Ample assistance should be given to senior citizens, PWDs, and individuals with special needs who would want to register their SIM cards, Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co said. | GabrielLaluINQ
On the other hand, Co also appealed to Filipinos to use the 90-day extension to register their SIM cards, considering the huge importance of cellular phones in basic communication, day-to-day tasks, and even businesses.“The 90-day leeway should not mean another excuse for SIM subscribers to wait until the last few days of the extension before they register.
“Nagpapasalamat tayo kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa pag-apruba niya sa rekomendasyon ng Department of Information and Communications Technology at telecommunications companies na palawigin ang palugit sa SIM registration [We thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approving the recommendation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology and telcos to extend the period of SIM registration],” he said.
On Tuesday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and other government officials announced earlier that a 90-day extension for the SIM card registration period has been adopted due to low registration turnout.Several lawmakers lauded the decision, as less than half of the SIM cards in the market have been registered.INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Take part in our reader survey and help us be better. Click on this image to answer.
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