Philippines' subsea cable rules lag behind its digital hub goal.
They publishedIs Philippines’ laws on underwater cables lagging behind its digital hub goal?
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 19 Oct, 09:36Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 19 Oct, 09:36Z
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Why it matters
What
Fragmented oversight delays cable deployment and repairs, after outages hit links to Singapore and Hong Kong.
Why
Slow repairs threaten the reliable connectivity needed by businesses and users.
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Progress on the NDCP’s regulatory framework.
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Summary
- PLDT urges streamlined approvals and stronger government cooperation for subsea cables.
- Experts say fragmented oversight delays cable deployment and repairs in the Philippines.
- Outages recently affected subsea cables linking the Philippines to Singapore and Hong Kong.
- NDCP aims to develop a regulatory framework to safeguard submarine cables and connectivity.
- Officials highlight a need for unified data, security measures, and faster repairs.