Philippines Orders Stricter SIM Registration Validation for Bulk Users
The Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered mobile network operators to intensify post-validation for SIMs registered in unusually large numbers under a single individual, aiming to curb misuse for scams and illegal activities.
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