DSWD, DFA, BSP supports ePhilID implementation; released issuances on ePhilID acceptance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released issuances and advisories for the acceptance of the ePhilID as a valid proof of identity.

The DSWD, in a memorandum, directed all its offices, including its attached agencies, to recognize the ePhilID as a government-issued identification document for individuals availing the services and programs of the agency. This includes the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS).

The DFA also issued a public advisory on the acceptance of the ePhilID as an accredited government-issued valid ID for passport processing. This covers the application for and renewal of passports.

In addition, the BSP issued a memorandum to all its supervised institutions for the use and acceptance of the ePhilID as sufficient proof of identity in its supervised banks/non-bank financial institutions. This means that individuals can do financial transactions, such as opening a bank account, using the ePhilID.

"The implementation of the ePhilID is anchored on PSA's commitment to providing registered persons immediate access to services and programs," said PSA Undersecretary Dennis S. Mapa, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General. "May this significant step from DSWD, DFA, and BSP be followed by more institutions delivering services to all Filipinos through the ePhilID."

Meanwhile, the PSA continues to issue more ePhilIDs by implementing a plaza-type and house-to-house distribution parallel to fast-tracking PhilID production and printing. The PSA has also pilot-implemented a website allowing registered persons to download a PDF copy of their ePhilID on their mobile devices.

Quick Links:
● Website: https://philsys.gov.ph
● Facebook page: https://facebook.com/PSAPhilSysOfficial
● Online Step 1 registration: https://register.philsys.gov.ph
● ePhilID appointment: https://appt.philsys.gov.ph
● PhilID/ePhilID authentication: https://verify.philsys.gov.ph

- PhilSys Registry Office