PSA Iloilo and DSWD collaborate for PhilID authentication

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Iloilo has formed a partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to integrate Philsys registration within the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Family Development Session (FDS) across the country.

This initiative aims to enroll all Filipinos in Philsys, bringing services closer to Ilonggos and registering 4Ps beneficiaries and their households, facilitating their access to a wide array of government services.

DSWD reports that around 24 million 4Ps beneficiaries, including children aged five and above, are yet to be registered in Philsys. The FDSs scheduled for February and March provide an opportunity for PSA to expedite registration and ePhilID issuance conveniently for 4Ps families.

Beneficiaries and their household members aged five and above who have been on the PSA’s register before February 1, 2024, qualify for FDS equivalency. They must, however, complete biometric authentication through the Philsys Authentication Application.

When verifying identity, the authenticated individual is required to present their PhilSys Card Number (PCN) displayed on their PhilID or ePhilID and undergo a fingerprint scan.

This collaboration aims to substantially boost the number of Philsys registrants among 4Ps beneficiaries, promoting a smoother and more comprehensive provision of social assistance to the beneficiaries and their families.

With the functionalities of the PhilID, the process for verifying eligibility and processing digital payments will be expedited, offering beneficiaries enhanced and diversified options for accessing their benefits.

Below are the target scheduled dates of FDS in the province of Iloilo:

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