The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed all telecommunication companies to fast track the repair and restoration of services in areas that will be severely affected by the incoming super typhoon “Mawar.”
In a memorandum Order No. 05-04-2011, Ella Blanca Lopez, NTC commissioner ordered all public telecom entities to ensure that there are sufficient number of technical and support personnel and standby generators will extra fuel, tools and spare equipment in the areas forecast to be affected by the typhoon.
As reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), super typhoon “Mawar” was last spotted 1,705 km East of Southeastern Luzon and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday evening or Saturday early morning.
“You are directed to fast track the repair and restoration of telecommunication services in the service areas that will be severely affected by the typhoon,” Lopez said.
“Further, you are also directed to deploy Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging Stations in strategic areas that will be affected by the typhoon,” she added.
Lopez also reminded the telco companies to coordinate with the LGUs and observe strict health protocols to avoid transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”The Commission will expect status updates every six hours of ongoing restoration activities being performed on your network and facilities and a timeline for the full restoration of service,” Lopez said.
