The 20th City Council of Davao on Tuesday passed on third and final reading the ordinance implementing the establishment of the Davao City Public Internet Center (DCPIC).
Proposed by Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, Chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Information, Communications, and Technology, the DCPIC, which will be established at the People’s Park, is a two-story facility with a total area of 746.38 square meters and will be equipped with computer units that Dabawenyos may use for free.
“Its surrounding area will also be a WIFI zone where Dabawenyos can access for free,” said Militar.
According to Militar, the Public Internet Center is an initiative aimed at addressing the increasing demand for accessible internet connectivity, particularly for marginalized communities, as well as for online research.
He added that it may also serve as a training hub for job-seekers who plan to join the BPO industry.
The project is also part of Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s ongoing digitalization programs and initiatives to make information and education more accessible to Dabawenyos.
Militar said to avail of the services offered in the facility for free, Dabawenyos only needs to apply for membership with the Davao City Library and Information Center (DCLIC) as the Public Internet Center is complementary to the City Library’s free computer access.
Militar said the budget for the construction of the said facility will be included in this year’s annual supplementary budget.
