Which government agency deregulated the telecommunications industry in 1995?

NTC (National Telecommunications Technology)

What was the purpose of the e-Commerce Act of 2000?

To legally recognize electronic transactions

What technology is helping provide better internet access in remote areas of the Philippines as of 2020?

Satellite internet (e.g., Starlink)

What was the significance of the Philippine Network Foundation (PHNet)?

It established the first internet connection in the Philippines

What was the goal of the Free Wi-Fi in Public Places Act of 2015?

To provide free internet in government offices and public areas

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1
Which government agency deregulated the telecommunications industry in 1995?
NTC (National Computer Center)
DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology)
DOST (Department of Science and Technology)
NTC (National Telecommunications Technology)
2
What key factor contributed to the rise of digital transformation in the Philippines after 2020?
COVID-19 pandemic
Closure of all internet cafés
Removal of mobile data plans
Decline in internet usage
3
What was the purpose of the e-Commerce Act of 2000?
To restrict social media use
To legally recognize electronic transactions
To ban online shopping
To promote cybersecurity awareness
4
What major project was launched in 2017 to improve internet speed and access in the Philippines?
Free Wi-Fi in Public Places Act
Smart City Initiative
National Broadband Plan (NBP)
Cybersecurity Act
5
What technology is helping provide better internet access in remote areas of the Philippines as of 2020?
3G network
Fiber-optic telegraph lines
Dial-up connection
Satellite internet (e.g., Starlink)
6
What was the significance of the Philippine Network Foundation (PHNet)?
It regulated online transactions
It established the first internet connection in the Philippines
It created the first social media platform in the country
It launched the first mobile data service
7
When did the Philippines first connect to the internet?
1990
1993
1994
1995
8
What was the goal of the Free Wi-Fi in Public Places Act of 2015?
To charge higher taxes for Wi-Fi users
To limit internet usage for students
To provide free internet in government offices and public areas
To ban private internet service providers
9
Who is known as the "Father of the Philippine Internet"?
Dr. William Torres
Ramon Magsaysay
Manuel Roxas
Diosdado Macapagal
10
What year was the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) officially established?
2011
2000
2015
2016

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