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Bangko Sentral to produce national ID cards
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Philippine Statistics Authority sign a memorandum of agreement for the production of 116 million cards worth P3.4 billion
Gov't to start 6-month test of national ID system in 2018
By the end of 2018, one million unconditional cash transfer beneficiaries will be asked to register for a PhilSys ID. The Philippine Statistics Authority also introduces the national ID system logo.
Data privacy, rights groups urge PSA to delay approval of national ID system IRR
The groups call on the Philippine Statistics Authority to extend the period for public consultations for the implementing rules and regulations of the Philippine Identification System
Gov’t to launch national ID by December
Select residents of the National Capital Region, Calabarzon and Cordillera Administrative Region will be the first to get their hands on the national ID
Ayala-Aboitiz consortium bids for national ID system
Ayala Corporation, AC Infrastructure, Aboitiz InfraCapital, and Unisys Philippines aim to design and develop the infrastructure for the national ID system
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PSA sees all Filipinos with national IDs in 3 to 5 years
National Statistician Lisa Bersales says by 2019 some 25 million Filipinos and registered aliens will be enrolled into the Philippine Identification System
National ID law: Here's the law, plus quick summary
The Philippine Identification System will record every instance you use your national ID or number in a transaction, aside from any modification of personal information
Big majority of Filipinos support national ID system – SWS
Based on the Social Weather Stations survey results, 3 in 5 Filipinos believe that a national ID system will be helpful to them
Duterte to sign national ID system bill into law
The national ID system in the Philippines has been the center of debate concerning privacy and data security
Nothing to be afraid of? Other countries use their national IDs in countless ways
While proponents of a national ID system in the Philippines argue it will improve government services, examples from other countries show the many uses of a national ID beyond government functions
'Record history' casts cloud of doubt on Philippine national ID system
(UPDATED) Privacy experts warn that maintaining a record history in what could otherwise be a beneficial identification system may pave the way for 'dataveillance'
NCCP opposes National ID system: No More IDs, please
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines urges lawmakers to ‘be more attuned to responding to the people’s needs'
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Past attempts at a national ID system: A battleground of privacy, executive power
The national ID system has gone through a lot of growing pains on its way to the desk of President Rodrigo Duterte
What you need to know about the Philippine national ID system
(UPDATED) Proponents say the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) can help improve the delivery of government services but experts worry about its implications on privacy
National ID system bill up for Duterte's signature
(UPDATED) Once the bill is signed into law, the national ID system will be managed by the Philippine Statistics Authority
NPC to mitigate data privacy risk concerning national ID system
The commission promises to ensure that other government agencies adhere to the Data Privacy Act when handling or processing personal data
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Filipinos to have national IDs soon after bill hurdles Congress bicam
The proposed national ID system is expected to streamline the delivery of government services and reduce fraudulent transactions
Filipinos to have national IDs soon after Senate, House pass bill
Senator Panfilo Lacson, author of Senate Bill 1738, says at present there are 33 different ID cards issued by various government agencies, which lead to 'duplication of efforts and uncoordinated identity approaches'
DBM: National ID system to improve delivery of gov't services
'Everybody will benefit especially those who receive government assistance. We can weed out fake IDs,' says Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno
Senate to pass national ID system bill by early 2018
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon allays fears that the national ID system would compromise citizens' right to privacy
PH a haven for terrorists? AFP, PNP point to 'so much democratic space'
AFP chief Eduardo Año and PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa both say the Philippines must strengthen security and anti-terrorism legislation
Ledac agrees to pass federalism, national ID bills by December
The two bills along with 12 others are classified as urgent by the Ledac Executive Committee
House committee approves national ID system bill
If passed into law the national ID card will be honored in transactions concerning a person s identity marital status and birth among others
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Lawmakers push for national ID system to reduce red tape
The Philippines is one of the few countries in the world without a national identification system says a proponent
Ona on MERS: Nat’l ID system needed to track victims faster
One week to trace possible carriers of deadly virus is too long as what happened with the attempt to track passengers of Etihad Airways Flight EY 0424 says the health secretary
Despite privacy concerns, Palace open to national ID proposal
A national ID system would help streamline government transactions says Albay Rep Al Francis Bichara
