30 May 2025 – Borongan City, Eastern Samar – A coordination meeting on the National ID System integration was conducted at the Borongan City Mayor’s Office Conference Room. The session was spearheaded by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Eastern Samar National ID Team, in partnership with the Borongan City Local Government Unit (LGU).

Key local officials in attendance included Atty. Celestino Cabato, Borongan City Administrator; Maria Anne O. Lopez, City Planning and Development Coordinator; and Vittorio Ignatius S. Raagas from the Information Data and Management Division. The PSA Eastern Samar National ID Team was also present to guide the discussions.

Joining remotely were Ma’am Marife R. Molon, PSA RSSO VIII Registration Officer III, along with representatives from the PSA Headquarters’ Technical Team on Use Case Development.

The primary focus of the meeting was to leverage the National ID System’s authentication services and integrate them into both existing and upcoming LGU systems, particularly those requiring valid identification for transactions. This initiative aims to align with the national database, identify practical local use cases for the National ID, and ensure secure and efficient data integration. Ultimately, the coordination seeks to enhance public service delivery and improve access to government programs through the use of digital identification.

Looking ahead, the PSA Eastern Samar team is optimistic about conducting similar coordination meetings in other municipalities within the province to support the broader implementation of the National ID System and its benefits at the local level.

For more information about the National ID System, please visit the official PSA website www.psa.gov.ph.

RONNIE A. BAJADO
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA Eastern Samar

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