PLDT to extend internet solutions to Piddig, Ilocos Norte to support online learning and more

PLDT Enterprises, the business arm of PLDT Inc., will extended fiber connectivity and internet solutions to all 23 barangays of Piddig, Ilocos Norte to improve municipal governance and support online learning. 

To come up with connectivity plans that would support the online education and businesses of residents, the company worked with local government and youth councils.

The third-class municipality currently has a population of over 20,000 people. 

“It is our top priority to work with our local governments to deliver reliable connectivity needed in amplifying their COVID-19 response,” said Victor Y. Tria, PLDT First Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head.

“This project will not only allow the municipality of Piddig to provide greater public services but will also assist hundreds of local students in continuing their online education,” he added.

A recent survey conducted by global software firm Desire 2 Learn (D2L) found that more than half of Philippine students consider temporarily dropping out of school, mainly due to having issues accessing remote learning technology.

PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. last month said that it has secured 22,000 permits for fixed and wireless connectivity since the government fast-tracked approvals last year. 

SOURCE: Business World