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Senate Debate on the SIM Card Registration Law: Privacy Concerns vs. Cybersecurity Measures

The Philippine Senate is currently deliberating potential amendments to the SIM Card Registration Act, a law originally enacted to combat cybercrime, scams, and fraud. While the legislation aimed to regulate SIM ownership and curb the rampant use of untraceable numbers for illegal activities, it has also sparked concerns over privacy, data security, and its actual