ACTIVITY NO.

TIMELINE OF THE INTERNET

Presentation by Mr. VIDAMO
WHAT IS THE INTERNET?
The Internet is a vast network that connects computers
all over the world. Through the Internet, people can
share information and communicate from anywhere
with an Internet connection.

It is also an important aspect/tool that we now need in

order to have access to information much more
conveniently.
WHY IS THE INTERNET IMPORTANT?
In my point of view/personal opinion, the Internet is vital part of our society
simply because it provides quick access to an immense wealth of information,
making learning, research, and the exchange of knowledge more accessible than
ever before (meaning it much more convenient now). It also serves as a means for
international communication through email, social media, and video conferencing,
strengthening personal and professional connections.

Furthermore, the Internet boosts economic expansion by enabling online business

transactions and global marketing efforts, fostering entrepreneurship, facilitating
technological progress, and driving innovation. In sum, the Internet has become an
indispensable asset for contemporary commerce, communication, education, and
progress.
TIMELINE OF THE INTERNET
IN THE PHILIPPINE’S
 The Internet’s Timeline
The early history of the Internet in the Philippines started
with the establishment of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) by
computer hobbyist and enthusiast.

They were able to link their BBS’s using a dial-up connection

protocol enabling them to participate in discussion forums,
send messages and share files.
1986
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 IN THE EARLY 1986:
was the Establishment of the first BBS

1986
in the Philippines, Star BBS was formed
by Efren Tercias and James Chua of
Wordtext Systems. Fox BBS was operated
by Johnson Sumpio. First-Fil RBBS a
public-access BBS went online with an
annual subscription fee of P1,000.

A precursor to the local online forum, it

ran an open-source BBS software on an
IBM XT Clone PC with a 1200bit/s modem
and was operated by Dan Angeles and
Ed Castañeda.
1987
 1987
The Philippine FidoNet
Exchange, a local network for
communication between several
BBSes in Metro Manila, was
formed.
1990
A committee helmed by Arnie del
Rosario of the Ateneo Computer
Technology Center was tasked with
exploring the possibility of creating
an academic network of
universities and government
institutions by the National
Computer Center under Dr.
William Torres. Recommendations
were made but not implemented.
1991-1993
Email gateways and services in the Philippines, including those by multinational companies like Intel,
Motorola, and Texas Instruments, used various protocols such as X.25, UUCP, and direct Internet
connections. Local firms ETPI, Philcom, and PLDT also ran commercial X.25 networks. Additionally,
local and international email communication with FidoNet users marked a significant milestone.

JUNE 1993
In June 1993, the Philnet project, now known as PHNET, was launched with support from the
Department of Science and Technology and the Industrial Research Foundation. A technical
committee, including members from various institutions, played a vital role in connecting the
Philippines to the global Internet.

JULY 1993
In July 1993, Phase one of the Philnet project gained momentum with funding from the DOST. This
phase was highly successful, allowing students from partner universities to send emails to the Internet.
This was made possible by routing their emails through Philnet's gateway located at the Ateneo de
Manila University, which was connected to another gateway at the Victoria University of Technology in
Australia using IDD Dial-Up, specifically through a Hayes Modem.

NOVEMBER 1993
In November 1993, DOST granted
P12.5 million to support the first
year of Philnet's second phase, led
by Dr. Rudy Villarica. This funding
was for equipment and
communication lines, likely to
expand the network or improve it.
DOST's grant was essential for the
project’s success.
In March 1994, Benjie Tan, working
for ComNet, connected the
Philippines to the Internet via
SprintLink at a PLDT center in Makati
City. He announced this milestone on
Usenet, mentioning a Cisco 7000
router connected through PLDT and
Sprint to SprintLink's router in
Stockton, California. The Philippines'
Internet gateway was NASA Ames
Research Center, initially using a 64K
serial link.
MARCH 29 1994
 THANK YOU!
“Media literacy is not just important, it's absolutely critical. It's going to
make the difference between whether kids are a tool of the mass media
or whether the mass media is a tool for kids to use”.
~ Linda Ellerbee