The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said it marked a significant milestone as it registered more than 92 million Filipinos to the National ID system.
A total of 92,016,069 Filipinos have successfully registered to the National ID system as of Feb. 5, 2025, the PSA said.
“This remarkable accomplishment is a result of the dedication of the strong men and women of the PSA to make the National ID inclusive and accessible to every Filipino,” said PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa.
“This achievement will be an impetus for the PSA to drive the use cases of the National ID, especially with the authentication services,” said Mapa who is also the National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.
He said that through the registration efforts of the PSA, more Filipinos are reaping the benefits of being part of the National ID system such as having a valid proof of identity that can be presented in transactions, allowing access to services.
Heminigilda Acheta, a 98-year-old resident from Barangay Sto. Tomas, Saguday, Quirino shared how the National ID has helped her process her delayed birth registration, which she had been struggling with for years.
“I am 98 years old. With the help of my National ID, I have the opportunity to register my birth. This is what I will use as the main requirement in processing my delayed registration,” Acheta said.
“This is a big deal for me because I will finally have an official document that will prove my identity,” she said.
The National ID has been an invaluable tool for many Filipinos in rural areas who previously struggled with lack of identification.
A resident from Barangay Iligan, Esperanza, Masbate, Ana Grace Mariano recounted how registering to the National ID system helped her overcome issues with alternative types of identification.
Masbate uses her National ID as a valid proof of identity for all kinds of transactions.
I have used it when I opened a bank account and for necessary transactions at the municipality where a valid ID is required,” Mariano said. “As long as for all transactions that require a valid ID, I have definitely used it,” she said.
The younger generation is also reaping the benefits of being part of the National ID system since the launch of the Rehistro Bulilit campaign.
This effort aims to register children as young as 0 to 4 years old, ensuring immediate and future access to services.
Carliza Galut registered her daughter to the National ID during a Rehistro Bulilit activity in Barangay Socorro, Quezon City, noting that having a valid ID at a young age would be advantageous for her daughter.
“My child can use this National ID at school and at banks. In the future, also at airports and when obtaining requirements,” she said.
“Very helpful. Because others don’t have an ID to present. He’s still young, he already has a valid proof of identification,” she said.
The PSA has also started registration of overseas Filipinos.
The PSA, in partnership with the Philippine Embassies in Brunei Darussalam and Thailand joined the Multi-Agency Services Caravan (MASC) in November 2024, where government services like National ID registration and requests for civil registry documents were brought closer to Filipinos working abroad.
The PSA said it continues its efforts to reach far-flung areas through the National ID on Boat and National ID on Wheels, utilizing available vehicles in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) to bring National ID registration services closer to residents.
“This accomplishment strengthens the PSA’s commitment in developing the use cases for the National ID, making it the primary identification used for transactions,” said assistant secretary Rosalinda Bautista.
The PSA has successfully integrated institutions into its National ID authentication services.
It has also established partnerships with the Credit Information Commission, GoTyme Bank and Asia United Bank.
