The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve data transmission and internet connectivity across the Philippines.
The agreement, signed on April 29 by NEA administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda and DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda, supports the rollout of the Konektadong Pinoy Act.
Under the deal, both agencies will work together to create policies and rules that allow electric cooperatives (ECs) to share infrastructure with data transmission companies. This aims to speed up the expansion of internet services nationwide.
The Konektadong Pinoy Act, which became law on August 24, 2025, seeks to provide Filipinos with reliable, affordable, and accessible internet. It promotes open access, competition, and investment in data networks, while encouraging infrastructure sharing to avoid duplication.
Almeda said electric cooperatives will play a key role in the plan by using their existing facilities to help expand connectivity. He added that ECs are now being positioned not only as power distributors but also as partners in improving internet access.
However, both agencies stressed that infrastructure sharing must be carefully planned. This includes clear agreements on costs and revenues and ensuring that power systems remain stable and reliable.
NEA oversees 121 electric cooperatives nationwide and monitors their performance. It also provides financial support through various loan programs to help maintain and improve their operations.
