Text scam complaints drop since implementation of SIM registration law — NTC

Zacarian Sarao 03/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Since the enactment of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act, the National Telecommunications Office (NTC) on Sunday said that the daily average number of text scam complaints dropped from 1,500 to 100. “Agad…

NTC kicks off SIM card registration in remote areas

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 01/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has officially kicked off its mission to register SIM cards in isolated parts of the country. NTC officer-in-charge Commissioner Ella Lopez announced on Thursday that the rollout of the…

SIM registration roll-out in Moalboal, Cebu begins

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The one-day government-led facilitation of SIM registration at the Moalboal Municipal Hall in Moalboal town, southwestern Cebu began today, January 25, 2023. The Municipality of Moalboal is among those included in the Sim Registration roll-out…

SIM registration, meant to fight scams, now being used for fraud

Kurt Dela Peña - Content Researcher Writer / @inquirerdotnet 01/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The SIM Registration Act is said to be the way to curb scams, but since the mandated listing started, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said there are new crooked schemes related to the registration that Filipinos…

NTC-7 chief eyes booths in remote areas for SIM registration

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/29/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission in Central Visayas (NTC-7) plans to put up booths in remote areas and places with a poor signal. NTC-7 Director Sophia Lynn Lumantod said that they might send portable…

Tired of text scams? Here’s what to do

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 09/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipino phone users have complained about receiving text scams that contain fake job offers, sham lucky winners, and other money-making schemes — sometimes even with the user’s name on them. Despite the prevalence…

NTC to telcos: Warn subscribers vs spam texts, fake job offers

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 05/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed telecommunications firms to warn their subscribers against the wave of spam text messages offering spurious job openings.  In a statement on Saturday, NTC urged DITO, Globe and Smart…

Internet connection problem cuts off Palace briefing on telco services

Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ 01/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Even the seat of power is not spared from the enduring problem of glitchy internet connection in the country. On Thursday, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque ‘s press briefing in Malacañang – which, ironically, was dedicated…

No signal interruption for Fiesta Señor 2021

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time in three years, there will be no signal interruption in Cebu City during the celebration of Fiesta Señor this year. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), in a press…

Palace: Telcos to report on service improvement on Dec. 8

Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ 12/03/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Telecommunication companies will make a progress report to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s demand to improve their services by December. According to the presidential spokesperson Harry Roque,…

DOH disowns NTC text blast on guidelines for Christmas parties

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 11/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Despite restrictions in social gatherings, are Christmas parties allowed if the venue would be outdoors? The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), in a text blast, said: “May Christmas party? Buksan ang bintana at electric fan.…

‘If I had not been SolGen, I will make you eat your words,’ Calida tells Coco Martin

Daphne Galvez 06/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — “If I had not been the Solicitor General, I would have called his bluff and make him eat his words.” These were the words of Office of the Solicitor General chief Jose Calida during…

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