Free WiFi for PHL embassy clients in Kuala Lumpur

Filipino consular applicants at the Philippine embassy in Malaysia may avail of free Internet access via Wi-Fi, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Sunday.

 

The DFA said the Wi-Fi facilities were opened to the public on March 19, as part of the Embassy's efforts to improve services to the public.

 

"We recognize that the time of our consular clients and other guests is highly valuable.  Even while we work to shorten our processing time, we would like them to be able to continually communicate electronically with others," Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Jose Eduardo Malaya said.

 

He said applicants may now use their mobile computers and smartphones while waiting to be served.

 

The DFA said the free Wi-Fi service was a big hit among the community members. Last December, the Embassy launched its official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PhlembassyKL.

 

It quoted engineer Jess Tinawin as saying the service "is a gesture deeply appreciated by us."

 

On the other hand, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy is one of the few Philippine embassies around the world that provides free Wi Fi services to its consular clients.

 

The Philippines is a IT player in the Asia-Pacific region. Its $9-billion BPO industry ranks first in the world as of December 2010 employing over 500,000 people.  — TJD, GMA News