The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Davao del Sur held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Registration Center at the Municipal Engineering Office Building in Purok 6, Poblacion, Municipality of Sulop, Davao del Sur on August 20, 2021.The ceremony was led by PSA Davao del Sur Chief Statistical Specialist (CSS) Mr. Randolph Anthony B. Gales and the PhilSys Provincial Focal Person Ms. Munria Lauban- Banto together with the Assistant PhilSys Provincial Focal Person Mr. Lord Anthony Jandayan. It was attended by Local Government Unit - Officials headed by Mayor Jose Jimmy S. Sagarino, Vice Mayor Willie S. Villegas, SB Members, ABC President, SK Federation President, Municipal Civil Registration Staff, Municipal Management Team Members and PhilSys Registration Team (PRT).
CSS Gales gave his opening remarks highlighting the benefits of Philippine National ID and the acceptance of the PhilID on government bodies and private entities as a sufficient proof of identity. Afterwards, a message of support was given by Mayor Jose Jimmy S. Sagarino stressing their support to any project of PSA together with LGU officials of Sulop and urged his constituents to register in Philippine National ID. Having the opportunity, Mr. Gales presented the Plaque of Appreciation to Mayor Jose Jimmy S. Sagarino and Municipal Civil Registrar Ms. Baby Cecile P. Putong for their exemplifying support to the success of the 2020 Census of Population and Housing.

PRT – Sulop composed of 3 teams with one (1) Registration Center Supervisor, three (3) Registration Kit Operators, one (1) Screener and one (1) Alternate per team. A total of 302 registrants was catered on the first day of operation.

Approved for release by:

RANDOLPH ANTHONY B. GALES
Chief Statistical Specialist
Davao del Sur Provincial Statistical Office