Talk 'N Text powers Dumaguete City Infoboard

MANILA, Philippines - Residents of Duma-guete City may now send feedback, suggestions and queries to their local government with just a few clicks on their Talk ‘N Text mobile phones.

This is made possible by the Talk ‘N Text-powered Infoboard that will connect Dumaguete citizens with their mayor’s office anytime, anywhere.

Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with the city government of Dumaguete to launch the Dumaguete Infoboard - a two-way, Web-based information system that allows communities and organizations to send and receive real-time announcements via SMS broadcasts.

Affordable and easy to use, it is the preferred feedback mechanism for organizations and communities like LGUs, schools and service providers all over the Philippines.

“The Infoboard will provide members of the Dumaguete community with a quick and affordable communication tool to share their ideas and concerns. We are pleased to provide Dumaguete City with this tried-and-tested communication service,” said James Bernas, Smart Wireless Consumer Department head.

“We are proud to partner with Smart to unveil a fast and convenient feedback mechanism for Dumaguete residents. The Infoboard will be a significant tool in our drive to encourage and engage our constituents to take an active part in nation building,” said Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria.

The Dumaguete Infoboard aims to bring the mayor’s office closer to its constituents and to promote citizen awareness and participation in the development of the city.

Aside from news broadcasts, the Infoboard will also be used to send service bulletins, cascade tips and advisories, and conduct surveys that will complement the major milestones outlined by Sagarbarria.

Registration to the Dumaguete Infoboard is free and easy. Simply text MAYOR<space>NAME / AGE and send to 717-DGTE (717-3483) to register for the Dumaguete Infoboard service.

To reveive the latest Dumaguete City bulletins and announcements from the mayor’s office, registered users just have to subscribe to the Infoboard service by keying in MAYOR<space>ON and send to 717-DGTE (717-3483).

Subscribers also have the option to send their messages, issues and concerns directly to the city government by texting MAYOR<space>FEEDBACK<space>DETAILS OF FEEDBACK and send to 700-DGTE (700-3483).

The cost of the service is P1 per text message.

To date, Smart has powered up the Infoboard systems of over 200 LGUs, schools, organizations and service providers all over the country.

Smart is targeting to connect more communities to the Smart Infoboard by end of the year.

For more details about Smart’s Infoboard service, visit the nearest Smart experience center or log on to www.smart.com.ph.