With the ongoing expansion of the country’s digital infrastructure, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people that internet access will reach all areas of the Philippines—including remote islands and mountainous regions—by the end of this year.

“Itong taon na ito, lahat ng mga lugar na hindi makabitan ng internet, makakabitan na,” President Marcos said his speech on Saturday in Batangas City.

The President emphasized that his goal is to achieve digital connectivity for every Filipino before the end of his term.

“At aking layunin na bago ako umalis sa aking opisina, bawat Pilipino ay may internet na kahit saan man sila—sa taas ng bundok, sa isla na malayo—mayroon po sila dahil kailangang-kailangan,” the Chief Executive said.

According to President Marcos, the project is just one part of his administration’s broader initiative to bring progress to every corner of the country. He noted that providing internet infrastructure nationwide is only one of the many programs currently being implemented.

The Chief Executive stressed that his administration could not have achieved these goals alone, as he expressed gratitude to the local government officials, government partners and stakeholders who played key roles in carrying out the initiatives.

From the beginning of his term, the President vowed that one of his administration’s top priorities is to create a “Digital Philippines,” a vision expected to open more opportunities in education, health, and livelihood, especially for remote communities long deprived of access to modern technology. | PND