Philippines' subsea cable rules lag behind its digital hub goal.
Fragmented oversight delays cable deployment and repairs, after outages hit links to Singapore and Hong Kong.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Is Philippines’ laws on underwater cables lagging behind its digital hub goal?”
Philippines' subsea cable rules lag behind its digital hub goal.
Key points
- PLDT urges streamlined approvals and stronger government cooperation for subsea cables.
- Experts say fragmented oversight delays cable deployment and repairs in the Philippines.
- Outages recently affected subsea cables linking the Philippines to Singapore and Hong Kong.
- NDCP aims to develop a regulatory framework to safeguard submarine cables and connectivity.
- Officials highlight a need for unified data, security measures, and faster repairs.
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Fragmented oversight delays cable deployment and repairs, after outages hit links to Singapore and Hong Kong.