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Multiple SIM registration allowed under IRR of new law, says NTC consultant

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Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA - Multiple SIM registration is allowed under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the new law, a National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) consultant said Wednesday. </p><p>Engr. Edgardo Cabarios warned people though of the risks of having multiple SIM cards, including being a primary suspect for fraud in case their number gets used in illegal activities.</p><p>&quot;Walang limit na itinakda ang batas. Puwede magparehistro maski ilang SIMs ang gusto mong iparehistro,&quot; Cabarios said during a televised briefing.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/14/22/fake-profiles-other-offenses-punishable-under-sim-reg-law-official">Falsification of documents, other offenses punishable under SIM registration law: official</a></li></ul><p>&quot;Yun nga lang, dapat maging responsable ka kasi kapagka nawaglit &#x27;yan sa dami, hindi mo alam sino ang gumamit, at ginamit yan for illegal activities, ikaw ang... primary suspect,&quot; he added. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2379654" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><div style="text-align:center"><em><strong>Video from PTV </strong></em></div><p>The IRR provides that telco firms must verify submitted information and data &quot;subject to the applicable provisions of the Data Privacy Act, its IRR, and other relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission.&quot;</p><p>Cabarios advised those who would lose their SIM cards to report immediately to authorities for cancellation. </p><p>Meanwhile, Cabarios reminded the public about the registration of SIM for minor end-users, which will be made under the name of the parent or the guardian and with their consent.</p><p>&quot;Hinding-hindi puwede na ang SIM ay marehistro sa menor de edad,&quot; he said. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/12/22/ntc-releases-implementing-rules-of-sim-registration-law">Implementing rules for SIM registration released with hefty fines for violators</a></li></ul><p>On Monday, the NTC released the implementing rules for the law that is mandating the registration of all SIMs within 180 days starting Dec. 27. </p><p>Telco operators or public telecommunications entities (PTE) who refuse to register a subscriber’s SIM without a valid reason will face a fine of up to P1 million. </p>

Engr. Edgardo Cabarios warned individuals though of the risks of having multiple SIM cards, including being a primary suspect for fraud in case their number gets used in illegal activities.

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Multiple SIM registration allowed under IRR of new law, says NTC consultant

Job Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 14, 2022 04:04 PM PHT

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Updated December 14, 2022 04:14 PM PHT

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