50 million Filipinos receive National ID

Date of Release: 23 April 2024
Reference No. 2024-115

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully delivered over 50 million National IDs to registered persons.

As of 12 April 2024, 50,063,728 National IDs were delivered across the country.

“This is a significant milestone in the implementation of the National ID system,” said PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General. “With more Filipinos receiving their National ID, the PSA shall continue to promote its use and acceptance among national government agencies and relying parties. It is our goal that the National ID will be on top of every Filipino’s mind to be used in their transactions requiring proof of identity or age.”

Ireneo Camacho shows his National ID, which he was able to present as valid ID in opening a bank account.

Ireneo Camacho from Getafe, Bohol was able to present his National ID for his financial transactions.

“Nagamit ko na ang aking PhilID para pag-open ng bank account,” he said. “Mairerekomenda ko na mag-register sila sa National ID dahil malaki ang maitutulong nito lalong lalo na sa mga nangangailangan ng mga ID.”

Likewise, Zenaida Lo Armillos from Paracale, Camarines Norte was also able to use her National ID for claiming the benefits from the Tulong Pangkabuhayan Sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD), a community-based package of assistance providing emergency employment from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Zenaida Lo Armillos from Paracale, Camarines Norte uses her National ID to claim her TUPAD payout.

“Irerekomenda ko po na magpa-register din sila dahil lahat ng transaksyon talaga kailangan ng valid ID, at itong National ID, libre lang,” she added.

Apart from the National ID, the PSA has been actively issuing ePhilIDs to registered persons. The ePhilID, just like the National ID, can be presented as valid proof of identity in transactions.

As of 12 April 2024, 45,157,255 ePhilIDs—both printed and downloaded—have been issued.

Parallel to ID issuance efforts, the PSA continues its registration activities to accommodate the last mile of the population.

Registration Centers remain open for walk-ins. Mobile and institutional registration is conducted in Geographically-Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), and public and private establishments, respectively.

For the complete list of Registration Centers and accepted supporting documents, visit the official website of the National ID at https://philsys.gov.ph/.

As of 12 April 2024, 86,010,705 Filipinos have already registered to the National ID system.

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