Senator Gatchalian: “Ito ang isa sa mga una kong ihahain ‘pag tayo ay nakabalik sa Senado. Pero …” SENATOR SHERWIN GATCHALIAN — The senator has vowed to refile the proposed bill seeking the mandatory registration of all SIM (subscriber identity module) cards if he wins in the 2022 elections. The senator, who was the author … Read more
Senator Drilon: “By vetoing this bill, the President lets trolls thrive, spread lies and hate, and fuel discord and division.” SENATOR FRANKLIN DRILON — On Saturday, the senator hits back at critics of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. The senator “congratulated” troll farm operators, fake news spreaders, and online bullies for President Rodrigo Duterte’s … Read more
The social media registration is a “last-minute insertion” by Senate Minority Leader Drilon, according to a House panel chair. HOUSE PANEL CHAIR — Deputy Speaker Wes Gatchalian said that the provision on social media registration cited by President Rodrigo Duterte in vetoing the proposed SIM Card Registration Act was a “last-minute insertion” by Senate Minority … Read more
President Duterte has vetoed the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President has vetoed the proposed bill seeking the mandatory registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts. On Friday, Presidential Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar said in a statement that the President believes the proposed SIM … Read more
Telcos were willing to work with the government in crafting the rules and regulations for the SIM Card Registration Act. TELCOS — Telecommunications companies were willing to work with the Philippine government to craft rules and regulations for the recently ratified SIM Card Registration Act. Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo said in a statement … Read more
The Philippines may harness the benefits of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act, according to NPC. NATIONAL PRIVACY COMMISSION — The NPC said that the Philippines may benefit from the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. According to NPC Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro, the approval of the proposed bill came at a time of rapid digitalization … Read more