The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is advising the public that there is no shortcut or seamless way to SIM registration as the country marks the second anniversary of the implementation of the Republic Act no. 11934 or the SIM Registration Act.
CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos issued the advisory amid the proliferation of dubious social media accounts offering SIM card registration services for all networks for a minimal fee.
One social media account named DITO Telecommunity tried to attract customers with this line: “ SIM card registration available po. PM lang po sa gusting magregister Jan. all network po.”
DITO Telecommunity Corporation, however, has disowned the social media account and claimed that it has not authorized the practice.
“We’re the strictest among the three on Sim registration,” DITO replied to queries from CICC.
RA 11934 was enacted by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on October 10, 2022 and took effect on December 27,2022 to promote responsibility in the use of SIM. The law also provides “enforcement agencies the tools to resolve crimes which involve its utilization and a platform to deter the commission of wrongdoings.”
Ramos is reminding the public that SIM card users are required to personally register with their respective networks and must show their government issued identification card and selfie.
“The SIM registration process is not that complicated and there is no need to hire a third party to do it for you. Do not be deceived by those offering to register your SIM,’ he said.
Ramos warned that third parties offering SIM registration service might use the information for other purposes.
As of July 30,2023, a total of 113,969,014 SIM were registered out of the 168,016,400 SIM cards in circulation.
Those who have questions or issues related to SIM registration may call the Inter Agency Response Center hotline 1326. The hotline operates round-the-clock from Mondays to Sundays including holidays.
Issued by the Office of Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos
