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In many countries, a national ID is issued by the government to give people easier access to different social welfare programs. The card is also considered an official government-issued identification document as it contains the full name, facial image, birth date, address, and fingerprints of the bearer.
Here in the Philippines, we have
Republic Act No. 11055, otherwise known as the Philippine Identification System Act (PhilSys). The law seeks to simplify public and private transactions by collecting biometrics (fingerprint, iris scan, and photograph) of those who will register and store them in a universal identification card.
By making the card available online, its proponents aim to accelerate the country s transition to a digital economy. They also promise to reduce fraudulent schemes in many government services and empower Filipinos with better control over their personal data.
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Other “optional” information, such as marital status, cell phone number, and email address can also be provided by applicants.
After providing the required information, applicants can already set an appointment for Step 2 at the nearest registration center.
Step 2: Obtaining biometric information, such as fingerprint, iris scan, and front-facing photograph and validation of supporting documents.
This step will be held at the registration center, which the applicant selected in the Step 1 registration.
“Don’t forget to bring your transaction number for this step,” the PSA reminded.
The applicants are advised to present an original copy of at least one of the following:
ILOILO CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) - - The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region VI is reminding registrants on the necessary supporting documents to bring during the second step of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration tentatively scheduled this coming February.
Step 2 registration is the validation of supporting documents and the capture of biometric information of individuals who participated in the first step of the registration phase which involved house-to-house collection of demographic information of these individuals and scheduling of their appointments to the registration center.
PSA VI Regional Director Fred Sollesta said the primary documents that are required for registrants to bring at the registration centers established by the different local government units in the region are PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth and one government-issued identification document which bears a full name, front-facing photograph, and signature or thumbmark such as