By PR | 06:38 PM November 10, 2024
Topnotch lawyer Jordan Pizarras on Sunday vowed to provide free WiFi access in every barangay across the first district of the province.
Pizarras, also known as “Tigpanalipud sa mga Bol-anon”, is running for congressman in the first district.
He said he recognized the pressing need for reliable internet and cellphone connectivity, especially in rural areas.
He aimed to close the gap for communities that remain disconnected in an increasingly digital world.
Internet first arrived in the Philippines on March 29, 1994, marking over 30 years since Filipinos began to connect to the global web. However, in Bohol’s 1st District, many barangays are still without even basic cellphone signals, let alone internet access.
Pizarras points out that reliable connectivity is essential not only for education and daily communication but also for business transactions and maintaining close family ties.
“It’s truly disheartening that in some areas of Bohol, you pass through long and wide areas with no cellphone or internet signal at all, leaving people isolated and unable to access important resources,” said Pizarras.
“If elected, I will prioritize the installation of cell sites and ensure WiFi availability in all barangays in the 1st District,” he added.
Pizarras emphasized his strong network of connections within the country’s two major telecom providers, Globe and Smart.
“I have relationships with key individuals in the top management of both companies,” he said, highlighting that these connections could expedite infrastructure improvements for barangays in need.
Pizarras has also urged residents of signal-deprived areas to reach out to him with the names of their barangays and municipalities, assuring them that he would prioritize the most underserved communities. This is related to his plans to create a digital market for farmers and cooperatives. Connectivity is essential to bridge the divide between the farmers and the Boholano consumers.
“Let me know where there’s no signal, and I’ll make sure that these areas are prioritized,” he stated, encouraging residents to work alongside him in creating a more connected and digitally inclusive Bohol.
