Konektadong Pinoy Law IRR Signed

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By TechWatchPH Staff

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act have officially been signed.

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda shared the development earlier today during the palace press briefing on Wednesday, November 5, calling it a breakthrough in the government’s goal to provide fast, reliable, and affordable internet access to every Filipino.

“This morning, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Konektadong Pinoy Act were signed. This law is a priority measure under the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) and one of the President’s key directives under the Bagong Pilipinas agenda,” Aguda said.

The Konektadong Pinoy Act aims to accelerate internet connectivity, lower service costs, and expand digital access across the country—particularly in unserved and underserved communities, including Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).

“This means our internet services should be more affordable and accessible, especially in areas that are unserved and underserved,” he added.

Aguda also confirmed that the number of potential new telecom entrants has increased following the implementation of the IRR.

“If you’re asking if the number increased—the answer is yes. But I won’t name them yet. Maybe there are around six or seven now.”

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Aguda also recalled the law’s legislative journey, noting that the measure was signed into law on August 24, 2025, and officially took effect on September 14, 2025.

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The signing of the IRR now sets the stage for full implementation—allowing DICT and its partner agencies to fast-track the rollout of internet infrastructure and partnerships with private service providers.

Under the new IRR, barriers for new internet service providers are lowered, competition in the market is encouraged, and the process for securing permits and registrations is streamlined—all designed to reduce the cost of connectivity for the public.

One of the key provisions is the “Dig Once Policy,” which mandates the simultaneous laying of fiber cables in public infrastructure projects to save time and resources.

DICT also acknowledged the support of the Senate and House authors and sponsors of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, including Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Imee Marcos, Sherwin Gatchalian, Grace Poe, Ramon Revilla Jr., Juan Miguel Zubiri, Joel Villanueva, Raffy Tulfo, Lito Lapid, Jinggoy Estrada, and Loren Legarda, as well as Representatives Toby Tiangco, Kiko Benitez, and other lawmakers who have championed digital transformation initiatives.

The agency likewise revealed that, through support from the Australian Government’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) program, the DICT has completed a national mapping of fiber cables—a critical step in accelerating nationwide fiberization and lowering internet costs in collaboration with the private sector.

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