Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — More mobile subscribers can now register their SIM cards, with the government setting up registration sites in remote areas nationwide.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said in a statement Thursday that it used three parameters to identify which areas would be covered. These include the number of the area’s telco or internet access infrastructure; the number of geographically isolated and disadvantaged area barangays; and the population.
“The endeavor is aimed at maximizing SIM subscriber participation in the SIM Registration process, thereby helping ensure the successful implementation of the SIM Registration Act,” said NTC Officer-in-Charge Commissioner Ella Blanca B. Lopez.
For the first kickoff, the NTC, together with other government agencies and telco players, deployed registration booths to the following remote areas:
Jan. 25, 2023
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Municipal Auditorium of Pasuquin
Moalboal, Cebu, Covered court, beside the Municipal Hall of Moalboal
Palo, Leyte, Municipal Gymnasium of Palo
Pangantucan, Bukidnon, Municipal Gymnasium of Pangantucan
Malalag, Davao del Sur, Covered court of Malalag
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
Jan. 26, 2023
Atok, Benguet, Basketball court in Atok
Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Camalaniugan Sports Comlex in Brgy. Dacal, Lafugu, Maharlika Hi-way
Calumpit, Bulacan, Municipal covered court of Calumpit
Rosario, Batangas, Luancing covered court, at the back of the municipal hall, Brgy. Poblacion, Rosario
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Multi-purpose covered court in Brgy. Arena Blanco
Lamitan, Basilan, Public Market
Jan. 27, 2023
Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Covered court in Brgy. Sta. Rosa 1, Baco
Ligao City, Albay, Multi-purpose covered court in Brgy. Paulba, Ligao City
Carles, Iloilo, Covered gym of Carles in front of the municipal hall
Arakan, Cotabato, Emergency Operations Center (MDRRM office) in the evacuation center building, Poblacion
Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Municipal Gymnasium of Tagbina
Bonggao, Tawi-Tawi, Public Market
The government is expected to launch more SIM card registration caravans in remote areas.
Implemented almost a month ago, subscribers have until April 26, this year to register their SIM cards.
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