The passage of Republic Act No. 12234, or the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), together with its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), marks a significant shift in how the Philippines approaches digital infrastructure, as reported by BusinessWorld.
Positioned as a comprehensive framework for data transmission and connectivity, the KPA aims to dismantle long-standing structural barriers in the telecommunications sector while accelerating digital infrastructure deployment across the country.
The opinion piece from BusinessWorld explores how the new law redefines competition and expands access, highlighting its potential to reshape the industry landscape for consumers and providers alike.