13 MAY 2025 – MARINDUQUE PROVINCIAL STATISTICAL OFFICE. In recognition of the unique needs of vulnerable populations, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marinduque Provincial Statistical Office has scaled up its National ID System implementation by extending its purok-based registration strategy to house-to-house operations—specifically tailored to reach vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and infants, including children under one year old.

Among the beneficiaries of this expanded outreach was Ms. Romana Rodelas Cardenas, an 85-year-old resident of Bangcuangan, Santa Cruz, Marinduque. Due to age-related mobility challenges, she was unable to visit the nearest registration site. Recognizing her right to identity and legal documentation, the PSA Marinduque registration team took the initiative to bring the registration services directly to her home, ensuring she received the services to which she is entitled.

This initiative is a direct and compassionate response to the identified challenges faced by these sectors in accessing fixed registration centers due to mobility, health, or age-related limitations. By deploying trained mobile registration teams equipped with portable registration kits, PSA PSO Marinduque is ensuring that essential identification services reach even the most remote and underserved households across the province.

The house-to-house and purok-based strategy highlights the agency’s commitment to equitable service delivery. The program operates through close coordination with barangay officials and families, ensuring that the registration process is safe, efficient, and dignified at the community level.

Early results indicate the success of the initiative, with numerous elderly individuals, PWDs, and children from remote areas successfully registered. This approach is aligned with the broader goals of National ID program to create a more accessible and inclusive public service system.

As of 12 May 2025, a total of 212,344 Marinduqueños have been successfully enrolled in the National ID system, marking a key milestone in the province’s journey toward full National ID coverage. This achievement reflects PSA PSO Marinduque’s ongoing dedication to providing all residents with the opportunities and protections associated with a legal identity.

PSA PSO Marinduque continues to encourage families and barangay officials to coordinate with the Office for home-based registration requests, particularly for individuals requiring special assistance. This expanded outreach ensures that no one is left behind in the drive for universal identity ownership.
 

(SGD)GEMMA N. OPIS
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA PSO Marinduque

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