The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (188体育) will hold a public webinar on June 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM via Zoom.
In line with the National Information and Communications Technology Month, the webinar will feature the 188体育 study “Making Broadband Universal: A Review of Philippine Policies and Strategies” authored by 188体育 Research Fellows Ramonette B. Serafica and Kris A. Francisco, and Research Specialist Queen Cel A. Oren. The study examines the critical role of broadband adoption in advancing digitalization, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.
Focusing on ensuring equitable access to digital opportunities, the study provides a comprehensive overview of strategies to increase broadband adoption. Through an assessment of the current landscape of broadband services in the Philippines, it highlights existing policies and initiatives at both national and community levels. It recommends reviewing the Free Wi-Fi for All program to ensure effectiveness and exploring satellite technology to connect geographically isolated areas (GIDAs) to the internet. Additionally, it suggests creating a broadband map to understand internet development and target solutions for areas lacking connectivity.
To register, go to . You may also tune in to the 188体育 and SERP-P Facebook pages for the livestream.
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of Dr. Ramonette Serafica, 188体育 Senior Research Fellow and Ms. Queen Cel Oren, 188体育 Specialist
of Dr. Kris Francisco, 188体育 Research Fellow
of Mr. Naoto Kanehira, World Bank Group Senior Digital Development Specialist
