NGCP to boost DICT fiber project

The National Grid Corp of the Philippines (NGCP) has been tapped by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to help accelerate its National Fiber Backbone (NFB) project, which the administration of President Marcos aims to complete in 2026.

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The NGCP, represented by president and CEO Anthony Almeda, and DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy signed the lease agreement for the power grid operator's infrastructure, including its private telecom network infrastructure and substations, on Feb. 28 at the NGCP head office in San Juan City.

"We are pleased to stand as a key contributor to the National Fiber Backbone Project of DICT, a transformative initiative that aims to yield tangible benefits for the Filipino people," Almeda said.

"Together with DICT and the government under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., we work tirelessly to ensure the successful implementation of the NFB project, bringing us one step closer to realizing our shared vision of a digitally inclusive Philippines," he added.