(READ: PLDT promises faster loading gov't websites ) It also signed a memorandum of agreement with government agencies, which would allow most if not all government offices to be locally peered and thus improving their Internet speeds. PLDT's arrangement with PHOpenIX does not require the country's largest carrier to exchange traffic with other ISPs via the local Internet exchange however. Instead, the deal will only allow PLDT clients to peer directly with government websites through the PHOpenIX. "From a technical perspective, localization is optimization. Any amount of traffic localized will contribute to access improvement and cost savings.