A LAWMAKER has filed a bill that would grant a legislative franchise to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service to enable it to build ground stations to enhance internet connectivity in the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo filed House Bill 10954 on September 23, which will give a franchise to Starlink Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of SpaceX.

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