globe once the “Konektadong Pinoy Act” is enacted into law.
Leading business groups, industry leaders, and government agencies in the Philippines are rallying behind Cayetano’s push to fast-track the “Konektadong Pinoy Act.”
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), and others, support the measure- Senate Bill 2699- as a step toward improving the country’s internet services and boosting economic growth.
Philexport president and chief executive officer Dr. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said once passed into law, Konektadong Pinoy “will provide a reliable and secure internet that will help exporters access modern technologies and participate in international trade.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has also voiced strong support and emphasized the importance of a human rights-based approach to digital transformation.
Cayetano, who chairs the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, sponsored the bill on August 5, 2024.
He has urged fellow legislators to prioritize the measure, emphasizing that the country cannot afford to lag behind in internet accessibility.
Senate President Francis Escudero also highlighted it as one of six key bills for passage, citing its significance for national development.
Cayetano has linked the bill to the country’s push for effective e-governance and stated that improved internet connectivity is essential for streamlining government services and reducing corruption.
“The use of present technology affords the government the opportunity to bring itself and its services closer to the people,” he said.
“We therefore must modernize our digital infrastructure to ensure that all Filipinos have access to, and the use of, affordable, quality, and up-to-date information and communication technologies,” he added.
