QR codes were introduced by the Philippine government to verify the Philippine Identification System (Philsys) National ID for banks and other establishments. The Philippine Service Agency partnered with 13 banks to test the use of … Read more
A few years ago, on August 6, 2018, to be exact — President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11055, better known as the Philippine Identification System Act. Its main goal is to establish a … Read more
Imagine a single identification system that would simplify all your public and private transactions in the Philippines. Government services would be faster and easier, while banking would be safe, paperless, “cashless,” and more convenient. This … Read more
Most people have multiple IDS, which they use for various purposes: company ID, driver’s license, passport, and others. Recently, however, the Philippine government has introduced a single identification system that would serve as a proof … Read more
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed the various features of the Philippine Identification Card, or PhilSys ID, on their website last week. The government has begun providing actual identification cards to those who have completed … Read more
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Karl Chua said on Tuesday (April 27) that applicants for the country’s national identification system may be able to register online starting April 30, Friday. With this development, … Read more
Many Filipinos have multiple IDs — company ID, driver’s license, passport, Unified Multipurpose ID (UMID), and so on. In contrast, there are many other Filipinos, especially in the informal sector, who do not have any … Read more
In an update announced by the government, the pilot testing of the national ID system is expected to push through starting September, as expected. In an economic forum held last Tuesday (August 27), Socioeconomic Planning … Read more
The much-anticipated national ID card system, also known as the PhilSys ID Card, will soon become a reality for every Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines. After signing RA 11055 or The Philippine Identification … Read more