I have learned just now that there is the so called TEXT 682 or the anti-phone theft service of the National Telecommunications Commission. Well, phone snatching is very rampant here in manila and if every Filipino knows this, it would help us a lot.
To be detailed, TEXT 682 or TEXT NTC is another way of reporting stolen and lost mobile phones. This service aims to prevent and eventually eliminate the problem of cell phone theft in the Philippines. In just a text, we can prevent anyone from using stolen or lost cell phone by blocking the IMEI of the mobile phone. If the phone will be returned to the rightful owner then he/she can unlock it. Here's how to do it.
For smart, talk 'n text and touch mobile subscribers:
REGISTER
First step is to register to TEXT 682. Registration is valid for one year. To find out the IMEI of your mobile phone, simply type *#06# or look for it on the printed compliance plate under the battery.
To register, simply type REG_<CELL PHONE? NUMBER>_<IMEI>_<PINCODE> and send to 682
BLOCKING THE PHONE
You must block your phone as soon as you learn it is lost or stolen. You may use any GSM phone to BLOCK a cellular phone. To block phone, simply type BLOCK_<CELL PHONE NUMBER>_<PIN CODE> and send to 682.
UNBLOCKING THE PHONE
You may use any GSM phone to unblock a blocked cellular phone. To unblock phone, simply type UNBLOCK_<CELL PHONE NUMBER>_<PIN CODE> and send to 682.
UNDOING THE REGISTRATION OF THE PHONE
You must use the registered cellular phone that you wish to unregister. To unregister, simply type UNREG_<CELL PHONE NUMBER>_<PIN CODE> and send to 682.
CHANGING THE PIN CODE
You must use the registered cellular phone to change the pin code. To change pin code, simply type PIN_<OLD PIN CODE>_<NEW PIN CODE> and send to 682.
HELP MENU
For help, simply type HELP and send to 682.
For SUN CELLULAR SUBSCRIBERS:
The Text 682 service is found under Sun Cellular Emergency sub-menu. To reach the said sub-menu, enter The Mall, select Post Office, then select Public Service, then select Government, and then you will find the TEXT 682 service. There are six options found under the Text 682 service: Register, Block, Unblock, Unregister, Change PIN, and FAQS.
NOTE: All completed transactions are worth PhP 5.00
Isn't it a good news?