The Philippine Statistics Authority - Cordillera Administrative Region (PSA-CAR) conducted an outreach activity and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Civil Registry, Philippine Identification System, and PhilSys Birth Registration Assistance Project (PBRAP) last 21 July 2023 at Barangay Alno, La Trinidad, Benguet in celebration of the 45th National Disability and Prevention Week. The participants of the said activity were senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).

Ms. Emmalyn E. Equinio (Registration Officer I) presented an overview of the PSA Frontline Services where she discussed the types of documents and its basic requirements, modes of application, issuance, and payment problems. She also presented issues encountered in civil registry documents and remedies to address such concerns.

Ms. Ritchie Mae Chupisna (Birth Registration Agent) briefly discussed the Philippine Identification System Birth Registration Assistance Project (PBRAP) and cited common issues with late registrants and those who have not yet registered with PSA. She also interviewed the participants who were not yet registered to have it verified by the Local

Civil Registry Office and Central Office.

Ms. Angel F. Marquez (Regional Registration Center Supervisor) presented an overview of the PhilSys where she discussed the security features of the PhilID or National ID, the PhilSys API-enabled authentication services, the mechanics of the PhilSys authentication, the digital versions of the PhilID also known as the ePhilID, and PhilSys process. Concerns of the public about the incorrect demographic information printed on their PhilID and ePhilID were also addressed during the open forum.

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VILLAFE P. ALIBUYOG
Regional Director