OCD gets 20 satellite comms kits to support emergency operations
DFNN, Inc. donates 20 Starlink Communications Kits to boost the emergency operations of the Office of Civil Defense. The turnover ceremony held on August 14, 2023, in Quezon City was led by Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. together with OCD Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon C. Garcia, Jr., Camiguin Rep. JJ Romualdo, and Iloilo Rep. Raul C. Tupas. Photo courtesy of DFNN
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has received needed support to improve its emergency operations through a donation of 20 satellite communications kits from DFNN Inc.
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accepted the 20 Starlink Communications Kits from DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon C. Garcia, Jr. during a simple ceremony on August 14 in Quezon City.
OCD Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno also attended the event, as well as Camiguin Rep. JJ Romualdo, and Iloilo Rep. Raul C. Tupas.
According to DFNN, the satellite communications kits will support the emergency communications capability of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council using the latest satellite technology capable of operating in rural and remote areas.
“We thank Mr. Garcia and our friends from DFNN for this generous gesture of solidarity to our cause to strengthen our ability to prepare and respond to disasters,” Teodoro said.
The DFNN said the kits are low-maintenance devices with low operational cost, easily deployable due to their mobility and portability design, and can be operated by a single person.
The satellite communications kits can likewise deliver high-speed internet to support virtual conferences, and video calls, among others, the DFNN added.
“By providing Starlink connectivity to critical government functions, particularly in disaster risk reduction, we are taking a step toward the future where communication is never compromised, even in the face of nature’s most challenging moments,” Garcia said.
“This aligns perfectly with the government’s vision of creating a leading digital infrastructure that is both sustainable and globally scalable. Our contribution to this noble cause is not just about technology; it’s about people, progress, and the resilience of our nation,” he also said.
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