PSA: Don’t share national ID on social media

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MANILA – Filipinos must refrain from posting images and details of their national identity cards or PhilID on social media, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

“Sharing your personal information could compromise your privacy and may expose you to various risks, including identity theft and fraud,” PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa said.

“Please be vigilant when approached by individuals claiming to be authorized by the PSA, asking for your PhilID or ePhilID, or your personal information,” he added.

PSA, the lead implementing agency for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) project, also said that they should first verify these individuals’ credentials and ensure they have the proper authorization to use the data.

The agency also encouraged to report any unauthorized activity or suspicious requests related to PhilID or ePhilID to PSA through its email address fmd.staff@psa.gov.ph.

It reported that over 81,005,872 Filipinos have successfully completed PhilSys registration, as of October 3.

“The PhilSys journey is one of dedication and determination. Reaching 81 million registrants is a reflection of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all Filipinos,” Mapa said.

“Our goal has always been to ensure that every citizen, regardless of their circumstances, has access to PhilSys. Sisikapin namin na puntahan ang ating mga kababayan kung nasaan man sila upang maihatid ang registration services sa kanila,” he added.

The agency revealed that over 38 million PhilIDs have been delivered and more than 41.6 million printed and downloaded ePhilIDs were issued as of August 25.

Meanwhile, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the administration looks forward to delivering all digital IDs by the end of 2023, as the production of physical IDs is already halfway. (MB)

House committees to hold hearings during break

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Spread the loveMANILA – The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional break, extending until late April.

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