President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to prioritize its Common Tower Program (CTP) to enhance the delivery of government services.
“Focus on the Common Tower [Program] because we will be serving more people through that,” Mr. Marcos told DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy during a meeting Tuesday at Malacañan Palace.
The discussion centered on DICT’s ongoing programs and initiatives, which have significantly expanded under the current administration.
The president highlighted the department’s success in increasing the number of managed government systems from 250 to 1,277, boosting service efficiency through digitalization.
During the meeting, Uy assured the president of uninterrupted operations for the renewal of 15,715 Free Wi-Fi access points nationwide, backed by a budget of P6 billion.
He also proposed allocating P1.5 billion for new sites and initiatives, including the Common Tower Program.
The CTP aims to enhance connectivity by providing a shared infrastructure for telecommunications providers.
It is expected to benefit at least 404,600 direct beneficiaries and around 2 million indirectly.