Phone shops told to register

DAVAO CITY — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in the Davao Region has urged cellular phone retailers and repair shops to register to avoid closure and payment of penalties. NTC Director Josue Go said his men will conduct inspection of cellular phone shops and retailers to see to it that policies are complied with in order to protect the welfare of the consumers. Go said NTC requires cellular phone shops and dealers to submit business permits, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration certificates and technician’s accreditation issued by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

He said NTC will slap a fine of R5,000 on establishments found to have illegally purchased, sold, leased and retailed mobile phones and those without approved NTC acceptance labels and illegal importation of mobile phone accessories. Mobile phone dealers and repair shops without valid permits, Go said, will also be fined R5,000 and closed down.