The Private Sector Advisory Board provides connectivity to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas

The Private Sector Advisory Council – Digital Infrastructure Sector (PSAC – Digital) reports significant progress made by the Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF) in improving internet infrastructure in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the Philippines. Led by Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecoms, the CPTF has been effectively addressing digital connectivity challenges in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The CPTF is integral to promoting robust public-private cooperation, a cornerstone of PSAC’s recommendation to President Bongbong Marcos, to ensure sustainable and inclusive digital growth. By supporting such partnerships, PSAC bridges the digital divide by providing thousands of Filipinos in remote communities with access to digital resources.

“Connecting the disconnected is more than just a mission – it is a commitment to improving quality of life and advancing equality,” noted Ernest Cu. “By ensuring that even the most remote areas have access to digital resources, we can create a more inclusive, sustainable and empowered nation. Our efforts are changing the way people at GIDAS interact with the rest of the world, providing new opportunities for economic and social development.”

To date, Globe Telecoms has connected over 500 GIDAs through dedicated efforts. This monumental achievement is changing lives by providing residents with access to essential online services, educational opportunities, and economic activities that were previously unavailable due to geographical isolation. Cu’s visionary leadership and the collective determination of the CPTF underscore the critical importance of digital inclusion, ensuring that no community is left behind in the digital age.

Moreover, Globe Telecoms’ strategic investments in digital infrastructure are driving positive change in marginalized areas. The significant impact of these efforts underscores the transformative power of technology to drive economic resilience and social progress.

Looking to the future, PSAC’s commitment to connectivity remains unwavering. By supporting investments and nurturing strategic partnerships, the council is committed to fostering a future where every Filipino, regardless of where they live, can harness the power of technology to thrive and succeed.

About the Private Sector Advisory Board

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) was strategically established by President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. to create and strengthen innovative new synergies between the private and public sectors. PSAC includes business leaders and experts from six core sector groups – Agriculture, Digital Infrastructure, Workplaces, Healthcare, Build-Build-Build and Tourism.

The Council is helping the government deliver on its commitment to transform the Philippine economy by implementing solid infrastructure programs, creating more jobs and attracting more investors, digitizing processes and improving agricultural productivity through recalibrating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), jump-starting Philippine tourism, and ensuring an equitable, sustainable and inclusive business landscape for Filipinos.

PSAC will continuously recommend modern policy development to the government and report regularly to the President to provide feedback and adapt recommendations based on the situation on the ground.

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