• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
A resolution availing the free wifi program of the Department of Information Communication Technology (DICT) – Region 6, “Installation of Free Wifi to all Public Schools In Bacolod City,” was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.
Authored by Councilor Al Victor Espino, the resolution said the national government, through the DICT is undertaking the Free Wi-Fi Internet Access on Public Places Project across the Philippines to accelerate economic, social, and educational opportunities, and in reducing the Digital Divide under the e-Filipino Program of the government.
It is the duty of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and should take appropriate steps to make such education to all, it said.
The resolution said it is the duty of the State to encourage policies and programs.
In this digital age, basic online access would make a significant impact and difference on the school life of the students and teachers, it added.*
