#monkey passes sim registration

A team at National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has found out a crucial flaw in the current SIM registration process. Jeremy Lotoc said that they attempted to register SIM cards from different telco companies using what appears to be a fake PhilHealth ID with a picture of a monkey. [caption id="attachment_343642" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Photo/ National Bureau of Investigation, via Inquirer.net[/caption] Lotoc claims that despite the obvious falsity of the presented document, the system still accepted the SIM registration application in question. Globe Telecom has acknowledged the possibility of fake IDs with animal pictures being used for SIM registration. Ariel Tubayan, Globe's head of corporate and legal services, said that they have requested access to government ID issuers to validate IDs used by applicants during the time when the SIM registration law was still being discussed in Congress. However, when asked if a monkey selfie could also be used, Tubayan answered “Palagay ko po kung ‘yun ang ginamit nila [NBI].” In line with this, Globe says they’re in full cooperation with the government on SIM registration law. As reported by Inquirer.net, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced that it would review proposals to improve the SIM Registration Act, including a requirement for SIM card owners to be physically present during registration. Read more in our articles including "Fake ID with a picture of a monkey passes SIM registration –NBI" and "NTC may require in-person SIM registration".