PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign Monday afternoon, August 6, the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act.
This new law, which mandates the issuance of a National ID to every Filipino, is expected to improve efficiency and transparency in public services as well as promote ease of doing business, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said in a statement.
"For the ordinary Juan de la Cruz, the signing of this Act means that he will no longer have to present multiple identification cards simply to prove his identity," Roque said.
"This streamlining of information makes it likewise harder to commit identity theft or fraud," he added.
The measure was approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee on May 23, 2018.
Senator Panfilo Lacson, who sponsored the measure, earlier said there would an an initial fund of P25 billion for its implementation this year.
The measure authorizes the government to collate pictures, fingerprints, iris scan, family background and other significant details of each citizen. (MVI/SunStar Philippines)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1756568/Manila/Local-News/Duterte-to-sign-Philippine-ID-System-Act
This new law, which mandates the issuance of a National ID to every Filipino, is expected to improve efficiency and transparency in public services as well as promote ease of doing business, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said in a statement.
"For the ordinary Juan de la Cruz, the signing of this Act means that he will no longer have to present multiple identification cards simply to prove his identity," Roque said.
"This streamlining of information makes it likewise harder to commit identity theft or fraud," he added.
The measure was approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee on May 23, 2018.
Senator Panfilo Lacson, who sponsored the measure, earlier said there would an an initial fund of P25 billion for its implementation this year.
The measure authorizes the government to collate pictures, fingerprints, iris scan, family background and other significant details of each citizen. (MVI/SunStar Philippines)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1756568/Manila/Local-News/Duterte-to-sign-Philippine-ID-System-Act
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