Internet access

The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS) indicated that nearly half of all households now have Internet access at home, while two out of three individuals aged 10 years and over are active Internet users.

The ambitious goal aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly for schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured the public that reliable Internet access will reach all areas of the country, including remote islands and mountainous regions, by the end of this year.

Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged on Friday, March 14, to improve Internet access in Eastern Visayas, particularly in remote and underserved areas, as part of the government's ongoing efforts to expand reliable connectivity across the region.

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).

Nevertheless, 234 million fewer women than men access mobile Internet.

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.