BETTER INTERNET FOR ALL FILIPINOS:Reforms Promoting Competition and Increasing Investment for Broadband InfrastructureA Policy NoteJanuary 2024Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorizedi© International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NWWashington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.orgThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent.The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.Rights and PermissionsThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org.Cover design: Michelle LomibaoAcknowledgementThis policy note was prepared by the World Bank Philippines Digital Development team led by Naoto Kanehira (Senior Digital Development Specialist), including Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos (Consultant) and Mitch Abdon (Consultant), with Finance, Competitiveness, and Innovation team including Jaime Frias (Senior Economist), Luis Andres Razon Abad (Senior Private Sector Development Specialist), and Kimberly May Baltao Chandra (Consultant), under the overall guidance of Mahesh Uttamchandani (Digital Development Practice Manager, East Asia and Pacific). Jonathan Marskell (Senior Digital Development Specialist), Biondi Sanda Sima (Consultant), Sharon Faye Alariao Piza (Economist), Irene Jo Estigoy Arzadon (Consultant), Anshuman Sinha (Consultant), Toni Kristian Eliasz (Senior Digital Development Specialist), and Son Tuan Vo (Consultant) contributed to the background research and reports. Samia Melhem (Lead Digital Development Special...
