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ARMM Telecoms agency, NTC spearhead region-wide radio show summit

The Regional Telecommunications Commission of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, in partnership with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), spearheaded the 1st ARMM-wide radio show summit on September 14 in Cotabato City.

Bearing the theme, "Communicating Peace through Ham Radio," at least 500 members of civic action groups and amateur radio clubs from different parts of the region participated in the summit.

During the event, representatives from the Philippine Amateur Radio Association lectured on the rules and regulations of using ham radio and how to use it during emergency operations. An exhibit of radio units, equipment, antennas, and other industry-related products were showcased during the summit.

“Kailangan i-update natin ang ating mga kaalaman sa paggamit nitong mga ham radios, sa pagko-communicate at coordinate (We need to update our knowledge in using ham radios, in communication and coordination), and how you do that better in a systematic manner para makatulong sa ating mga kababayan (sa we can help the Filipinos),” said ARMM Executive Secretary Lawyer Laisa Alamia.

“(We want you) na nandyan sa mga komunidad, sa pinakamalayong mga isla to communicate with us anytime mayroong mga pangyayari para maka respond tayo kaagad (those in the c. You (radio operators) are a very important part of the whole pillar of the ARMM on responding to emergencies and humanitarian crisis,” said Alamia.

Telecommunications Commission directors Hamid Bayao of ARMM, Froilan Jamias of Region XII (Soccsksargen), and Nelson Cañete of Region XI (Davao Region) were also present during the activity.

On September 15, an NTC examination for amateur radio operators was conducted at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in this city, where passers were given the Radio Amateur Operator Certificate. (BPI-ARMM/PIA-10)

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