PNP-ACG arrests woman for illegal sale of 50 beep cards

On Tuesday, authorities in Pasig City seized 50 illegally sold beep cards and arrested a 32-year-old woman for unauthorized and overpriced sale of these cards.

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) stated that the woman faces charges under the Access Devices Regulation Act and the Cybercrime Prevention Act.

Brigadier General Bernard Yang, acting director of PNP-ACG, emphasized that such illegal activities violate consumer protection laws and exploit commuters who rely on beep cards daily.

The MRT-3 management earlier warned against an online page selling fake beep cards offering unlimited rides, which are unauthorized by the system.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that 300,000 additional regular beep cards will be distributed across MRT Line 3 and LRT Lines 1 and 2 to address the shortage affecting commuters in Metro Manila.