Philippine Telecommunication Summit 2026 (Speech)

Описание: Newport Resorts World, Pasay City
February 5, 2026

“Hindi lamang [sa] bilis ng internet connectivity nasusukat ang kaunlaran. Nasusukat ito sa bawat Pilipinong nagkaroon ng pagkakataong guminhawa, umasenso, at umangat ang kanilang buhay,” said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. when he attended the Philippine Telecommunication Summit 2026 at the Newport Resorts World in Pasay City on February 5, 2026.

In his keynote speech, President Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippine Telecommunication Summit 2026 is “reaffirming a commitment of this Administration: that every Filipino — wherever they might be — gains the opportunity to connect, to learn, to work, and to move forward,” highlighting the Administration’s effort to enhance digital infrastructure and telecommunications services across the country.

The President emphasized the steady growth of the telecommunications sector, noting that increased fiber deployment, the rollout of 5G networks and enhanced mobile broadband services have transformed how Filipinos communicate, learn, do business and access government services.

He stressed that improved connectivity translates into real benefits for ordinary Filipinos. “Nakikita rin ito sa mga estudyanteng nakatira sa mga liblib na lugar ngunit kaya nang pumasok at mag-aral sa online class. Sa ating mga kababayan na nakapag-register ng online upang makakuha ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan o pinansyal. At sa mga pamilyang mas napapalapit sa mga impormasyon at oportunidad,” he added, emphasizing that connectivity has become a right, a necessity and a lifeline.

While recognizing progress, President Marcos Jr. pointed out that challenges remain, particularly in rural and geographically isolated areas, noting that uneven access and infrastructure gaps continue to affect education, livelihoods and economic opportunities. “Ito ang dahilan kung bakit mahalaga ang ating pagtutulungan,” he said, calling for unified action from government, the private sector and local communities.

The President cited key reforms and programs, including the Konektadong Pinoy Law and the National Fiber Backbone Project, as essential steps toward boosting deployment, increasing access, and enhancing the quality and affordability of internet services while emphasizing the vital role of the private sector in maintaining investments and fostering innovation.

In closing, President Marcos Jr. urged continued collaboration in building a more connected nation, saying, “Together, let us continue building a Bagong Pilipinas where fast, reliable, and inclusive connectivity serves as a firm foundation for growth, for opportunity, and most importantly, for national unity.”

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