After a rather embarrassing finding where a fake ID–one that has a photo of a monkey–was used for SIM registration, the NTC has issued new guidelines, where they will require live selfies before one can register a SIM card. “We issued an MO (Memorandum Order) yesterday (Monday, September 18), so it’s effective immediately…” NTC Commissioner […]
Despite all the efforts made by the SIM registration, scam calls and texts remain at large. Aside from alarming reports that include a raid where 28,000 registered SIM cards were found at a POGO facility, the Senate’s investigation further reveals that a fake ID may have been used for SIM registration requirements. The submission of […]
With the LTO in a mess right now, Sen. Grace Poe did not mince her words when she called out the agency for its “chaotic” Digitalization Program in a press statement. This is following the many issues that the LTO is facing including the resignation of then-chief Jose Arturo Tugade and the shortage of license […]
While applying for a National ID should be easy, a number of applicants have been waiting for months–sometimes even years–just to get their National ID. It even has come to a point that some National IDs are issued on paper, and that the government is working on rolling them out as a digital ID instead. […]
While the LTFRB has given the green light for motorcycle taxis, specifically for JoyRide, Angkas, and Move It, in 2020, it is looking to legalize “habal-habal” operators as well. Also known as motorcycles for hire, “habal-habal” operators are prominent in provinces as a mode of transportation. Pending the approval of Senate Bill 104, which seeks […]
Following all the events that happened to GCash this week, where the use of phishing links is seen as the primary cause of the foiled hack attempt, Senator Win Gatchalian urges all e-wallet users, not just those using GCash, to report any suspicious or unauthorized transactions immediately. “Incidents like this (GCash) diminish the confidence of […]
With reports of privatization plans for NAIA amidst all the issues it has been facing recently—which include a technical glitch during New Year 2023–Senator Risa Hontiveros has warned the public that making NAIA and other Philippine airports private is not a “silver bullet” that can resolve all the issues associated with these air terminals. ”This […]
LTO’s woes are far from over: aside from a shortage of license cards that prompt them to extend the validity of driver’s licenses for the meantime, the LTO is also facing a big problem when it comes to car and motorcycle plates. In a presscon by the LTO on April 26, Chief Jose Arturo Tugade […]
Just a day before the initial April 26 deadline, the government has confirmed that SIM Registration will be extended by 90 days, making July 25 the new deadline. Following an earlier announcement, DOJ secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed to media that Malacañang has implemented the 90-day extension after a Cabinet Cluster meeting. This decision comes after […]
While both DICT and the Senate have rejected the need for an extension for SIM Registration beyond the April 26 deadline, there appears to be a SMALL chance that the government might change its mind and reconsider it. DICT Sec. Ivan John Uy said over at ABS-CBN News Channel that they are expected to make […]
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Bill 477, aiming to establish an online library in the Philippines that’s accessible to all students. Under this bill, the Department of Education (DepEd) shall create a digital copy of all textbooks and reference books it deems necessary for public education. The books shall be compiled in the Philippine […]
President Marcos has officially signed the SIM Card Registration Act, turning this into an official law. Now that this vision has turned into reality, here’s a quick summary of what it is and what’s next for smartphone users out there. What is the SIM Card Registration Law? This is a concerted effort by the government […]