Davao Oriental, 17 January 2024- The end of 2023 marks another milestone for the province of Davao Oriental as it registers 453,000 residents into the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), reaffirming the government's commitment to modernize and streamline social services.

The PhilSys, as one of the flagship programs of the Philippine government, aims to provide a unique, valid proof of identity for all its citizens and resident aliens, promoting seamless and efficient delivery of private and public services. PSA Davao Oriental's proactive approach towards PhilSys registration underscores its commitment to providing an inclusive identification system to every Filipino citizenry.

The successful registration campaign in Davao Oriental showcases the effectiveness of continuous community engagement and collaboration with local government units. The partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) division offices in Davao Oriental significantly contributed to the registration of the students in schools that constitute considerably to the remaining registrants in the province. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Davao Oriental also collocated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to cater to their beneficiaries who are not registered to PhilSys, which also contributed to the number of PhilSys registered individuals in the province. 

Residents who are registered will benefit from the various services and opportunities connected to PhilSys, including seamless and more effortless access to social services, financial inclusion, and streamlined government transactions. Moreover, PhilSys lays the foundation for a more secure and resilient digital identity infrastructure throughout the country. 

As PSA Davao Oriental continues its drive for PhilSys registration, the office encourages the remaining eligible unregistered residents to participate in the PhilSys registration, highlighting the positive impact of PhilSys on their daily lives and the overall development of the country. Persons aged five (5) years old and above may visit the nearest registration center in their municipality to be registered. Just bring any valid document as proof of identity that will be used during the registration process.

For more inquiries about the status of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in the province of Davao Oriental, you may reach us via telephone 388-3215 or email us at davaooriental@psa.gov.ph.

Approved for Release:

EMILY P. TOMOGDAN

(Supervising Statistical Specialist)

Officer-in-Charge

Province of Davao Oriental

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