The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that more than 81 million Filipinos have registered for the government’s Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).
The PSA said the milestone was achieved on October 3, 2023.
The agency said it was able to reach senior citizens, children, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and Filipinos living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
The PSA said it also used “PhilSys on Wheels,” where vehicles are equipped with registration kits to reach isolated areas.
In Ilocos Norte, PSA personnel mounted registration kits on a tricycle to bring PhilSys registration services to Pagudpud, the northernmost municipality of the province, the PSA said.
In Davao del Norte, PSA personnel crossed the waters of Liboganon River and walked for 3 to 4 hours to register the indigenous peoples (IPs) of Sitio Mambago in the municipality of Kapalong.
Through the initiative, 171 IPs were able to register to PhilSys.
Similar efforts are conducted in various parts of the country.
“The PhilSys journey is one of dedication and determination. Reaching 81 million registrants is a reflection of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all Filipinos,” said PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.
“Our goal has always been to ensure that every citizen, regardless of their circumstances, has access to PhilSys. Sisikapin namin na puntahan ang ating mga kababayan kung nasaan man sila upang maihatid ang registration services sa kanila,” he added.
Meanwhile, PhilSys services remain available in fixed registration centers (https://philsys.gov.ph/registration-center) nationwide and are open to walk-in registrations. Filipinos who have yet to register to PhilSys can head to any registration center and bring their supporting documents.