PANGILINAN-LED Smart Communications on Monday announced the successful test of its cell broadcast technology recently in key areas of the Philippines, including the National Capital Region (NCR).

Ramon Isberto, head of Public Affairs at PLDT and Smart, said that the testing is in compliance with Republic Act 10639 or The Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act, which mandates that telecom services providers send free mobile alerts during times of calamities.

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