MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications (NTC) has directed all public telecommunication firms to prepare for the possible effects of Tropical Depression Vicky on communication lines.
In an NTC memorandum dated Dec. 18 and signed by Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, all public telecommunication entities were directed “to ensure that there are sufficient number of technical and support personnel and standby generators with extra fuel, tools and spare equipment in the areas forecast to be affected by Tropical Depression Vicky.
“You are also directed to fast track the repair and restoration of telecommunication services in the service area…
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