The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration is ongoing at the CityMall of Tagum City in Davao del Norte and in Cotabato City until Sept. 30.
CityMall Tagum City’s registration started on Sept. 16 while the Cotabato City branch began the sign-up on June 21.
Even those who are not from Tagum or Cotabato can register as long as they have valid identification cards or other documents.
In continuing posts, PhilSys said those aged 5 to 14 years old must be accompanied by parents or guardians and must present the child’s birth certificate.
PhilSys emphasized the Philippine ID (PhilID) is free and warned against individuals or groups offering registration assistance for a fee.
The Step 1 demographic registration can be done online, after which an appointment will be given for the Step 2 biometrics process that will record iris scans, fingerprints, and photographs.
The Philippine Post will deliver the PhilID that contains the PhilSys Number.
As of Sept. 15, a total of 30,043,249 are done with Step 2 while over a million PhilID cards have been delivered.
Signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in August 2018, Republic Act 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to establish a single national ID for all Filipinos and resident aliens.
The national ID shall be a valid proof of identity that shall be a means of simplifying public and private transactions, enrollment in schools, and the opening of bank accounts.
It also seeks to boost efficiency, especially in dealing with government services where people will only need to present one ID during transactions. (PNA)
Source: Philippines News Agency