Siquijodnons are using the National ID for easy access to services. PhilSys-Siquijor has successfully registered 93,925 Siquijodnons and continues to offer services like printing the National ID and providing their Digital National ID.

Susan L. Sumalpong from Sabang, Siquijor stated : “Nagpasalamat ko kay naa nako’y magamit na ID pagkubra sa padala nga kwarta sa remittance center” (I am grateful that I already have an ID than I can use to withdraw money from the remittance center”)

Likewise, Hannelyn D. Calumba who was happy that the PhilSys on Wheels visited their Barangay in Pisong A,Maria, Siquijor expressed “Nagpasalamat ako na nakakuha ako ug ePhilID aron anaa ako’y magamit sa pagkuha ug passport” (I am thankful that I was able to get my ePhilId, which I can use to apply for a passport)

Another registrant Elsie T. Panoy has also expressed gratitude for obtaining her Digital National ID “ "Mas nindot ni nga klase sa National ID kay ma-screenshot ra sa atong cellphone ang Digital National ID." (This National ID is an improved version because it's easily accessible; you can simply take a screenshot of it from your phone.”)

More and more Siquijodnons are using their National ID for private and government transactions.

PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General observed that a growing number of Filipinos are registered in the National ID system “With more Filipinos receiving their National ID, the PSA shall continue to promote its use and acceptance among national government agencies and relying parties. It is our goal that the National ID will be on top of every Filipino's mind to be used in their transactions requiring proof of identity or age.”

The Philippine Statistics Authority- Siquijor calls for every Siquijodnon to register in the National ID system for easier and faster transactions.

(SGD) JOSELITO C. MAGHANOY
(Supervising Statistical Specialist)/
Officer-in-Charge