How the Philippines was connected to the Internet 32 years ago

Celebrating 32 years of Philippine Internet, and why we must celebrate with Magoo’s Pizza Today is the 32nd year since Benjie Tan plugged a cable to connect the Internet to the Philippines. I always make reference to my former colleague, the late Jim Ayson, who pitched a piece that was eventually published on INQ7, the predecessor to this news website. Without him knowing, Jim essentially documented a truly historic moment: the day the Philippines was connected to the Internet for the very first time. Sadly Jim and Benjie are with us no more, but Jim’s personal blog lives on to […]... Keep on reading: How the Philippines was connected to the Internet 32 years ago

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