Migration of the 7-Digit Telephone Numbers to 8-Digit Telephone Numbers

Posted on 16 October, 2019
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that the 7-digit telephone numbers of PRC Metro Manila offices will be changed to an 8-digit telephone numbers, as follows, effective 6 October 2019:
  • Add “8” at the beginning – for telephone numbers starting with 8, 7, 6, 5 and 2
  • Add “5” at the beginning – for telephone numbers starting with 3
This is in compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission Memorandum Order No. 10-10-2017, directing all telecom providers within the area code “02” to migrate the existing 7-digit telephone numbers to an 8-digit telephone numbers.