Senator Bam Aquino asked the government not to forget our public schools and state universities and colleges (SUCs) as it prepares the rollout of Republic Act 10929 or the Free Internet Access Program in Public Places.
As principal sponsor and co-author, Aquino has been pushing the measure in the Senate, saying Filipino students will benefit from free internet as a vital tool to further enrich their knowledge.
“Internet is an important tool in learning. Students are empowered by the internet in learning lessons, completing assignments, and research,” said Aquino, chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology.
“Our teachers can use this system to improve their system of teaching,” said Aquino.
Republic Act 10929 provides free internet access in all national and local government offices, public schools, public transport terminals, public hospitals and public libraries.