Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marinduque Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) has initiated the enrollment process for children aged one (1) to four (4) into the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) on 13 February 2024. This initiative exemplifies the agency's dedication in promoting inclusivity and accessibility of national identification system across the country, ensuring that every Filipino, regardless of age, with a unique and secure National ID that will facilitate streamlined access to government services and social inclusion.  

Registration of children aged one to four into PhilSys requires them to be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians, who must present the child's birth certificate. In cases where parents are unavailable, guardians must provide supplementary documents, including an authorization letter, along with their PhilSys ID. It is required that the parents or guardians of the child are registered with PhilSys and possess a PhilSys Card Number (PCN). This linkage is essential to connect the data of the child with that of the parents or guardians. 
Additionally, only the demographic details and a front-facing photograph of the child are necessary for registration. However, upon reaching the age of five, children must revisit the registration center to provide their biometric information.

During a month-long endeavor focused on registering children aged 1 to 4, the PhilSys Registration Team successfully enrolled 453 children within this age group into PhilSys. These registrations have notably contributed to the overall count of individuals who have completed Step 2 Registration, bringing the total to 193,839 individuals as of 11 March 2024.
As PhilSys continues to expand its implementation, parents and guardians interested in registering their children are encouraged to take the initiative and visit the Fixed Registration Center or visit our official Facebook page at www.facebook/PSA-Marinduque for PhilSys Mobile Registration Schedules. 
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach us via email at marinduque@psa.gov.ph. Alternatively, you can also reach us via our landline numbers: (042)332-0848 or (042)754-0024.
 

(SGD)GEMMA N. OPIS
Chief Statistical Specialist

GNO/DJG