Free Internet Access in Public Places Act or Republic Act 10929 signed by Pres. Duterte

Republic Act 10929 - Free Internet Access in Public Places Act


Long Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FREE INTERNET ACCESS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SPACES IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

Principal Sponsor: Sen. Bam Aquino

Signed: August 2, 2017 by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte


Scope: "all national and local government offices, public schools – from elementary to tertiary – public transport terminals, public hospitals, and public libraries will have free internet access."

Kudos to all!

Sources:

https://www.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=17&q=SBN-1277
http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/08/03/Duterte-signs-law-on-free-internet-access.html 
http://www.rappler.com/nation/164058-senate-approves-bill-free-public-wi-fi