MANILA, Philippines -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading the mandatory registration of all mobile subscriber identity module (SIM) cards despite doubts about its effect on crime deterrence. The lower chamber approved House Bill No. 14 -- which is a consolidation of 16 other proposed measures -- via voice voting on the motion of House Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor of Iloilo. If passed into law, those who intend to purchase SIM cards must register their personal information with telecommunication bodies or authorized card sellers. A central database of validated SIM card information will be established and maintained by the Public Te...
Keep on reading: House OKs mandatory SIM card registration bill on second reading
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