26 public schools in Cebu City are now Wi-Fi powered

CEBU CITY – Twenty-six public Elementary Schools in Cebu City are now Wi-Fi powered with the launch of the Public Wi-Fi Program in partnership with the local government of Cebu City and PLDT-Enterprise starting at Lahug Elementary School in February this year, and continue to connect the other public schools within two years.

"My dream is to connect the whole of Cebu City, because today, connectivity is at the heart of how we do almost everything. It is then our LGU's goal to turn this dream into reality," Cebu City Mayor Atty. Raymond Alvin Garcia said, at the official launch in Lahug ES.

Garcia said the initiative marks the beginning of the City’s digital transformation of its educational landscape, hoping to eventually connect all the public schools in the City.  This program is backed by City Ordinance No. 2617 which mandates public Wi-Fi in private and public institutions and represents the next phase in a long-standing collaboration between PLDT and the Cebu City LGU.

"PLDT Enterprise is honored to be a part of Cebu City's Public Wi-Fi program, which is a transformative step towards inclusive and technology-driven education. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to ensure that no learner is left behind by providing equitable access to digital resources for students and educators," Assistant Vice President and Head of Customer Relationship Management at PLDT Enterprise, Kent dela Calzada bared.

Dela Calsada said the PLDT, through its PLDT Enterprise has connected 80 of Cebu City's barangays with PLDT fiber. This venture supports the national government’s broader digitalization agenda for the Philippines, reinforcing efforts to build a digitally connected nation.

Through this partnership, Cebu City and PLDT Enterprise reaffirm their commitment to driving inclusive and sustainable digital transformation in education to bridge the digital divide and empowering students and educators with technology for learning, research, and innovation.  For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com. (Photos: PLDT-Enterprise/FB)