House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III threw his support behind the ongoing expansion of the nation’s digital network, highlighting that programs like GovNet can vastly accelerate, secure, and ease the delivery of government services for Filipinos.
During Tuesday’s launch of GovNet Ilagan in Ilagan City, Isabela Board Member Manuel Faustino “King” Dy delivered the House Speaker’s message. Organizers from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) spearheaded the event, representing another milestone in the state’s overarching digitalization campaign.
GovNet seeks to equip public agencies and state institutions with secure, high-speed internet connections to foster seamless inter-office coordination and elevate public service efficiency.
“Ang paglulunsad ng GovNet Ilagan ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng internet o fiber optic cables,” Dy said.
“Ito ay daan tungo sa mas mahusay na pamamahala dahil kapag konektado ang ating mga ahensya, mas mabilis ang koordinasyon, mas epektibo ang serbisyo, at mas gumagaan ang buhay ng ating mga kababayan. Ito ang tunay na layunin ng digital transformation.”
The House Speaker noted that this project perfectly mirrors President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to bolstering the country’s digital capacities alongside its traditional infrastructure.
“Malinaw na ang hangarin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ay hindi lamang ang pagtatayo ng mga kalsada at tulay. Naglalatag rin po tayo ng digital infrastructure upang makapaghatid ng mga serbisyong kapaki-pakinabang at mas maginhawang buhay para sa bawat Pilipino,” he said.
The legislative leader added that technology-driven programs like GovNet, the National Broadband Program, and the eGovPH mobile app are closing the distance between the government and the public. These digital strides run parallel to the administration’s “Build Better More” initiative, which concentrates on traditional public works like highways and bridges.
Describing digital transformation as a defining element of the administration’s ultimate legacy, Dy emphasized its power to forge a highly connected and capable citizenry.
“Ito ang isa sa pinakamahalagang pamana ng administrasyong ito- ang pagbuo ng pundasyon para sa isang tunay na Digital Pilipinas. We are laying the groundwork for a digitally empowered nation,” he said.
He further underscored the legislature’s role in this modernization push, highlighting the House of Representatives’ passage of the proposed eBayad Bill, a priority measure designated by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).
“Our goal is to help build the foundations of a truly modern government- one where Bagong Pilipinas evolves into a Digital Pilipinas, where government services are faster, more transparent, and more accessible to every Filipino,” Dy said.
“Sapagkat ang digital transformation ay hindi lamang nagdadala ng innovation. Ito rin po ay mahalagang instrumento para sa accountability, responsibility, at public trust.”
Through the newly launched GovNet Ilagan project, over 50 government departments across Isabela will benefit from swift, reliable, and secure internet connectivity. The upgrade is set to optimize workflow and communication among local government units, schools, and various public facilities throughout the province.
Dy concluded by praising the DICT, the provincial administration of Isabela, the city government of Ilagan, and all involved partners for successfully executing the project and driving the nation’s digital shift forward.