File photo MANILA - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to pilot test satellite broadband connectivity that will provide internet connection in remote areas. "It is for this reason that PCCI championed the signing of Executive Order 127 in 2021. (The) said EO amended EO 467 of 1997 to remove the franchise requirement in the access of international satellite systems," PCCI said in a statement Wednesday. PCCI president George Barcelon said this initiative would help those in remote areas to tap opportunities and services using digital technology, especially during the pandemic. Under the partnership, PCCI and DICT will choose six areas across the country for the pilot run of the internet via satellite project. "As we transition out of the pandemic, remote work and internet-enabled services in education, health, trade and supply chain management, and even government serv