President Aquino has recently signed into law the Republic Act 10639 or the "The Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act," which mandates telcos to send free SMS alerts to subscribers in the event of disasters and calamities. The Senate recently passed a bill that requires telecommunications companies in the Philippines to send out free text alerts to their subscribers in the event of impending calamities or disasters. Twenty senators on Monday approved the House Bill (H.B.) 353, or the "Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act," which will require local telcos to send out free SMS alerts, early warnings, and other useful information like evacuation areas and relief sites during disaster situations. Read more in our articles including "President signs into law Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act" and "Senate passes bill on free text alerts during calamities".
President Aquino has recently signed into law the Republic Act 10639 or the "The Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act," which mandates telcos to send free SMS alerts to subscribers in the event of disasters and calamities. The Senate recently passed a bill that requires telecommunications companies in the Philippines to send out free text alerts to their subscribers in the event of impending calamities or disasters.
Twenty senators on Monday approved the House Bill (H.B.) 353, or the "Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act," which will require local telcos to send out free SMS alerts, early warnings, and other useful information like evacuation areas and relief sites during disaster situations.
Our coverage of free mobile disaster alerts act includes: "President signs into law Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act"; "Senate passes bill on free text alerts during calamities"; "Senate passes FOI Bill (Freedom of Information Act, SB 1432)". Each article provides unique insights and information.