“Ensuring that no one is left behind”

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Provincial Statistical Office-Davao del Norte (PSO-DavNor) conducted PhilSys Mobile Registration at Prk. 9-Casilak, Brgy. Sagayen, Municipality of Asuncion on 17 August 2023.

To be align on the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) objectives to register every Filipino individual, the house-to-house PhilSys registration is one of the paramount initiative of PSO-DavNor for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). This step is to ensure that every individuals regardless of their abilities, is recognized and accounted for. 

A coordination with the Barangay Officials of Brgy. Sagayen was made to conduct the PhilSys Mobile Registration at Prk. 9, Casilak. The activity was assisted by the Purok Chairman of the aforesaid community. 

The individuals who are not yet registered to PhilSys, embrace the opportune time on  registration of being visited by the PhilSys team. Individuals aged five (5) years old and over register themselves to PhilSys.

PhilSys Mobile Registration ride a boat to cross the Saug river to extend its registration to the PWD living on the other side of the riverbank. This is a significant pace towards a future where no one is left behind. 
As this initiative of PSO-DavNor continues, it serve as a reminder that compassion and empathy conveys progress particularly to the most vulnerable in the society. Inclusivity is not an option – it is a necessity, an ethical imperative for the keys to unlock access to education, healthcare and social services.

PEPITO D. AMOYEN
Chief Statistical Specialist