President Benigno Aquino 3rd has signed into law a bill that will require the country’s telecommunication companies to send free mobile alerts during natural or man-made disasters and calamities.

Republic Act 10639 or the Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act, which was signed by Aquino on June 20, seeks to prevent injuries, destruction and loss of lives and property.

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