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Local Firm Seeks Internet Services Under Konektadong Pinoy Act

1/22/2026

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that a local company applied for internet services under the Konektadong Pinoy Act.
ICT Secretary Henry Rhoel R. Aguda confirmed the application review but did not disclose the company's name.
In 2025, seven foreign firms showed interest in the Philippine telecommunications market.
The Konektadong Pinoy Act, enacted in August 2025, simplifies licensing for new entrants to boost competition.
The National Privacy Commission mandated public telecommunications entities to share SIM registration data to combat financial scams while ensuring data privacy.

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Story summary

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that a local company applied for internet services under the Konektadong Pinoy Act.
ICT Secretary Henry Rhoel R. Aguda confirmed the application review but did not disclose the company's name.
In 2025, seven foreign firms showed interest in the Philippine telecommunications market.
The Konektadong Pinoy Act, enacted in August 2025, simplifies licensing for new entrants to boost competition.
The National Privacy Commission mandated public telecommunications entities to share SIM registration data to combat financial scams while ensuring data privacy.