Residents of selected resettlement sites would soon enjoy Internet connectivity through Balai-Net, a service that will be provided by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
On Tuesday, DHSUD Secretary Eduardo del Rosario and Alpha-3 Technologies Chief Executive Officer Kristin Bangot signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that aims to provide a fast and secure community wi-fi service to government housing projects.
The Balai-Net project is expected to have a bandwidth of up to 100 mbps per household for a selected relocation site. This is a guaranteed 99.99 percent uptime and serves as a redundant network.
“This pact is part of the government’s efforts in providing Filipino families with modern housing communities nationwide equipped with necessary infrastructure facilities, including information technology,” del Rosario stressed.
Under the pact, Alpha-3 intends to partner with DHSUD and its attached corporations in establishing a linkage with the government housing sector as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.
The MOA covers the provision of Internet access to residents of resettlement sites nominated and selected by DHSUD, Social Housing Finance Corp. and National Housing Authority.
DHSUD and its attached corporations are responsible for identifying and selecting the resettlement sites eligible for the project.
Alpha-3 Technologies, meanwhile, would ensure quality and consistent Wi-fi service under the agreement. It will also install the necessary network infrastructure or make the necessary repair, replacement and maintenance of the Internet service.
“This undertaking is another proof that great things can be achieved through effective partnership between the government and private sector,” del Rosario said.
The Building Adequate, Livable, Affordable, and Inclusive (BALAI) housing program is designed for Filipino communities.
It is the Duterte administration’s 10-year national housing program strategy to close the country’s housing gap.
The program aims to improve government efforts in addressing Filipinos’ housing needs, with the private sector playing a significant and pivotal role.
This will also help achieve the AmBisyon Natin 2040, which contains what Filipinos dream and aspire for in 25 years. One of these is owning a home—even just a simple one.
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