National Telecommunications Commission(NTC)

I have noticed that the recent introduction of the Mobile Number Registration Act, while well-intentioned, has not effectively deterred or stopped scammers. The ease with which individuals can acquire and discard multiple SIM cards has rendered this measure ineffective.

As a concerned citizen, and despite my background as an IT student, I believe it is essential to acknowledge my own vulnerability and that of others to these scams. Therefore, I am making a proposal to enhance the security of mobile number registration in the Philippines.

November 2, 2023

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 30, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for CONTINUATION. Proposal to Strengthen Mobile Number Registration for Enhanced Security.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office finds that you have the same request and you were instructed to report that to the CWPD, NTC.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to: THE HON. COMMISSIONER, OF NTC.

Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Divina Daquioag
FOI Officer