VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) — Approaching the deadline of the SIM registration, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) facilitated SIM registrations in the province.

The NTC Ilocos Region facilitated the registration of 779 SIM in the towns of Suyo, Cervantes, Galimuyod and Banayoyo from February 21 to 24.

Based on the nationwide data from the telecommunication companies, there are 36,808,685 total SIM registered which is 21.78% as of February 25.

In the Ammuentayo teleradyo interview with Lawyer Ana Minelle Maningding, legal officer of NTC Ilocos Regional Office, she appealed to the public to help each other in the registration.

She reminded, “Pakiusap lang namin kapag nagpatulong kayo sa ibang tao, siguraduhin ninyo na buburahin nila iyong kopya ng ID ninyo sa mga mobile phone nila.”

“We encourage everyone to be resourceful, and yet be careful in sharing your information. We discourage seeking help from strangers online,” she said.

Maningding explained that the NTC cannot go to all areas considering the cost it would require so she appeals on behalf of the commission that those who can should help their relatives and friends register their SIM.

The last day of SIM registrations is on April 26, 2023.

The NTC Ilocos Region will again conduct facilitated SIM registration on March 21 to 24 in the following municipalities: Sugpon, Alilem, Tagudin and Sudipen.

They have also scheduled facilitated registrations in Nagbukel, Burgos and Lidlidda on April 24 to 26. (JCR/MJTAB/ATV, PIA Ilocos Sur)