The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Tuesday directed all public telecommunication entities to ensure sufficient number of technical and support personnel and standby generators in areas affected by heavy rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Florita.
Under Memorandum Order No. 05-04-2011, NTC ordered public telcos to fast track the repair and restoration of telecommunication services in the service areas severely affected by the typhoon.
PAGASA earlier reported STS Florita making a landfall over Isabela, Cagayan.
"You [public telcos] are also directed to deploy Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging Stations in strategic areas affected by the typhoon," the commission said.
"You [public telcos] are also reminded to coordinate with the LGUs and observe strict health protocols to avoid transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)," it added.
The telcos were also reminded that the Commission will expect status updates every six hours of ongoing restoration activities being performed on their networks and facilities and a timeline for the full restoration of service.
