PGMA orders CICT to ensure permanent internet connection in all iHUB centers and secondary schools nationwide

MARIVELES, Bataan, Oct. 18 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today directed the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) to ensure that all iHub centers, including high schools nationwide, will have permanent access to internet connection.

The Chief Executive issued the directive after she spearheaded the launching ceremonies of the Information Hub (iHub) for the second district of Bataan at the Mariveles National High School (Poblacion campus) here. The project is part of the government’s effort to attain a higher computer literacy rate among students in public schools.

In his welcome remarks, Bataan Governor Enrique Garcia thanked the President for the project which, he said, the previous administration failed to provide them.

“Umasa kayo, Madam President, na ang lahat ng mga proyektong ibinigay ninyo para sa probinsiya ng Bataan ay hindi mapapariwara (We will assure you, Madam President, that all projects you provided for the province will be taken care of),” Governor Garcia said.

Some 500 computer units, which include computer laptops with LCD monitor, wi-fi routers and printers were also distributed to the 14 high schools within the 2nd district of Bataan.

This district has 14 public high schools with a combined student population of 23,966 and total teaching force of 769 teachers as of April 2009.

Initiated by Rep. Albert Garcia of the 2nd District of Bataan, the iHub project gives high school students hands-on experience on the computer and the wonders of getting connected to the world via the Internet. (PNA)

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