WATCH: SIM Card Registration Act: How will it work, the pros, and the dangers

Fraudulent phone-based activities, such as texting scams, have increased alongside the growth of mobile technology.

To help minimize these crimes and catch perpetrators, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed his first law as chief executive–the SIM Card Registration Act.

INQUIRER.net’s Neil Arwin Mercado delves into the benefits and drawbacks of the recently signed law.

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