The government is laying the groundwork for the entry of new foreign telecommunications firms, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirming strong interest from overseas operators ahead of the release of new policy frameworks.
The statement came as Converge reported ₱33 billion in revenues and ₱8.9 billion in net income for the first nine months of 2025, marking 10.1% and 8.4% growth year-on-year, respectively.
The development marks a significant turnaround for major players, particularly PLDT and Globe, which had previously opposed the measure. At one point, PLDT even threatened to challenge the law’s constitutionality before the courts.
Third telco Dito Telecommunity has formally launched its latest campaign “Kaya Dito” while at the same time voicing support for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which seeks to expand digital access and strengthen inclusion across the country.
Globe Telecom has raised concerns over the “Konektadong Pinoy” Act, which lapsed into law on Aug. 24, warning that its current provisions could undermine cybersecurity, weaken regulatory safeguards, and unsettle the telecommunications industry.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) called the passage of the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act a game-changing reform that will provide affordable and universal Internet access across the country.
The “Konektadong Pinoy” Act, a landmark measure aimed at revolutionizing Internet access across the Philippines, appears to have officially lapsed into law after Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took no action within the 30-day constitutional deadline.
The enrolled copy of the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill was officially transmitted to Malacañang on July 24, starting the 30-day countdown for presidential action.
Despite the absence of any mention in Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, supporters of the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy” bill remain optimistic that the measure will soon be enacted into law.
As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) intensifies its push for the passage of the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill, former DICT secretary Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has voiced strong opposition, citing serious national security concerns.
