Key areas in Siargao Island’s capital town of Dapa benefited from the government’s free internet connectivity beginning Thursday.

“The activation of free Wi-Fi in Dapa will undoubtedly enhance connectivity and open up new opportunities for our residents and visitors,” Mayor Elizabeth Matugas said in a statement, referring to the Free Wi-Fi for All program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The locations with free Wi-Fi connection include the Old Tribunal Building, the Dapa Legislative Building, the Bus and Jeep Terminal, the Dapa Passengers Port Terminal, the Dapa Boulevard, and the Municipal Hall.

Also included are the Catabaan Elementary School principal’s office and the Left-Wing Building, the Hall of Barangay 12, the Barangay Hall of Cambas-ac, and the Cambas-ac Elementary School.

Dapa is considered the business hub in Siargao and one of the major gateways to the island, one of the country’s top tourism destinations.

Matugas said providing free connectivity in the public transport terminals benefits commuters and travelers in Siargao Island.

She added that free connectivity will also boost local businesses, the education sector, and tourism in the town.

“There are more installation points on the pipeline as the LGU continues to work with the DICT for more sites to be connected online,” the mayor said. (PNA)