Konektadong Pinoy law cracks Philippines’ data services market wide open

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Guest authors

Legislation intended to make it easier for new players to enter the Philippines’ data services market lapsed into law on Sunday over the objection of telcos that have complained the bill is unfair to them and raises cybersecurity issues.

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