Gov. Bulut Jr. promises net connection to Apayao far-flung barangays

Apayao, Philippines – Emphasizing that no one will and should be left behind in his province, Governor Elias Bulut Jr. promises to prioritize free reliable internet connectivity in far-flung barangays in Apayao.

On June 13, the governor spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony of the ‘Balay Pagdadarnan’ in Barangays Anninipan and Malayugan in Flora, the first batch to receive the project.

The Balay Pagdadarnan will serve as an emergency evacuation area and also a place where the constituents and the learners enjoy free internet through Starlink.

Acknowledging the importance of internet connectivity in today’s world, Bulut mentioned that the provincial government does not only plan to build ‘Balay Pagdadarnan’ in all 142 barangays of Apayao but they also intend to bring internet to the people.

“The provincial government will provide that internet connectivity through starlink. Isu nga dayta nga pasdek, dayta pagdadarnan at the same time nu emergency adda iti didgra nga mapasamak nga haan tayo nga mapupuutan, adda papanan dagiti ubbing tayo,” he said.

As access to the internet became a necessity nowadays, the governor conveyed they prioritize places with low signal.

“Ikkan iti prioridad dagiay adda iti sulsuli nga pada mi. Dibale dagita adda asideg iti signal ta anytime adda iti connectivity but we’ll be giving priority kadagiti barangay nga awan pay iti connection na,” he said.

Bulut stressed that they need to plan ahead so Apayao itself will also not be left behind.

“Tanu haan tayo nga aramiden dagitoy, if the government ket haan na nga iprovide dagitoy, kaasi iti taga Apayao, maudi tayo. So it’s about time for us nga planuen tayo nu anya dagiti kasapulan,” he conveyed.

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