MARAGUSAN, DAVAO DE ORO | MAY 30, 2025 – Demonstrating its commitment to accessible public service, the National ID Registration Team of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Davao de Oro recently conducted a special house-to house National ID registration for senior citizens in the municipality of Maragusan who are unable to visit registration centers due to old age, illness, or limited mobility.

The activity was carried out in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Maragusan through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) to assist senior citizens in preparing documentary requirements for government aid and services. While the National ID is still optional until June 2025, it will be a mandatory requirement starting September 2025, as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) takes over the distribution of financial assistance.

The National ID registration team visited elderly clients in their homes across Barangay Poblacion and Barangay Tigbao, reaching bedridden and vulnerable individuals in Purok Ilang-Ilang, Buyo, Narra-A, Caimeto, Aguacan-A, Bulahan, Dahlia, Anthurium, and Secret Love.

You could see the joy and gratitude on the faces of the lolos and lolas as they completed their National ID registration. Many of them had long awaited this opportunity but were physically unable to travel to the registration center. With this outreach, they now look forward to receiving the printed digital copy of their National ID, which they can already use for official transactions.

Through this initiative, PSA Davao de Oro continues to ensure that no one is left behind in the National Identification System — especially those who need it the most.

Concerned families or barangay officials with similar cases are encouraged to reach out to PSA Davao de Oro for possible arrangements of special registration.

For more information on the National ID Registration, please contact the National Identification System Section with telephone numbers (084) 817-0347 and email address davaodeoro@psa.gov.ph.