The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) has directed its regional offices to aid local government units (LGUs) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in conducting assistance operations this Holy Week.
In a memorandum dated April 11, NTC commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba directed regional directors to coordinate with the NDRRMC, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils , Civic Action Groups (CAGs) and Amateur Radio Groups (ARGs) that will render Holy Week 2022 public assistance operations within their respective areas of jurisdiction and extend assistance to the LGUs and NDRRMC.
This is pursuant to the mandate of the Commission to regulate the use of radios, the memorandum said.
All regional directors shall 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 Filipinos who will be travelling to various parts of the country.
The regional offices are also directed to monitor the operations of the CAGs and ARGs in their areas of jurisdiction and submit a report to the NTC commissioner.
