Question & AnswerQ&A (DOTC DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 94-274)
The Emergency Communications Project Office (ECPO), under the Communications Program Management Office (CPMO), Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), operates and manages the system.
It is a Trunked Radio System, which is not a Radio Telephone System, though it has an optional telephone interphase feature.
The DOTC and its sectoral offices and attached agencies, the Mt. Pinatubo Commission, other national government agencies directly involved in Mt. Pinatubo rehabilitation, disaster and relief assistance activities, and other national government agencies authorized by the Secretary or his duly authorized official.
No, except when their purpose is directly related to an emergency such as disaster and relief assistance requiring their help as determined by the Secretary or his duly authorized official and if they are licensed or authorized radio users.
Users are charged non-recurring fees for access, programming, and installation per unit per Talk Group, as well as monthly fees according to the equipment type - portable, mobile, or base units, with specific rates defined in the circular.
No, the transactions are strictly between the DOTC and the agency, office, or group authorized. Third parties do not have authority to transact or do business with the DOTC for System access.
Unauthorized use, control, or possession of the system software and key programs is illegal and will be dealt with accordingly, including denial, interruption, or cut-off of access.
Those allowed access to and use of the System are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own radio units.
Submission of an official request to the DOTC Secretary signed by the head of agency, certificate of ownership of radio units, official receipts, NTC approved dealer's report, written approval from CPMO/DOTC, and a Memorandum of Agreement with DOTC.
They shall be immediately and completely disabled without prior notice.
Accredited group users are responsible and jointly liable for the conduct and actions of their authorized radio users.
Yes, the DOTC has sole authority to disable any radio unit partially or completely without prior notice if it causes technical problems or violates rules.
It refers to the Project Director of the Communications Program Management Office (CPMO) under the DOTC Secretary's authority.
Yes, all data or information classified by the Secretary or authorized official as confidential shall not be divulged or declassified without prior written authority.