Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provided internet connectivity to a total of 25 far flung schools in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. It distributed about 26 units of Starlink Satellite Internet Service to the schools as well as the municipal district office of the Department of Education.

In his message, DOST Undersecretary Teodoro Gatchalian said the dream of providing internet connectivity to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas became a reality under their expanded Community Empowerment through Science and Technology Program.

“Starlink is a project of SpaceX that aims to empower schools with fast and reliable internet connection that opens new opportunities for online learning, collaboration, and research,” he furthered.

The 25 recipient schools include Bagting Elementary School, Calabasa Elementary School, Ligaya Elementary School, Dupinga Elementary School, Gawad Kalinga Elementary School, Malinao Elementary School, Bagong Sikat Integrated School (Elementary), Bugnan Elementary School, Mabaldog Elementary School, Pantoc Elementary School, Gabaldon Central School, Gabaldon South Elementary School, Bantug Elementary School, and Pagsanjan Elementary School.

Also, Camatchile Elementary School, F. Buencamino Sr. Integrated School (Elementary), Carugang Elementary School, Cuyapa Elementary School, Pinamalisan Elementary School, Pindangan Elementary School, Ligaya National High School, Bagting National High School, Gabaldon Vocational Agricultural High School, F. Buencamino Sr. Integrated School (Secondary), and Bagong Sikat Integrated School (Secondary).

The agency partnered with Frontlearners Inc. in capacitating beneficiaries in the general operation, installation, and maintenance of the units. (PIA 3)