14/10/2026
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Officials and representatives from local and national government agencies gathered at the Capiz State University (CAPSU) Roxas City Main Campusโ Dadivas Gymnasium on October 14, 2026, for the ceremonial launch of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) โFree Wi-Fi for Allโ program in the Province of Capiz.
Atty. Toche Vic B. Doce, OIC of the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, welcomed guests on behalf of CAPSU President Dr. Efren L. Linan. He was joined by key university officials, including Dr. Salvacion J. Legaspi, Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages; Prof. Malou B. Albor, Director for International and National Affairs; Dr. Cleo Jude A. Joaquin, Focal Person for the Main Campus; Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Burias Campus Administrator; Dr. Ricky D. Fecara, Tapaz Satellite College Director; and Dr. Jennifer P. Benliro, Pilar Satellite College Director.
Several local government officials delivered messages of support, including Gov. Fredenil H. Castro, ably represented by Atty. Stephen T. Alquiza; 1st District Representative Howard A. Guintu; 2nd District Representative Jane T. Castro; and Dr. Roel F. Bermejo, CESO V, Superintendent of the Department of Education - Schools Division Office of Capiz.
DICT officials also highlighted the vision and impact of the program. Engr. John Felix T. Torino, Focal Person of the Free Public Internet Access Program for Region VI, explained the rationale of the project; Dir. Edgar M. Navarro, Assistant Project Director, delivered the keynote message; and Dir. Gymeo Y. Sollano, OIC Regional Director of DICT Region VI, concluded the event with closing remarks.
The event reached its highlight when the officials onstage pressed the ceremonial button, symbolically activating the 175 locations and 493 access points across the province. This includes coverage across CAPSUโs 3 campuses and 6 satellite colleges. The project was realized through the joint coordination of the offices of Governor Castro, Congressman Guintu, Congressman Castro and the DICT.
Established under Republic Act No. 10929, also known as the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act, the program aims to provide reliable, secure and free internet access in key public locations nationwide-including public schools, state universities, government offices, parks and plazas and other public spaces.
Through this initiative, students and residents of Capiz gain easier access to digital learning tools, essential public online services, and broader economic opportunities.
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