Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Coverage of the Program. - Public places to be covered by this Act shall include the following:

(a) National and local government offices;

(b) Public basic education institutions;

(c) State universities and colleges, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) technology institutions;

(d) Public hospitals, health centers, and rural health units;

(e) Public parks, plazas, libraries, and barangay reading centers;

(f) Public airports, and seaports; and

(g) Public transport terminals.

At the minimum, the Program shall be made available in areas within the foregoing public places where maximum use and access to the benefits shall be ensured such as but not limited to, computer laboratories and libraries in public basic education institutions and state universities and colleges, main lobbies and hallways of public buildings or transport terminals, and at main assembly points in public parks, hospitals, and health centers. Appropriate signage shall be placed in conspicuous areas of sites with access to the free internet service provided by the Program.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shall be authorized to set standards and qualifications in determining which public places shall be included and prioritized for the rollout of the Program.