‘PC ng Bayan’ project gets 2nd chance for redemption

By MELVIN G. CALIMAG
Source: Manila Bulletin

The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) is about to resuscitate the "PC ng Bayan" initiative that didn’t gather enough momentum after being launched in 2005.

This time, the ICT agency is incorporating the lessons learned from its initial setback, particularly on the price factor, and is renaming the program as "Philippines Computer for All (PC4All) Initiative."

In a press briefing attended by CICT chair Ramon Sales and Commissioner Emmanuel Lallana last January 15, the agency said it is pouring R350 million to procure the PCs that are now undergoing testing. (Read more here)

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Pidjanga Notes:
Hinaut unta jaoy Mainitnon, labi na MDOer, na puydi maka-ajo nan information sanan application sa CICT para mahipadaya dito sa ato lungsod. Zimm