The Association for Progressive Communications (APC), in partnership with the CVISNET Foundation, Inc., visited Gilutongan Island in Cordova, Cebu, on February 10, 2025. The visit focused on the ISLET Connect project, which is one of CVISNET’s ongoing initiatives on the island.

A short program was held at Gilutongan Integrated School (GIS) to showcase the project, featuring a presentation by Mr. Jeffrey Llanto, Executive Director of CVISNET. Attendees also heard from Ms. Chat Ramilo, Executive Director of APC (who is from the Philippines); Mr. Carlos Rey Moreno (Spain), co-manager of the APC Local Access Programme for Strategy and Policy; Mr. Carlos Baca Feldman (Mexico); and other APC members and partners representing diverse countries and areas of expertise, including Mr. Gomer Padong, Asia Regional Coordinator of Local Networks (LocNet) from the Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA).

The visitors toured the GIS campus and explored the Gilutongan community before visiting Caohagan Elementary School. The day concluded with a shared lunch by the beachfront.

With the recent passage of the “Konektadong Pinoy Act,” a groundbreaking bill aimed at expanding internet access to underserved communities across the Philippines, local connectivity initiatives play a crucial role in moving us closer to a digitally inclusive nation where every Filipino has access to online opportunities - because connectivity is a right, not a privilege.

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