A new analysis from online firm Picodi has found that the Philippines is among the countries with the more expensive Internet access, with 100 Mbps Internet plan costing $40.50 (around P2,200) on average, whereas the 1 Gbps broadband starts at $105.70 (around P5,900).
Sen. Lito Lapid has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry to determine the feasibility of mandating telcos to provide free Internet access to online learning websites during times of disaster and emergency when physical classes cannot be conducted.