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Philippine Banks Pressed to Upgrade ID Checks as SMS OTPs Are Phased Out

Philippine Banks Pressed to Upgrade ID Checks as SMS OTPs Are Phased Out

A cybersecurity executive urged banks to strengthen customer identity verification and transaction authorization as the Philippines shifts away from SMS-based one-time passwords for high‑risk transactions. The move aims to improve security and reduce fraud exposure in digital banking.

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Banks urged to strengthen verification of customers’ identities