The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VII (PSA RSSO VII) has achieved a significant milestone in its National ID System registration efforts in Central Visayas. As of October 31, 2024, a remarkable 99.97% of the region's target population, totaling 7,038,888 Filipinos, have been successfully registered. This represents a near-complete accomplishment of the 7.04 million registration target for 2024.

Cebu province leads the registration with 4,452,941 individuals, followed by Negros Oriental (1,264,312), Bohol (1,224,081), and Siquijor (97,554).

Despite achieving almost 100% registration rate, PSA RSSO VII remains dedicated to ensuring that every citizen in Central Visayas is included in the National ID System. Walk-in registration is still available at designated registration centers across the region (locations listed at philsys.gov.ph/registration-center). Additionally, PSA actively partners with other agencies and institutions, conducts mobile registrations, and participates in caravans to reach underserved communities.

Meanwhile, PSA continues to issue National IDs for use as valid proof of identity and age in transactions. In Region VII, a total of 4,501,124 National ID cards were already issued and delivered to the registrants. In addition, 2,445,624 National ID in paper form have also been issued.

Registered citizens can also generate their Digital National ID through the official website at https://national-id.gov.ph/. Just like any other format of the National ID, it can be presented as valid and sufficient proof of identity in various transactions in government offices and private institutions, subject to authentication.

For updates, inquiries and concerns about the National ID System, please contact PSA RSSO VII at telephone number (032) 412-6794 or email address rsso07@psa.gov.ph. You may also visit PSA’s official website at rsso07.psa.gov.ph, PSA Facebook at facebook.com/PSAgovph07, and PSA Twitter at twitter.com/PSA07govph.