The Department of Information Communication and Technology (DICT) Secretary, Ivan John Uy, announced that the Philippines is preparing to launch its first digital national identification card in June. This significant development was shared during a gathering of Filipino community members at the Consulate on March 14.
Secretary Uy explained that the digital ID can be easily generated through the eGovPH mobile app developed by the DICT. Once obtained, Filipinos will be able to utilize this digital ID for various transactions with government agencies and banks, eliminating the need for a physical card. However, individuals must first register with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or one of its registration centers to obtain the digital ID. The registration centers can be found on the official website of the Philippine Identification System (https://philsys.gov.ph/registration-center/).
Filipinos who have previously registered with the PSA but have not yet collected their physical ID cards can now access a digital copy of their ID through the eGovPH app. The app offers a wide range of functionalities, including the ability to obtain a driver's license, secure professional licenses from the Professional Regulation Commission, acquire overseas employment certificates and e-travel for overseas Filipino workers, obtain e-apostille documents from overseas posts, integrate medical health records at PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance), report crimes to the police within a 3-kilometer radius through the e-report function, apply for jobs through the e-jobs matching service, make electronic payments of taxes through eGovpay, and even purchase medicines remotely with potential home delivery options within the Philippines.
One of the key advantages of the digital national ID is its ability to streamline processes and eliminate the need for repetitive form-filling and submission of multiple government-approved ID cards at different government departments. The digital ID serves as a comprehensive proof of identity for all transactions, making it more convenient for individuals to access services.
The eGovPH app incorporates advanced security measures to safeguard user data. It utilizes live facial recognition technology to authenticate users whenever they access their data. With over 100 facial recognition points, the app can even recognize individuals who have undergone cosmetic or corrective facial surgery. Additionally, the app continually updates facial identification to ensure accurate recognition despite changes in appearance over time.
Secretary Uy acknowledged the ongoing threat posed by cybercriminals and emphasized the multi-layered cybersecurity measures implemented within the app itself and by each government agency. To enhance security, the Department of Information Communication and Technology conducts surprise scans of government agency websites to prevent potential hacking incidents.
While the integration of services onto the digital platform may take some time, Secretary Uy assured the audience that the government is working diligently to standardize data across different departments. Harmonizing these processes will ultimately enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the digital ID system.
The Philippine Identification System has already registered 85 million individuals for the PhilID, with 50 million physical ID cards distributed out of the 54 million printed. The printing of additional cards is ongoing, and it is expected that all registered individuals will receive their cards by the end of the year.
Secretary Uy's visit to Hong Kong was part of his participation in the Innovation Expositions in Smart Cities, which included events in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. The Consul General Germinia Aguilar-Usudan requested Secretary Uy to explain the impact of digitalization on overseas Filipinos, particularly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
The launch of the digital national ID represents a significant step forward in streamlining government services and enhancing the convenience and security of transactions for Filipinos.
IT 主管確認菲律賓將於 6 月推出數位國民身分證
資訊通訊和技術部 (DICT) 秘書 Ivan John Uy 宣布，菲律賓正準備在 6 月推出首張數位國民身分證。 3 月 14 日，菲律賓社區成員在領事館聚會時分享了這一重大進展。
黃部長解釋說，數位身分證可以透過資訊通信技術部開發的 eGovPH 行動應用程式輕鬆產生。 一旦獲得，菲律賓人將能夠利用該數位身分證與政府機構和銀行進行各種交易，從而無需實體卡。 然而，個人必須先在菲律賓統計局（PSA）或其註冊中心之一註冊才能獲得數位身分證。 註冊中心可在菲律賓識別系統的官方網站上找到（https://philsys.gov.ph/registration-center/）。
先前已在 PSA 註冊但尚未領取實體身分證的菲律賓人現在可以透過 eGovPH 應用程式存取其身分證的數位副本。 該應用程式提供廣泛的功能，包括獲得駕駛執照、從專業監管委員會獲得專業執照、為海外菲律賓工人獲取海外就業證書和電子旅行、從海外職位獲取電子加註文件、整合PhilHealth（菲律賓健康保險）的醫療健康記錄，透過電子報告功能向半徑3 公里範圍內的警察報告犯罪，透過電子工作匹配服務申請工作，透過eGovpay 進行電子繳稅，甚至在菲律賓境內可以透過送貨上門的方式遠端購買藥品。
數位國民身分證的主要優勢之一是它能夠簡化流程並消除在不同政府部門重複填寫表格和提交多個政府批准的身份證的需要。 數位身分證作為所有交易的綜合身分證明，使個人更方便地獲得服務。
eGovPH 應用程式採用先進的安全措施來保護使用者資料。 它利用即時臉部辨識技術在使用者存取資料時對使用者進行身份驗證。 該應用程式擁有 100 多個臉部辨識點，甚至可以識別接受過整容或臉部矯正手術的人。 此外，該應用程式會不斷更新臉部識別，以確保即使外觀隨著時間的推移而變化也能準確識別。
黃部長承認網路犯罪分子構成的持續威脅，並強調應用程式本身和每個政府機構實施的多層網路安全措施。 為了增強安全性，資訊通訊和技術部對政府機構網站進行突擊掃描，以防止潛在的駭客事件。
雖然將服務整合到數位平台可能需要一些時間，但黃部長向觀眾保證，政府正在努力實現不同部門數據的標準化。 協調這些流程將最終提高數位身分系統的效率和有效性。
菲律賓身分識別系統已為 PhilID 登記了 8,500 萬人，其中 5,400 萬張實體身分證已分發到其中 5,000 萬張。 額外卡片的印刷工作正在進行中，預計所有註冊個人將在今年年底前收到他們的卡片。
黃部長訪問香港是他參加智慧城市創新博覽會的一部分，其中包括在馬尼拉、宿霧和達沃舉行的活動。 總領事 Germinia Aguilar-Usudan 要求黃部長解釋數位化對海外菲律賓人，特別是海外菲律賓工人 (OFW) 的影響。
數位國民身分證的推出標誌著在簡化政府服務和增強菲律賓人交易的便利性和安全性方面向前邁出了重要一步。
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