Pres. Duterte to allow foreign competition for faster internet services

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his interview during Erwin Tulfo’s program ‘Sa Totoo Lang’ which was aired on the People’s Television on September 29, 2017, gestures as he reiterates that it is his sworn duty to enforce the law to any Filipino regardless of their social status. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

During the same interview, President Duterte conveyed his plan to allow foreign telecommunications companies to do business in the country to improve internet services for Filipinos.

“The only way to improve your service is bigyan kita ng kompitensiya,” the President said, stressing that he would allow four to six foreign internet service providers to enter the country.

He said a Chinese firm and a Singaporean-based company had already expressed desire to set up stations here.

The Chief Executive earlier issued a warning to local telecommunications firms to improve the services that they provide to the public, otherwise they would have to compete with new players.

The President in conclusion said he remains grateful for the overwhelming support he has been receiving from the Filipino public, as shown in recent surveys.

“To the Filipino people, salamat ho (sa) suporta ninyo. Because the surveys show, all, Pulse Asia, everything. So walang manipulation. Hindi fake news ‘yan,” he stressed.

“So ako naman, I am grateful, not elated. Nagmamagandang loob ho ako sa inyo na naintindihan ninyo ang trabaho ko. ‘Yun lang,” he added.

The President then reiterated his commitment to create genuine change in people’s lives, particularly on ending the illegal drug problem and improving the country’s economy so Filipinos no longer have to look for better jobs abroad. ###PND

You can watch the video on 1:27:00 from the latest episode of “Sa Totoo Lang”:

 

Popular

PBBM: Middle East crisis no effect on economy, price gouging monitored

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The government is monitoring the price gouging amid conflict in the Middle East, President Ferdinand R. Marcos...

Malacañang champions responsible usage of AI, warns vs disinformation ahead of SONA

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Rapid technological advancements, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), have served as the breeding ground for new threats that...

PBBM assures safe, timely repatriation of Filipinos amid Israel-Iran conflict

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all concerned government agencies to safely repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel and Iran...

PBBM brings Starlink internet kits, school supplies in Marawi

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led efforts to enhance access to digital education and basic learning needs...