Around 80.54 million Filipinos or 87.5 percent of the population aged five years old and above have been registered in Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) as of Sept. 1, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

Of this group, 78.12 million individuals have been issued a unique PhilSys Number (PSN), which ensures their distinct identity through the verification of their demographic and biometric information.  

As of writing, the Philippine Postal Corp. delivered 38.51 million PhilIDs and PSA issued 40.61 million ePhilIDs, which can be used for transactions that need proof of identity and age.

The PSA said that the issuance of PhilID and ePhilID undergoes rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure that every card accurately reflects an individual's valid demographic and biometric data.

"This momentous achievement is a testament to PSA's commitment to providing secure and reliable identification to the Filipino population," the agency said.

The PhilSys registry containing the 78.12 million individuals with unique PSN serves as the primary data source for both the PhilID produced at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas printing facility and the ePhilID printed by the PSA, the statistics agency said.

This registry, according to PSA, serves as the foundation for the digital ID, which is produced by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

DICT, along with other government agencies, formulate policies and guidelines to ensure effective coordination and implementation of the PhilSys thereby assuring a unified and secure approach to data management.

PSA further said that it will remain dedicated to its mission of providing a robust and secure identification system for all Filipinos.

"The ongoing collaboration with government agencies and the commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and security, will continue to be at the core of the PhilSys to ensure the success of this significant national initiative," it stated.