DICT maintains connectivity during quarantine
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has pledged to maintain connectivity among government agencies, hospitals, and public spaces during the quarantine.
Over 700 public hospitals, rural health units, and government offices have been provided with free Wi-Fi.
The DICT aims to increase its number of free Wi-Fi spots in public areas from over 3,000 to around 12,000 by the end of the year through a partnership with the United Nations Development Program.
Emails and websites hosted under the GovMail Service and Government Web Hosting Service remain operational.
The DICT's Disaster Risk Reduction Management Division is active 24/7 to provide emergency telecommunication services if needed.
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