DICT to provide 100% internet in public schools by year-end

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to achieve 100 percent internet connectivity in all public schools nationwide by the end of the year.

This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure full digital access for students.

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda mentioned that the department will collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement this goal.

The President recently led a connectivity drive, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance digital access and interacting virtually with students and teachers from remote areas.

Educators and students from various provinces, including those in Batanes and Tawi-Tawi, have already benefited from enhanced internet connectivity through programs like Starlink.

Aguda confirmed that the existing budget is sufficient, and technological advancements are expected to reduce costs significantly.

The DICT is committed to reaching all designated schools by the year's end, bridging the digital divide.