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Malacañang Disavows Fake Order Declaring “Special Half-Working Day”

Learn more about Malacañang’s disavowal of a fake order declaring a ‘special half-working day’ and the importance of relying on official government sources for accurate information. Find out why the circular claiming Proclamation 427 was fake and not approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Discover the truth about the suspension of government work early and the caution from the Official Gazette against sharing unverified information. Stay informed and avoid spreading unverified claims during the Christmas holidays.

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DICT spokesman Renato Paraiso

Bridging the Digital Divide: Internet Access Points to be Installed in Remote Areas

Learn more about the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s plan to install internet access points in remote areas to bridge the digital divide and provide connectivity to all Filipinos. The initiative aims to deploy various technologies to over 2,000 geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA). Through the Universal Internet Subscription for GIDA (UISG) Project, the DICT aims to deploy fixed satellite communications, fiber technology, and satellite communications-on-the-move terminals. This exceeds their earlier target of 13,000 sites. The initiative is in line with the President’s mandate to provide more connectivity to all Filipinos.

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