The Digital National ID is streamlining citizens’ access to government and financial services, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Available through the eGovPH app, the ID is accepted as valid proof of identity for all transactions.
The PSA said that as of June 1, 2025, there were 87,588,458 Digital National IDs accessible via the eGovPH app.
PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa, who is also the national statistician and civil registrar general, said the Digital National ID “empowers Filipinos with a valid proof of identity that can be easily accessed and conveniently presented in all transactions.”
He encouraged registered individuals to “maximize their Digital National ID” to fully benefit from the National ID system.
The convenience of the Digital National ID is already being experienced by Filipinos nationwide, the PSA said, citing experience of some users.
Teresa Jane Mansanillo from Malabon used her Digital National ID to process her birth certificate. She noted the ID made it “convenient” to walk in for the process, eliminating the need for an online appointment and allowing her to use just her phone as a valid ID.
Marian Lleva from Pasay City used her Digital National ID to seek healthcare assistance for her husband from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and her city hall for medication. She said it was a “big help” because even after losing other IDs, she could immediately present her Digital National ID.
Marimar Moreno from Marinduque used her Digital National ID to claim a large sum at a remittance center. She has continued to use it since her first successful transaction, the PSA said.
Mary Jane Carao from Caloocan used the Digital National ID to verify her mobile wallet account, making it functional.
She said her account would not have been “fully verified” without a primary ID like the Digital National ID. Carao also described the download process as “quick and easy,” taking only a few minutes.
