Security threats cloud digital bill

An organization of independent telecommunications companies echoed an earlier warning of telco giants about the supposed national security risks posed by the Konektadong Pinoy bill, signaling the industry’s rising concern over the measure.

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The Philippine Association of Private Telecommunications Companies (PAPTELCO), which comprises telco companies serving far-flung provinces, said the bill is a “real concern” of the industry.

“This is not just a concern of the large telecommunications players that own the cable landing stations and international gateway facilities, but also small telecommunication companies like us,” said PAPTELCO President Normandy Baldovino Jr. in a statement.

“The country’s national security is everyone’s concern,” he added.