CATARMAN, Northern Samar– The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in partnership with the provincial government of Northern Samar launched 22 Wi-Fi sites and a Tech4Ed Center in the province.
The project, launched on Tuesday (June 27), is part of DICT’s initiative to strengthen the free Wi-Fi sites in different localities as the country continues to transition to the new normal.
DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy stressed that the project will help Northern Samar in its efforts for growth and development.
“Information and Communications Technology has become the primary tool for our people, in our pursuit of growth and development and to cope up with the challenges of our times,” Secretary Uy said.
Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan and Vice Governor Clarence Dato supported the DICT’s project as it will bring Northern Samar closer to its vision of fully espousing digital governance.
“This program of the DICT has surely enabled us, both the community and the government to access greater avenues and opportunities for development and technological growth. Thanks to our DICT, together with provincial government, access to free internet is now at our reach,” Governor Ongchuan said.
Dato said the project will provide the needed internet connection in the province that will help continue its other projects.
“The free Wi-Fi for All Project of the department can provide in Northern Samar the much-needed source of connectivity for its line-up of priority projects,” Vice Gov Dato said.
The purpose of the Tech4ED project is to provide a hub for digital information and a reliable internet connection to the people of Northern Samar.
(The Provincial Government of Northern Samar)
