Internet Bill of Rights: Why a "dividing line"?

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Permalink Reply by Charity Gamboa-Embley on June 19, 2009 at 6:21am

Hi Joel,

In my opinion, that "right" is also having that right to access. If that right is recognized, it pushes legislators to include that as one of our "rights" in our constitution. Do you see this "right" establishing ground in the Philippines? Perhaps this right cannot yet be fully established since we lack the resources to enhance this right?

I think the broadband deal that went kaput because of corruption (ZTA Broadband Deal) would have given that slight chance of giving that right to those who have no resources or access to the Internet, especially those in remote areas where telecommunication companies cannot reach them.

Regards,
Charity

Permalink Reply by Joel G on June 19, 2009 at 8:05am

That is why BayangPinoy has its Barangay Online initiative. Particularly if we can integrate national-level remote participation (RP), + eSkwela + TeleHealth (remember the exhibit agenda) + local content.


Charity Gamboa-Embley said:

Hi Joel,
In my opinion, that "right" is also having that right to access. If that right is recognized, it pushes legislators to include that as one of our "rights" in our constitution. Do you see this "right" establishing ground in the Philippines? Perhaps this right cannot yet be fully established since we lack the resources to enhance this right? ... Regards,
Charity