00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. met with officials of a broadband company to further
00:05 strengthen the country's digital connectivity and cybersecurity status.
00:09 The chief executive in his meeting with officials of the Pacific Broadband Satellites stressed
00:14 the need for the Philippines to keep in pace with its Asian neighbors on connectivity.
00:19 President Marcos said the planned satellite project of such company in the country would
00:23 help improve internet connection and even improve communication in the countryside,
00:28 especially amidst threats to cybersecurity.
00:31 He immediately tasked the DICT and DOST to coordinate with the company to help in government's
00:37 bid to digital transformation.
00:39 The president gave the directive for an immediate study for an idea on the earliest possible
00:44 time its benefits could be felt in the country.
00:46 (upbeat music)
