The world operates on technology – from fire to the cloud (IoT). Human civilization has been continuously developing through different innovations, no matter big and small. They enable us to shape our future in the ways imaginable, creating spaces for everyone to thrive and succeed.

However, the rate of technological and cultural development varies from one place to another. Most of the time, countryside development is overlooked due to the focus on metropolitan areas where majority goes to find better opportunities. But the rural areas are also vital in the overall success of society, pulling the people towards progress no matter where they are.

One of the most important aspects in development is making sure everyone down to those living in the grassroots are included in the conversation and action plans. It is vital that people have access to the technologies to begin with, gaining advantages towards great opportunities. This is why initiatives for local development with both the public and private sector should be done with great effort. Having local ISPs and solutions integrators will help boost not just the economy but the creation of these initiatives.

With local players here in Mindoro, people are given flexibility in ways unimaginable 10 years ago. Right now, we have different providers that does not only connect us to the world wide web, but engages with different solutions for local problems. Having premium products and services as choices creates significant development on how we do work and live, especially during this pandemic.

Stable connectivity enables various sectors to integrate necessary information in developing plans and courses of actions. For example, if we have integrated ecosystems, healthcare provided to the far-flung areas can be easily accessed by both the patient and the doctors available. These types of initiatives will elevate the quality of life, making sure that necessary information and processes are stored and utilized properly and effectively.

Including the countryside in different initiatives provides avenues for more information and solutions. With current and proven methodologies and technology, we will be able to determine sustainable actions for different dilemmas that we face as a society. A holistic approach yields to holistic growth: with innovation and change brought to every sector develops healthy and adaptable people.

What we do in private affects our public life – personal problems at times require social solutions. In terms of development and the future, it is vital that we engage all sectors of society in adapting technology and the congruent culture. Towards the future, we encourage everyone to take part in the changes not just on our infrastructure, but also in how we view them that affects us as people.