Mindanaotoday.com | PLDT Group ramps up partnership with Mindanao LGUs
THE PLDT Group recently launched its disaster resilience program Project Ligtas, in partnership with various local government units (LGUs). In Mindanao, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Offices in Surigao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Norte are now more equipped to withstand calamities.
“Tagum City is prone to flooding. Project Ligtas will be a huge help in operations, as we continue to keep the public safe. For years, we have been planning to augment our communication equipment, so this is a dream come true,” said Shieldon Isidro, acting DRRM Officer of Tagum City.
Along with Tagum City, Cagayan de Oro, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Dapa, Pilar, and Surigao del Norte LGUs each received the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit, an all-in-one emergency communications package.
A power station, solar panel, rechargeable handy megaphone, crank radio, rechargeable flashlight, and whistles allow teams to communicate despite lack of power.
The kit also contains several communication tools including a satellite phone (SmartSAT) with initial load, smartphone and a Smart LTE pocket Wi-Fi.
Dapa was one of the hard-hit municipalities after Super Typhoon Odette made landfall in Siargao. For Irrah Sildora, head of Dapa’s Municipal DRRM Office, communication is crucial in their response operations and the Ligtas Kit will supplement their existing tools.
“These gadgets will enable us to respond immediately. With the SmartSAT, we can coordinate more closely with the provincial office and different agencies during calamities,” she said.
The PLDT Group recently launched its disaster resilience program Project Ligtas, in partnership with various local government units (LGUs).
In Mindanao, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Offices in Surigao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Norte are now more equipped to withstand calamities.
“Tagum City is prone to flooding. Project Ligtas will be a huge help in operations, as we continue to keep the public safe. For years, we have been planning to augment our communication equipment, so this is a dream come true,” said Shieldon Isidro, Acting DRRM Officer of Tagum City.
Along with Tagum City, Cagayan de Oro, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Dapa, Pilar, and Surigao del Norte LGUs each received the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit, an all-in-one emergency communications package.
A power station, solar panel, rechargeable handy megaphone, crank radio, rechargeable flashlight, and whistles allow teams to communicate despite lack of power.
The kit also contains several communication tools including a satellite phone (SmartSAT) with initial load, smartphone and a Smart LTE pocket Wi-Fi.
Dapa was one of the hard-hit municipalities after Super Typhoon Odette made landfall in Siargao.
For Irrah Sildora, head of Dapa’s Municipal DRRM Office, communication is crucial in their response operations and the Ligtas Kit will supplement their existing tools.
“These gadgets will enable us to respond immediately. With the SmartSAT, we can coordinate more closely with the provincial office and different agencies during calamities,” she said. (PR)
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