Mabalacat City Vice Mayor Geld Aquino, a mayoralty bet , has vowed to provide free internet access in public areas if elected in the upcoming elections.
Aquino said internet service is important, especially for students.
“Maglalagay po tayo doon sa puntahan ng mga tao. Per barangay maglalagay din tayo para ‘yung mga mag-aaral natin, kahit hindi na sila magpaload ay magkakaroon sila ng internet access,” he said.
Aquino added that the initiative will support his proposed systematic portal for city government services.
He said the portal would allow residents to check requirements online to avoid inconvenience in transactions.
“Ayaw natin na pabalik-balik ang mga tao, napapagod sila at nagagastos sa pamasahe. Dapat may portal tayo para makikita na nila doon ang kailangan at pupunta nalang sila kapag kumpleto na,” Aquino said.