MANILA, July 13 -- Technology-based organizations in the Philippines have thrown their support behind the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, calling it a landmark reform that can modernize the country's outdated digital infrastructure policies and close the connectivity gap.

In a joint statement issued Saturday, six leading industry groups - Global AI Council Philippines, Blockchain Council of the Philippines, Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines, Data Center Association of the Philippines, Fintech Philippines Association, and Go Digital Philippines - lauded the bill's goals of expanding internet access and improving digital services across the country.

"We express our strong support for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, a critical reform tha...