THE National Telecommunications Commission has directed all of its regional directors to coordinate with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Civic Action Groups (CAGs) and Amateur Radio Groups (ARGs) in the rendering of public assistance within their respective areas of jurisdiction during UNDAS 2022.
The directors were also ordered to extend assistance to NDRRMC “as public service to our fellow kababayans in the observance of UNDAS 2022.”
The NTC directive also tasked all regional directors to determine any assistance that the commission may provide, such as issuance of temporary permits and licenses necessary to lend assistance and “ensure the safety of our kababayans who will be travelling to various parts of the country.”
“Also enlist the assistance of radio, television and cable TV stations/operators for the proper and timely dissemination of related information,” the NTC memo continued.
The regional directors were told to submit their respective reports to the Officer-in-Charge NTC deputy commissioner Ella Blanca B. Lopez, which shall include, but not limited to, the following information, namely name of the CAGs and ARGs; areas and/or routes to be covered; frequencies to be used; contact numbers and point persons during the operations; temporary location of radio base stations, if any; and duration of operation.
The regional offices were also directed to monitor the operations of the CAGs and ARGs in their areas of jurisdiction and submit an updated report to the NTC. Lastly, all regional directors were also ordered to observe strict health protocols to avoid transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).