NTC tasks regional offices to work with other agencies during Undas
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MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday directed its regional offices to coordinate with relevant agencies in providing public assistance operations during the commemoration of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day or Undas.
According to the NTC, it issued the order through a memorandum dated Oct. 23.
“This initiative includes any assistance that the Commission may provide, such as issuance of temporary permits and licenses which are necessary to ensure the safety of our kababayanswho will be travelling to various parts of the country,”
NTC said its regional offices were also directed to secure the assistance of radio, television and cable TV stations and operations “for the proper and timely dissemination of important public service information.”
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Article continues after this advertisementIt also told its offices to monitor the operations of the Civic Action Groups (CAGs) and Amateur Radio Groups (ARGs) in their areas of jurisdiction, specifically, on routes covered, point persians and radio base station locations during the entire duration of the public service operation.
“During this period, the NTC shall continue to accommodate any request for pertinent assistance from the general public, in order to uphold the meaningful observance of this important public occasion,” the NTC said.
