English: The senator said that to help propel internet connectivity in the country, the use and development of satellite-based technologies should be encouraged and promoted. Gatchalian has filed Senate Bill No. 814 or the Satellite-based Technologies for Internet Connectivity Act. The proposed measure aims to ensure universal access to the internet, especially in critical areas such as e-government and the delivery of basic services, education, health, trade, finance, disaster preparedness, and public safety.
Filipino: Sinabi ng senador na upang makatulong sa pagpapasigla ng internet connectivity sa bansa, dapat hikayatin at isulong ang paggamit at pagpapaunlad ng mga satellite-based na teknolohiya. Pinaalala ni Gatchalian na mayroon siyang inihaing Senate Bill No. 814 o ang Satellite-based Technologies for Internet Connectivity Act. Ang panukalang batas ay naglalayong tiyakin ang pandaigdigang access sa internet, lalo na sa mga kritikal na lugar tulad ng e-government at paghahatid ng mga pangunahing serbisyo, edukasyon, kalusugan, kalakalan, pananalapi, paghahanda sa kalamidad, at kaligtasan ng publiko.