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| Personal Name | Dela Cruz-Corpuz, Ella Mae S. |
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| Resource Title | The Strategic implications of an international submarine cable landing station in the Visayas: a technology foresight through forecasting by analogy |
| Date Issued | 12 December 2025 |
| Abstract | The digital infrastructure landscape in the Philippines remains unequal, with the Visayas region underserved due to the absence of an international submarine cable landing station (CLS) or gateways. The international gateways are heavily concentrated in the Luzon area and some in Mindanao, thereby creating digital disparity and regional economic bottlenecks. The study utilized technology foresight by examining the managerial, political, economic, social, technological, and environmental dimensions of establishing an international CLS in the region. This approach integrated a focused literature review, key informant interviews from various stakeholders, and benchmarking lessons from comparable CLS deployments in Da Nang, Vietnam; Batam, Indonesia; and Johor, Malaysia. Results from international benchmarking highlighted that CLS facilities improved broadband connectivity by enhancing network resilience through route diversity and expanding bandwidth capacity, consequently reducing latency. Such technological advancements supported economic growth in the region by attracting hyperscaler investments that developed data center ecosystems and expanded digital services. Furthermore, successful CLS deployment, coupled with effective policy frameworks, regulatory support, reliable energy supply, and strong governance, significantly improved digital competitiveness and equitable regional access. By establishing an international CLS in the Visayas, the weaknesses mentioned were projected to be addressed by connecting the region to global submarine cable networks, complementing national broadband initiatives, and aligning with the ASEAN digital economy goals. The findings underscored the importance of cohesive policies, institutional coordination, infrastructure planning, and workforce development in unlocking the transformative potential of a Visayas CLS and positioning the region as a strategic digital hub. This research advanced evidence-based foresight for digit |
| Degree Course | Master of Technology Management |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Submarine cable landing station; Technology foresight; Forecasting by analogy; Strategic implications of international cable landing station in Visayas |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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