I see creative thinking has already started!

Yes anyone already sells sim card now outside. Will just creste more fixers. Some people are stupid. Thaie countries that do have registered also sell it with no id. Most are just on tiktok and Facebook anyway. People already registered for globe gcash and at remittence knows their ajke number and I'd

What will that do? That won't get you around the reason they made this law in the first place, to make it easier to find those who make negative comments about the administration. Doing what you propose just makes you a bigger target.

What will be the point in that? They will still be able to trace that SIM to whoever registered it and as far as the government is concerned, that's the responsible (liable) party. And since you just sold it to "anyone", it's on you (or your kids) to prove you didn't use that SIM for whatever they will arrest you for. And how many time can you register multiple SIMS before someone catches on, unless you're banking on the government to keep track with pen and paper in a logbook?

Hi Chuck. The main reason they came up with this regulation was because of those scammers preying on the innocent and naive. Thus this hassle came about…

And I totally agree with you on the one health pass being changed to e-arrival card which is basically the same. They just gave it a different name sigh… Philippines is going to lose a lot economy wise with the way they’re handling this issue when all other neighboring countries and beyond are already lifting those requirements

From the country that takes 3 to 6 months to process a marriage certificate and 12 months to register a foreign marriage lol This should be interesting 🤔

I have an American phone with an American T-Mobile SIM card paid for by a monthly service fee paid to T-Mobile. How does the Philippine government regulate that? I am a permanent resident in the Philippines, but if they cut off my T-Mobile SIM card (which I don't think they have the ability to do), I would have to leave the country and return to the US, because it is critical to use that phone to communicate with the U.S. I have a separate Philippine Global/Smart Phone, and I have no problem registering those SIMS because I rarely use the phone.

I have my US phone set up for international calling for cheap Tx messaging! How they find out? And the Philippine sim card they push at the airport, will that make my life easier when I apply for a extension or anything cause the ask for Philippine number?

Not anymore. It has even replaced by eTravel. Go to etravel.gov.ph.

I plan to use my SRRV card, it is an official government card with my address.

The problem is, it doesn't just ask for ACR , you must also have work permit or school permit. The problem is that many long stay visas or expats don't have work permits or school permits. Not sure why either of those is required if you have an ACR.

I have a globe postpaid; no problem, already registered. Yesterday the globe website was finally working so I registered my prepaid sim. It asked for a photo of my ACR so I uploaded a pic of my SRRV Then a selfie. Finally it asked for a pic of a bill with my namecand address. It worked, took about 15 minutes total. So, SRRV works.

Orwell 1984

@@fredsmith6176 Bongbong 2022!

You're being tracked right now on YT yet you're posting comments. Are you really that naive?

@@robocop581 You really like to read a lot into what a write that's not really there. I never said, anywhere, that I don't believe I'm being tracked at all right now. You inferred that that is what I said. Point out where I said or even implied that I don't think I'm being tracked right now. Nowhere did I say anything like that. I said that I don't like what I believe is this administration's reason for this law. READ AGAIN my comment sheesh. I know that as soon as we turn on our device and connect, everything we do is being collected and used and probably sold to someone. My belief is that this administration is doing this for things other than what they say they are. I think it's to be able to find those who strongly present negative views about the administration. Simple as that. You obviously know how to read. Please learn to comprehend.

@@robocop581 Yes. This law is to make it easier (and legal) for this government to find users who make negative comments about the administration.

There seems to be no end to Philippines' love for paper, paperwork and red tape. I don't see how this rule can prevent identity theft. They seem to be incapable of simplifying documents for the sake of helping ordinary people.

Right, many people here on tourists visas are actually residents. But they do let people use an ACRi card for an id and such tourists/residents all have them after 6 months so perhaps it is not a problem. I do see a possible problem with 1 year balikbayan visa people who normally do not get ACRi cards and are turned down even if they apply.

@@danluzurriaga6035 doesn't matter what visa you have, you are forced to get an ACR card after 59 days or you don't get an extension or renewl the next time you do. Simple as that...

thats excellent id we should all the filipinos to use it , and let the plpd go under hahhahahaha

You are full of it, so full that even your shadow is brown

No, they don't expire unless they are not funded and have not used it for a while (1 year). You can also use your US passport to register.

You misunderstood. Once the IRR (Implementing rules & regulations) are published, people who have existing SIM cards need to register within 180 days, else their number will be deactivated. In future, when you buy a new SIM, you'll need to provide ID for registration.

Yes go right now register it. Its nothing to worry. Register your health pass. Every other single part fo your life. The people like it. It is what it is. Register car. House. Vaccines

Yes, it will be accepted. You only registet once.

The formal IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations) has not yet been issued. It usually takes 2 to 4 weeks from the time a law is signed for the corresponding IRR to be released. Once the IRR is released, it is only then that the PTE’s will be given time to set up and test their registration infrastructure.

None specified at this time.

@@vloggergrandpa2707 we will just go to a cell phone store soon to see if they can do it. It says do it online or in the store. But there's no website to do it. Typical Philippines They always make it hard to get things done here.. It's never simple here. The government has never learned the old adage "Keep it Simple Stupid"

Okay. Pls let us know what the cell phone store says. Thank you.

@@vloggergrandpa2707 ok 👍

Dumb analogy

Covid you get booster to protect me It rains my umbrella protects you It is what it is. More paperwork for the cluttered bureaus.

@@robocop581"Dumb analogy?" Were it not for the broad based and insanely high fines regarding this matter I would agree with you.

who are the real scammers in the government, political, economic, banking, and media worlds?

When the PRC comes a'knocken.

Yup. And China also ate your homework

The family that stole a fortune.

You'll worry when you do something on your phone the government doesn't like and they know exactly how to get a hold (catch) of you.

That's right. Vietnam and Thailand are nicer places anyway.

@@fredsmith6176 Both of those countries have implemented mandatory SIM registration a long time ago. Vietnam in 2010 and Thailand in 2015. The Philippines is merely catching up with what is already in practice in the rest of Asia.

@@92646snake That's nice to hear, that doesn't change the reasoning behind why they are doing it. If I registered with the carrier itself and not the government, I might be ok with it. The US doesn't do it, because frankly I don't think it needs to. If they really wanted to find you and your mobile, they wouldn't need you to register anything. They can do it without that.

Yes, maybe the Philippines doesn't need more expats with attitudes, but you certainly have one, and I guess that's ok. People have a right to have an opinion. Expats are not used to sucking up to their corrupt governments, that is one reason they are in the Philippines or in other countries. Personally, I do not not trust any government with this information, especially one known for corruption. When the time comes, that information can be used against you. There are so many laws in the Philippines that Filipinos are not aware of that carry financial and criminal penalties based upon only what they say and their opinions. There is no freedom of speech in the Philippines. Now they will have a way to document what you say and communicate to other people. Australia implemented their SIM registration requirement, and it did nothing to stop scammers, etc. So what is this massive nation-wide registration system really for? It is not like the Philippines does not have other much more important life or death or infrastructure, energy, or social problems and issues to deal with.

I'm not sure if foreign sim cards need to be registered. I probably will not have to go through registration if your use is so limited, assuming your card will work. 😉