Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday.

- HELEN FLORES

Marcos made the remark at the grand launching of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) Phase 1 in Pasay, reiterating his vision of bringing high-speed internet access to the country to create a more digitally improved Philippines.

"I have made it clear since the start of my term that one of the top priorities that this administration recognizes is to create a 'Digital Philippines,"" the President said in his speech.

Marcos pointed out that the project could support the growth of the country's micro, small and medium enterprises, which are at the center of his administration's digitalization efforts.

"So that we get to the point where the sari-sari store doesn't sell only to the village. The sari-sari store can sell anywhere and that brings us into the digital space,' Marcos said.