Bridging the Digital Gap

A public technician installs an IP radio on a 110-feet tower, with the source node 17 km away, to connect 3 remote Philippine islands to the internet. The islands of Sacol, Pangapuyan and Tigtabon, located 5 km from Zamboanga City’s mainland, face challenges in accessing even the most basic telecommunications services. The Free Wi-Fi initiative of the DICT, has brought infinite digital opportunities to the islands such as telemedicine and online learning for an inclusive information society.