Cebu surely is booming and, on its way, to be the most livable city as the proposed ordinance on free public internet access in all barangays of Cebu City have been passed.
Barangay Internet Access Points Ordinance
Free wifi for all of 80 Barangays here in the city will definitely change things around here. Cebu City Councilor Eduardo Rama Jr., the author of the ordinance, recently shared that the concept for the Community FREE WIFI (Libreng Barangay internet access points) is in section 3 of the ordinance stating to:
- Promote easy access to information and services relevant to the delivery of public services through the use of wireless internet;
- Facilitate for the mediums of learning and information technology through cost-efficient use of wireless internet;
- Facilitates competitiveness through information and communication technology among Barangays;
Councilor Rama hopes that through this, effective public service will be improved and also as an education capital, help the student’s internet needs in the city.
The Management Information and Computer Services (MICS) Department will supervise its implementation while the barangay captain under the supervision of the Office of the Mayor have direct control over the barangay internet access.
The funding for the program should at least be P8 million per year as Maintaining and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), subject to the approval of the City Council.
Section 7 in the Ordinance:
“All constituents in the Barangay shall be allowed to access free wireless internet connection in the Barangay Internet Access Points which are subject to rules and regulations established by the said Barangay.”
Note: All barangays are prohibited from collecting fees directly or indirectly related to the access of wireless internet services in the barangay access points.
WIFI Map: Access Points per Barangays
As stated in the ordinance, these access points shall be near a barangay hall or public school whichever is deemed strategically located. Here are the confirmed access points in the 15 Barangays in Cebu.
Brgy. San Nicolas
- Beside Junreb Store
- Beside Mama Gonz Tindahan
- BUP Covered Court
Brgy. Calamba
- A. Lopez St. JBCarasco Pharmacy
Brgy. Cogon Pardo
- Cogon Pardo Brgy. Hall
Brgy. Duljo Fatima
- Spolarium St. Niño Chapel
Brgy. Inayawan
- L. Gabuya St. beside Yan-Yan Agrivet
Brgy. Mambaling
- Sitio Tinabangay
Brgy. Pasil
- F. Flories St.- F. Rallos St.
- L. Abellar St. beside Pasil Elementary School
Brgy. Punta Princesa
- WY Enterprises
Brgy. Tisa
- Way Tugpahay Siomai sa Tisa
- Beside Farmacia Dozen & Gen. Merchandise
Brgy. San Nicolas Proper
- Tres De Abril St.
Brgy. Sawang Calero
- R. Magsaysay St. near Sawang Calero Elementary School
Brgy. Sinsin
- Milo Office (Sinsin)
Brgy. Suba
- Suba Barangay Hall
Brgy Sudlon II
- Milo Office (Sudlon 2)
- Near Brgy. Hall of Sudlon 2
