President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the country’s first National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP), a framework designed to deliver faster, more affordable internet access nationwide.
Communications Acting Secretary Dave Gomez said the NDCP was the result of an “extensive and deliberate consultative process” that began in early 2024 and was refined through sectoral discussions, inter-agency technical working groups, and technical board presentations.
He explained that the NDCP envisions a Digitally Connected Philippines – one where connectivity is meaningful, inclusive, and transformative, anchored on universal access, affordability, higher speeds, and secure digital services for all Filipinos.
The plan rests on four pillars: regulatory reform, universal access, infrastructure investment, and resilience. It also emphasizes public-private partnerships to accelerate rollout while ensuring networks are resilient against climate-related and cybersecurity risks.
Gomez noted that Marcos acknowledged the Philippines is catching up with regional peers that launched similar initiatives “as early as 10 years ago.”
“But with technology now more advanced and at less cost, he is confident we will soon be at par in terms of connectivity, speed and cost,” Gomez said.