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DICT aims to put all telco cables in Luzon underground within Marcos’ term
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to complete the underground transfer of telecommunications cables in Luzon by 2028, before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term ends.
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda stated that experts from international organizations are assisting in developing the plan and financing package for this project.
The initiative intends to enhance the resilience of communication lines against earthquakes, floods, and high winds, and remove overhead obstructions.
The government is implementing the shift systematically, starting with Luzon where the National Fiber Backbone was first activated.
The National Fiber Backbone is designed to withstand seismic activity and high winds, thus ensuring its stability.
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