English: According to Gatchalian, Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Card Registration Act, was legislated into law with the main objective of reducing, if not eliminating, scams perpetrated through text or online messages. Since the law was enacted on October 10, 2022, scamming activities have risen significantly, contrary to expectations.
Filipino: Ayon kay Gatchalian, ang Republic Act No. 11934, o ang SIM Card Registration Act, ay isinabatas na may pangunahing layunin na bawasan, kung hindi man tuluyang maalis, ang mga scam na ginagawa sa pamamagitan ng text o online messages. Mula noong ipatupad ang batas noong Oktubre 10, 2022, ang mga aktibidad ng scamming ay tumaas nang malaki, taliwas sa inaasahan.