[From L to R:] Eastern Communications’ (EC) Chief Marketing and Experience Officer Jed Estanislao, EC Co-Coordinator Atty. Aileen Regio, EC Co-Coordinator Jaeson Evangelista, Unconnected.org Country General Manager Benjz Sevilla, and Technology and Operations Manager Jessieca Baris.
Eastern will offer free internet access to students, instructors, and the local community in ten isolated locations as part of its mission to promote digital literacy and empower underserved communities. The first eight target areas will be in Dipolog, General Santos, Tuguegarao, Naga, Kalibo, Bais, Davao, and Zamboanga.
“We believe that access to the internet is no longer a privilege, but a basic need, especially for education and access to vital information,” said Jed Estanislao, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer of Eastern Communications. “Through this partnership with unconnected.org, not only can we help bridge the digital divide but also drive digital literacy, especially in far-flung areas.”
Eastern Communications inks partnership with unconnected.org through an official contract signing event.
The project officially commenced with a signing ceremony and joint planning session involving representatives from Eastern Communications and unconnected.org.
Providing internet access to remote areas is key for unconnected citizens to participate in the digital economy – this is especially significant for key educational institutions in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA).
With reliable connectivity, students from the remote schools can supplement their classroom education with up-to-date online resources and explore more opportunities on the web.
Representatives from Eastern Communications and unconnected.org. hold an official contract signing event and joint planning session.
Beyond just connectivity, Eastern Communications and unconnected.org are committed to digital empowerment, with digital literacy programs planned for these schools.
“This initiative reflects Eastern’s continued commitment to nation-building. By providing not just connectivity but also the tools to use it responsibly and effectively, we are investing in the future of these communities,” added Estanislao.
You can visit www.eastern.com.ph or follow Eastern Communications on Facebook to find out more about their future collaborations and community projects.
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