There are now about 3.8 million individuals in Eastern Visayas who are registered to PhilSys. Indeed, a remarkable accomplishment collaboratively done thru implementation of various strategies of all PhilSys staff of the Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA RSSO 8).
The agency continues to remind our people especially in the region to avail the services of PhilSys as Regional Director Wilma A. Perante reiterates the significance of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in providing the legal identity of an individual and empowering the public to have better access to various government and private social services. “We at the PSA encourage everyone to register to PhilSys and be able to get their ePhilIDs on time. Feel free to visit PhilSys Registration Centers in our provincial offices and you will be assisted by our staff. We will continue to employ all applicable strategies to reach out to our people and have them registered.” Director Perante said. The PSA likewise conduct information and education campaign in various schools, universities and agencies in order to foster public awareness and allow them to know the importance of having their PhilSys IDs.
The PSA is also working closely with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Post Office to expedite the production and delivery of PhilIDs. Public may secure their ePhilIDs which they can use as valid and sufficient proof of identity. PhilSys-registered individuals can visit https://appt.philsys.gov.ph to check if they want to claim their ePhilIDs.
For inquiries and further information, you may visit the PSA’s official website at www.psa.gov.ph or contact our office with telephone number (053) 839-1884 and email address rsso08@psa.gov.ph.(PR)
