BBM targets full Internet connectivity for schools by yearend

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that his administration aims to connect all schools in the country to the internet by the end of 2025.

Speaking from Flora A. Ylagan High School in Quezon City, Marcos Jr. led a teleconference with teachers from 10 remote schools using satellite-powered internet. He was joined by DICT Secretary Henry Aguda.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, who joined the call from a school in Agusan del Norte, said the site—serving the Higaonon indigenous community—was recently energized with help from the Department of Energy and the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

The school, located two hours from Butuan City and accessible only by crossing rivers, now benefits from internet access for students and the wider community.

NEA Administrator Antonio Almeda reported that 295 “Last Mile Schools” in isolated areas will be energized this year. These schools often lack basic infrastructure such as electricity, water, and connectivity.

School officials from North Cotabato and Surigao del Norte shared stories of climbing mountains or walking to coastlines just to get a signal. 

“Natutuwa ako na hindi lang ‘yung estudyante natin ang naseserbisyuhan, nagagamit din yung wifi natin sa ibang mga bagay,” said Marcos Jr. “Salamat. Sige ipagpapatuloy natin ang ating programa, malaki ang maitutulong sa inyo ng internet connection.”IMT