by PNA
Davao Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte rebuked the telecommunication firms for tinkering with the accessibility of the Emergency Response Center Central 911 without informing the local government.
Speaking in Sunday’s public affairs program, “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa,†he said Smart and Globe telecommunications made changes in accessing the 911 which is apart from the original agreement that the contact be simplified by directly dialing 911.
Duterte stressed this emergency number 911 has been bannered in all overpasses in the city to inform the people of the number to call for medical, police and other emergency assistance.
He affirmed receiving numerous complaints from the residents that the 911 is no longer accessible directly through the cellular phone.
Duterte said Smart added asterisk before dialing 911 while dialing 911 cannot be accessed through Globe.
“You made money out of the people of Davao City. You were making changes without the courtesy of informing the local government,†he said.
Duterte pointed out it takes common sense to inform the government of the changes in order to also make the people informed about the change in making emergency calls.
He said these companies have been appealing to him to intercede in the protection of their towers and facilities from rebel attacks.
“Suddenly, you made changes without even the mere courtesy of informing the mayor by publishing the changes in broadsheets or crawlers on television, because it is critical for the people to be informed of the changes in the number,†Duterte said.
He warned that these firms will lose millions of pesos because of discourtesy.
Duterte said he will take the issue to the city council where he will seek for the appearance of the decision-makers of these firms.
“I will ask the city council to summon you, and if you will not appear before the city council, I will apply for a motion in court to cite you for contempt,†he said.
Duterte said the telecommunication firms simply ignored a part of governance that involves them and the government.
He said the local government has been very kind in asking the NPAs to spare on telcos’ behalf the latters' facilities from destruction.
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