Pure fiber tech elevates Filipinos' digital life

THE past two years have seen the Philippines' rapid progress in digitalization due to the pandemic, and today, few could function without the power of the internet. This sudden jump in the digital revolution has created tremendous opportunities for many, but also created inequalities — to quote President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address in June. The same speech cites that universal connectivity is key to "ensuring no citizen is left behind," and on this issue, the issue of accessibility is front and center.

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development defines "meaningful universal connectivity" as a context where anyone, anywhere, regardless of geographic location, socioeconomic status, race, gender or any other differentiating demographic, has access to affordable services and devices to connect to reliable and safe internet.