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The DICT, MMDA, and local officials in Pasig have launched the Free Public Wi-Fi program on the Pasig River Ferry Service.  DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said 12 terminals and three ferry boats are now equipped with internet access. Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News

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Andrea Taguines

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MANILA — Passengers of the Pasig River Ferry Service can now surf the internet during their commute after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local officials of Pasig, launched the Free Public WiFi Program on Thursday.DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said 12 ferry terminals and three ferry boats are now equipped with internet access, with more expected to be added in the future.Among the ferry stations where users can enjoy free public Wi-Fi are: •  Lambingan Ferry Station •  PUP Ferry Station •  Sta. Ana Ferry Station •  Maybunga Ferry Station •  Pinagbuhatan Ferry Station •  San Joaquin Ferry Station •  Hulo Ferry Station •  Valenzuela Ferry Station •  Kalawaan Ferry Terminal •  Guadalupe Ferry Terminal •  Quinta Ferry Terminal •  Escolta Ferry TerminalMeanwhile, ferry boats Mutya 1, Mutya 2, and Vicente will also have Wi-Fi access points.“Nauna na natin itong inilunsad sa EDSA Bus Carousel, sa MRT at iba pang mga train lines. Ngayon, nandito na tayo sa Pasig River Ferry… Ang kagandahan nyan, halimbawa, bumabagyo o kaya na-late kayo o ginabi at naghihintay sa station, pwede pa rin po kayong connected sa loved ones niyo,” he said.According to MMDA Chairman Romando Artes, around 1,000 passengers use the free ferry service daily.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/11/4/dotr-eyes-ferry-system-for-laguna-de-bay-pasig-and-marikina-rivers-manila-bay-1718">DOTr eyes ferry system for Laguna de Bay, Pasig and Marikina Rivers, Manila Bay </a></div>He said the agency is also working on additional improvements to encourage more commuters to patronize the ferry system, including adding more boats and stations.“Tayo po kamakailan ay nakareceive ng isang electric ferry na galing sa DOST (Department of Science and Technology). Ang gumawa po ay University of the Philippines,” Artes said.“P30 million daw ang paggawa ng isang electric ferry boat so tayo po ay naglaan ng P60 million na ida-download natin sa UP para makagawa pa po ng dalawa,” he added.Artes also said the MMDA is coordinating with Makati City for the construction of an additional ferry station near the city hall.“Sa Makati, nag-usap kami ni Mayor Nancy Binay. Yung pong likod na likod ng Makati City Hall ay lalagyan natin ng ferry station,” he said.Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto welcomed the development, saying many commuters are looking for alternative transport options but remain concerned about the ferry service’s reliability and efficiency.“Pag nagawa na yung sinasabing mas maliit na intervals, mas dumami na yung boats, sigurado akong mas tatangkilikin pa ito ng mga commuters natin,” Sotto said.“Ito yung alternative route natin e. Hindi mo na kailangan magpagawa ng bagong kalsada, bagong flyover. Pwede mo na siyang gamitin. Nasa kapasidad na lang ng system natin kung ilan ang maa-accommodate nating mananakay,” he added.

Passengers of the Pasig River Ferry Service can now surf the internet during their commute after the Department of Information and Communications Technology, together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and local officials of Pasig, launched the Free Public Wi-Fi Program.

Passengers of the Pasig River Ferry Service can now surf the internet during their commute after the Department of Information and Communications Technology, together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and local officials of Pasig, launched the Free Public Wi-Fi Program.

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DICT, MMDA launch free Wi-Fi on Pasig River ferry

Andrea Taguines,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 14, 2026 06:11 PM PHT

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