PSA DAVAO DEL NORTE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH BRIGADA ESKWELA 2025

Date of Release: 21 June 2025

Reference No. PRDDN2025-006

“Advancing a More Accessible and Inclusive National ID System”

In steadfast support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Provincial Statistical Office of Davao del Norte actively participated in the nationwide school preparation campaign on 09 June 2025. This effort underscores the agency’s continuing dedication to civic involvement and inclusive public service delivery.

The PSA extended its services to three strategically chosen schools: Tagum National Trade School and La Filipina National High School in Tagum City, and Sindaton Elementary School in Panabo City. By integrating its programs into these school-based community activities, the agency aimed to make government services more accessible at the grassroots level.

PSA representatives took part in both the ceremonial kickoff program and the conduct of clean-up drives, alongside partner government agencies, non-government organizations, and private sector volunteers—highlighting strong multi-sectoral collaboration and solidarity.

A key feature of PSO’s participation was the deployment of its National ID Mobile Registration Team. The team offered vital onsite services such as:

• Registration for first-time National ID applicants
• Issuance of the printed ePhilID (paper-based National ID)
• Assistance in accessing the digital version via the ePhilID platform
• Processing of replacement requests for damaged or defective National ID cards

By offering these services directly within school communities, the PSA not only supported school readiness but also helped bridge access to a more inclusive and streamlined identification system for all.

This initiative forms part of the agency's broader vision to empower citizens through reliable, accessible, and people-centered statistical and civil registration services. 

MICHELLE O. MANINGO

(Supervising Statistical Specialist)

Officer-in-Charge

CFCA