The implementation of the SIM Card Registration Act started in Philippines, with several Filipino subscribers already trying to register their own Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
Based on an Unang Balita report by James Agustin, a number of people in Caloocan received a one-time pin, reference number, and confirmation text message from the telecommunications firm where they registered their SIM cards to.
Meanwhile, others are still waiting for notice from the telcos so they could register their SIM cards before the 180-day registration period ends.
As the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the SIM registration take effect on Tuesday, December 27, several individuals expressed hope that this measure would help eliminate text scams.
"Sa 'kin okay lang naman na i-register ang SIM card para maiwasan ‘yung scam. Marami kasing scammer ngayon," Abdul Karim said.