National Telecommunications Commission(NTC)

November 27, 2020 Dear Joenamer Oñez, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Jan 20, 2020 09:55:30 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. We apologized for the delay of our response. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to the technical problem encountered.. Your Request You asked for Tracing location for stolen smartphones.. Response to Request Please be informed that the NTC has no capability to locate lost cellphone. However, you may file a request for the blocking of Lost/Stolen Mobile Phone/Unit at Consumer Welfare and Protection Division (CWPD) of the National Telecommunications Commission, BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City. Our office is available from Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM or call at 8-9213251 & 8-9267722 for further information. Furthermore, due to this current situation, we suggest you dial the contact details provided above before you proceed to the office and to bring the following requirements: 1. Duly accomplished Request for Blocking Form 2. Proof of Ownership, ANY of the following: 2.1 Copy of Official Receipt of the mobile phone 2.2 Box of the mobile phone with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) 2.3 Copy of duly notarized Affidavit of Loss Note: The Affidavit of Lost must indicate the IMEI of the mobile phone and/or the SIM to be blocked. 3. Copy of valid Identification 3.1 Any government-issued ID or Passport 3.2 For students, school ID 3.3 For cases when ID is not available, Birth Certificate OR NBI Clearance Supporting Documents for Representative(s) 1. Authorization letter duly signed by the applicant and valid ID of the authorized representative. Your right to request for 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: GAMALIEL A. CORDOBA Commissioner [email protected] National Telecommunications Commission BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City 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, Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios FOI Decision Maker