THE country will have the information technology (IT) infrastructure and bandwidth for faster internet connectivity required to realize the plans of President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (BBM) of transforming the Philippines into the next shipping and logistics hub in the region.

Lawyer and information technology expert Ivan John Uy made this projection in an interview with some maritime reporters shortly after Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) leaders met with International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Chairman Esben Paulsson at the Manila Peninsula recently.