HB 1172

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 2, 2025

An Act Providing for Cheaper and More Accessible Internet for All

In plain language

The proposal aims to make internet cheaper and more widely available by building more ICT infrastructure and expanding Wi‑Fi coverage, especially in areas of the Philippines that currently have poor service.

Information and Communications Technology

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Author · Representative

Arthur Robes
RepresentativeSan Jose Del Monte City, Lone District
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