LOGISTICS provider 2GO has been recognized by data solutions firm Data Lake Inc. for its role in distributing Starlink satellite internet equipment to remote public schools and communities across the Philippines.
The deployment is part of the Pialeos Project, an initiative under the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) “Free Wi-Fi for All” program, implemented alongside the Department of Education (DepEd).
Data Lake, an authorized Starlink reseller in the country, partnered with joint venture firm We Are IT Inc. to spearhead the project, which aims to bridge the digital divide in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
As the primary logistics provider, 2GO managed the transport and delivery of the critical satellite infrastructure. In recognition of its performance, 2GO received the Special Leadership Award in Delivery Operations for managing large-scale deployments through challenging terrain and weather conditions.
“We are proud to support initiatives like the Pialeos Project that create meaningful impact for communities across the country,” said Faye Alonzo, business unit head of 2GO Forwarding. “Our role goes beyond moving cargo. We help drive progress by ensuring that essential infrastructure reaches the areas that need it most.”
The nationwide rollout faced significant logistical hurdles on the ground, according to Data Lake executives.
“There were long travels, storms, power interruptions, and real challenges on the ground,” said Ria Valdez, vice president for operations at Data Lake. “We saw the students, the teachers, the communities waiting to be connected, and that made everything worth it.”
Jose Cobarrubias, chief operating officer of Data Lake, emphasized that the project’s goals extend past simple infrastructure deployment. “What’s important to us is what internet can provide,” Cobarrubias said. “It’s giving that one student a chance to realize their dreams.” CIH
