Some 13 frontline health service facilities received Provision of Mobile Solution for Internet Liberty (PMSIL) equipment under the Free Public Internet Access Project of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Aurora.
According to DICT Region 3 Free Public Internet Access Project Engineer Paulo Landicho, the PMSIL equipment will provide stable and immediate internet connectivity to beneficiary health facilities, serving as critical support for their day-to-day operations.
He said internet access will make health data reporting, scheduling of online consultations, and retrieval of accurate patient information easier.
"As a result, healthcare services are delivered more efficiently and effectively, and public service management is improved even in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas," Landicho cited.
He added that unlike fiber or fixed wireless connectivity solutions, PMSIL is a mobile and rapidly deployable system that is easy to relocate, quick to install, and highly suitable for emergency response situations.
To ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of the equipment, the DICT also conducts orientation sessions and technical briefings, covering proper usage, basic troubleshooting procedures, and end-user responsibilities to maintain service quality.
Through the initiative, healthcare workers gain improved access to online health information systems, electronic medical records, disease surveillance and reporting platforms, and other digital health applications.
In line with DICT’s Inclusive Tech for All framework, the agency said it continues efforts to advance digital inclusion, ensure equitable access, and strengthen digital transformation in rural communities.