"It is the responsibility of the DICT and the telecommunication companies to implement the registration of SIM cards, including informing the public the whys and the dos. Why give the burden of letting the public know about the pros and cons of the measures, and the registration methods, to the LGUs when these already have so many tasks at hand?" Gomez said.
Leyte Representative Richard Gomez on Tuesday warned the Department of the Interior and Local Government against tasking local government units to lead information campaign for the registration of SIM cards as it is not provided in the law.
"It is the responsibility of the DICT and the telecommunication companies to implement the registration of SIM cards, including informing the public the whys and the dos. Why give the burden of letting the public know about the pros and cons of the measures, and the registration methods, to the LGUs when these already have so many tasks at hand?" he said.
"They are much richer than most LGUs. They should take care of their own business and their own problems because their profits are all theirs to keep and enjoy,” Gomez said.to raise awareness and encourage their constituents to register their SIM cards starting December 27.
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