The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱3 billion to further widen free Wi-Fi access for students and teachers, especially those in last-mile schools and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).
In a statement, the DBM said the released funds align with the government’s commitment to achieve full digital connectivity in all public schools nationwide.
From the total budget, ₱1.5 billion is allocated to the Connectivity Enhancement Program for E-Learning, which aims to provide access to online learning materials and digital tools for students in remote barangays.
More than 8,000 public schools are expected to benefit from this allocation.
In addition, another ₱1.5 billion has been released to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to support the Free Public Internet Access Program.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the goal is to ensure that every Filipino child — whether in the city or on a far-flung island — has equal access to quality education.
(PHOTO COURTESY: DBM)
