The Philippine Statistics Authority-Iloilo Provincial Statistical Office (PSA-IPSO), in cooperation with the PhilSys Registry Office-Use Case Development and Management Service (PRO-UCDMS) under the PhilSys Registry Office, spearheaded the first PhilSys Information and Education Campaign in the region on November 7, 2022 at the Diversion 21 Hotel-JR Hall, Iloilo City.
The PhilSys IEC Regional Roadshow aimed to reach out to National Government Agencies (NGA), Local Government Units (LGU), Government Financial Institutions (GFI), Government Educational Institutions (GEI), Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) and identified financial and private organizations in various regions of the country and provide them with the guidance and assistance they require to comply with Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 95 and Executive Order (EO) No. 162.
The one-day activity was attended by 162 participants from the local government units of Iloilo and other nearby provinces including Antique, Capiz, and Guimaras.
Representatives from various government agencies, private establishments, banks, other financial institutions, colleges and universities were also present. The dissemination forum was conducted on a face-to-face setup.
The forum was graced by PSA Regional Statistical Services Office VI, Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Nelida C. Amolar.
In her opening remarks, Amolar emphasized the benefits of digitalization and how adapting to the more modern approaches in identity verification provided by the PhilSys can be beneficial to our nation as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amolar also extended her gratitude to all the guests present for their active participation in the various activities of the PSA. She reiterated that without the support of other offices, the PSA will not be successful in implementing the PhilSys.
PRO-UCDMS Assistant National Statistician (ANS) Emily R. Pagador served as the inspirational speaker during the event.
In her message, Pagador cited the importance of PhilSys integration into the services and processes of all agencies.
She also highlighted how a digital and foundational ID system can aid in the social protection distribution in our country during times of uncertainties.
Pagador hoped that through this activity, government agencies, the private sector, and other relying parties will be enlightened as to how they can integrate the PhilSys to improve public service delivery, enhance good governance and reduce corruption and red tape.
In the subsequent lectures, Project Development Officer (PDO) IV Mitz Ann Montañez of the
UCDMS discussed the salient features of RA 11055 including the limitations provision in Section 11.
She also talked about the PhilSys Digital ID or the ePhilID and how it can allow registrants to take advantage of the benefits of the PhilSys pending the delivery of the PhilID card. To conclude her lecture, she demonstrated the proper use of the PhilSys check which is the authentication tool for the PhilIDs.
PDO IV Abigail C. Ling of the UCDMS then proceeded with her discussion on the guidelines for the onboarding of Relying Parties to the PhilSys. She then laid out the plans detailing how the office can establish a systematic way of onboarding relying parties and ensure that there are adequate mechanisms in place for data protection and security.
During the afternoon session, Ms. Richeal T. Chua, PDO II, of the UCDMS presented MC No. 95. 22 and the PhilSys Integration Implementation Plan (PIIP).
She detailed what the covered agencies in the MC needed to do in preparation for PhilSys integration into their processes and services. She also reiterated that throughout this entire integration process, the PSA will be there to support all relying parties in the planning, analysis, piloting and scaling of use cases.
The event was also highlighted by the Open Forum hosted by PSA IIoilo OIC Jerry L. Dolutan.
Many participants were curious as to how their represented agency could integrate the PhilSys into their own processes and services.
Pagador, Amolar, and the resource speakers served as the panel during these discussions.
To conclude the Regional Roadshow, PSA-RSSO VI Civil Registration and Administrative Support Division (CRASD) Chief William G. Jaro highlighted the challenges faced by the agency in its implementation of the PhilSys.
Jaro emphasized the need to fast-track its integration. He ended his speech with a call for everyone to be a part of the “Makabagong Pilipinas”, a society transformed by adapting new technologies.
The Philsys is a foundational identification system to provide a valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens as a means of simplifying public and private transactions; a social and economic platform which shall serve as the link in the promotion of seamless service delivery, enhancing administrative governance, reducing corruption, strengthening financial inclusion, and promoting ease of doing business.
