ADVERTISEMENTPresident Marcos signed the SIM card registration law, Republic Act No. He said that the SIM card would allow the person to register online after purchase even without a load. There is no SIM card expiration for those with nontourist visas and who intend to stay longer. Official links onlyA member of the immediate family of a SIM card owner who dies must report the death to the telco. The SIM card registration of the deceased may be transferred to his family or a relative, otherwise it will be deactivated within 24 hours after the death is reported.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2022 23:02 UTC