Guimaras Residents Update National ID Records in April

Residents of Guimaras actively updated their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) records in April 2025, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Guimaras processing 62 demographic updates at the Fixed Registration Center in San Miguel, Jordan.

“These updates reflect the changing realities of registrants’ lives,” said Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida B. Losare.

Of the 62 updates, 25 involved changes to key demographic details such as names, marital status and residential addresses.

“These changes typically occur due to significant life events like marriage, legal name corrections or relocation,” Losare said.

“Ensuring official records reflect current information is crucial for accurate identification,” she added.

The remaining 37 updates corrected data entry errors from earlier registrations, addressing inaccuracies such as typographical mistakes, wrong dates and incorrect addresses that could hinder identity verification.

“By making these corrections, PSA Guimaras strengthens the integrity of the PhilSys database, helping prevent mismatches and delays in accessing government and private services,” Losare said.

Losare also reported that 13 of the 62 registrants received their updated ePhilIDs through real-time issuance.

The April updates followed the 122 demographic changes completed in the first quarter of 2025, bringing the total number of updates from January to April to 184.

All updates during this period were conducted exclusively at the Fixed Registration Center.

“Due to internet connectivity limitations in the field, demographic updates are done only at the FRC, allowing our staff to focus resources and provide consistent, thorough service,” Losare said.

While biometric updates—such as capturing or refreshing fingerprints, iris scans and facial images—have not yet been implemented in Guimaras this year, PSA Guimaras uses iris scan technology to verify the identity of those requesting updates.

“This step ensures that updates are securely and accurately applied only to the rightful registrants,” she said.

Maintaining accurate PhilSys records is increasingly necessary as the PhilSys Number and physical PhilID are required for accessing government services, financial transactions and social protection programs.

“Accurate records reduce the risk of identity fraud and help registrants avail themselves of benefits linked to their verified identity,” Losare said.

PSA Guimaras encourages all PhilSys registrants to regularly review their personal information and visit the Fixed Registration Center for necessary updates.

“By maintaining correct and complete data, registrants help strengthen the reliability and usefulness of the national identification system for all Filipinos,” Losare said.