Davao City, September 6, 2023 – In a significant step towards streamlining government services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI convened a productive meeting with representatives from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region XI on September 5, 2023 to explore a mutually beneficial co-location partnership for the implementation of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration for beneficiaries.

The PhilSys, hailed as a pivotal digital foundational ID system, promises to revolutionize service delivery and access throughout the Philippines. This groundbreaking initiative will hasten the nation’s transition into a digital economy, facilitating presenceless, paperless, and cashless transactions. Rooted in a Privacy-by-Design philosophy, PhilSys employs cutting-edge technology and innovations, prioritizing the privacy and security of individuals’ information within the system.

Under this co-location partnership between DSWD XI and PSA XI, the latter will secure dedicated spaces within DSWD’s offices and community engagement locations. These spaces will serve as accessible hubs for a range of PhilSys-related services, catering specifically to DSWD beneficiaries. These services include PhilSys registration, ePhilID issuance, retrieval of Transaction Reference Numbers for those who have misplaced their transaction slips, and assistance with PhilSys birth registration for DSWD beneficiaries lacking birth records.

DSWD XI will shoulder the logistical requirements for the establishment of PhilSys registration centers in all designated locations identified for this partnership.

Getto M. Pangandoyon, PSA Registration Officer III, underscored the transformative potential of this collaboration. He expressed his commitment to swiftly finalize all necessary requirements, with the aim of launching the co-location partnership in the near future. This partnership, he emphasized, is poised to greatly enhance the service capabilities of both agencies, ultimately benefiting all Filipinos in the region. (DSWD FO XI/ Ezri M. Coda Jr.) ###

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