Quezon city: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) officially launched on Wednesday the PSA E-Certificate Service, a fully digital, end-to-end solution for the issuance of civil registry documents. The launch, held at the PSA office in East Avenue, Quezon City, is part of the PSA's digital transformation efforts and in the government's broader vision for a Digital Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, National Statistician Dennis Mapa stated that the PSA E-Certificate Service introduces features that enhance usability, convenience, and security. "This service utilizes an advanced cryptographic safeguard. This will ensure that the issued civil registry document is impossible to forge or tamper with," he said. As an additional layer of protection, Mapa mentioned that the PSA has integrated QR-based verification in every E-certificate. "This feature provides institutions with greater assurance that the document is authentic, allowing real-time validation of the certificate's details. The seaml ess verification process minimizes the risks of fraud, strengthens institutional trust, and delivers confidence in every transaction," Mapa added. Mapa assured the public that issued certificates are authentic and carry the full legal weight of a traditionally issued document. He emphasized that the PSA E-Certificate Service is also beneficial for the environment as it reduces the need for physical courier transport, leading to fewer resources consumed, less waste generated, and a more sustainable approach to public service. He further explained that educational institutions can utilize the service to streamline their enrollment processes, while companies, particularly human resources (HR) units, can leverage it for faster verification of identity. The service is accessible through PSAHelpline.ph.