Lack of telco incentives hampers broadband expansion in Philippines, says World Bank study

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Lack of telco incentives hampers broadband expansion in Philippines, says World Bank study
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A study revealed that the Philippines’ poor broadband infrastructure is rooted in outdated policy frameworks which hinder the broadband expansion and limit the access of internet connectivity to Filipinos. 

MANILA, Philippines – A study revealed that the Philippines’ poor broadband infrastructure is rooted in outdated policy frameworks which hinder the broadband expansion and limit the access of internet connectivity to Filipinos.

Globe Telecom has been advocating for the elimination of unnecessary rental costs and promoting infrastructure sharing. Lawmakers have been pushing for the passage of the bills that seek to amend the National Building Code of the Philippines that have been pending in the House of Representatives. The Department of Information and Communications Technology expressed its full support in providing incentives to telcos to widen the coverage of internet connection in the country.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday honored PNP operatives who were killed in the line of duty.

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