President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP) to speed up the rollout of fast, secure, and affordable broadband and reduce internet costs nationwide.
Marcos Jr. gave the green light during the 7th meeting of the Economy and Development Council in Malacañang, marking the country’s first comprehensive digital connectivity framework aimed at building a “Digitally Connected Philippines.”
The NDCP is anchored on four pillars: stronger governance and regulation to boost competition, expanded access for geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, increased infrastructure investment through public-private partnerships, and climate-resilient, disaster-proof, and cyber-secure digital systems.
The President said the Philippines is catching up with Southeast Asian neighbors and expressed confidence the country will soon be on par in terms of internet speed, cost, and connectivity.
By 2028, the plan targets universal internet access for public schools, barangay halls, and health centers, a 30 to 50 percent cut in internet costs, and faster nationwide average internet speeds.IMT
