DSW SRS Soa TAS 2022 ECA MEMORANDUM FROM THE SECRETARY TO : ALL UNDERSECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES ALL HEADS OF OFFICES, BUREAUS, SERVICES AND UNITS ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS ALL HEADS OF ATTACHED AND SUPERVISED AGENCIES SUBJECT : ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRINTED ePHILID AS PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE This refers to the Memorandum dated 17 October 2022 of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balicasan as Chair of the PhilSys Policy and Coordination Council (PSPCC), requesting PSPCC member agencies to issue a memorandum or any similar document mandating acceptance of the printed ePhillD as valid proof of identity and age of any agency's services and post an advisory citing the printed ePhillD acceptance in their respective official websites. For information, the printed ePhillD displays the person's PhilSys Card Number (PCN) and basic demographic information such as last name, given name, middle name an suffix, if any, sex, blood type, marital status, date and place of birth, front facing photograph, address, generation date and a QR Code that uses public-private key cryptography to ensure that the information therein cannot be tampered. In this regard, you are hereby directed to accept the printed ePhilID as a government-issued ication card which can be used as proof of identity and age of an individual availing of the services and programs of the Department, subject to authentication thereof by scanning the QR Code via the PhilSys Check link https://verify.philsys.gov.ph/QrScan/. Once authenticated, a successful verification message will appear and should match the demographic information found in the printed ePhillD as well as the front facing photo of the registrant. Please be guided by the attached Public Advisory dated 30 September 2022 issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on the use and acceptance of the various formats of the PhilSys digital ID, including the printed ePhillD, as well as the PhilSys Handbook providing the details on the authentication of the ePhillD. Website: hit://wwu.dewd gov.oh Tel Nos: (622) 8931-8101 1007 Telefax: (632) 8 931-8191,is On ky DS REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PHILSYS POLICY AND COORDINATION COUNCIL Rolorence No, 22-PRO-FGD-10-458 FOR 5 Member Agencies of the PhilSys Policy and Coordination Council (PSPCC) 7 ~ \ -\ —-\\po- ke FROM é Secretary Arsenlo M. Balisacan “extz"i00 Chair, PSPCC National Economic and Development Authority b&~ Undersecretary Dennis S. Mapa, Ph.D. Co-Chair, PSPCC Philippine Statistics Authority SUBJECT : Request for the Urgent Issuance and Posting of a Memorandum on the Acceptance of the Printed ePhillD as Proof of Identity and Age DATE: 17 October 2022 In line with the President's directive to issue 50 million PhillDs by the end of 2022, the collaborative efforts of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) have yielded increasing results in terms of the production and delivery of physical Philippine Identification (PhillD) card to Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registered persons. As of 13 October 2022, more than 22 million PhillDs have already been dispatched for delivery, which is 73 percent of the 30 million target physical cards issued by the end of 2022. As part of the PSA's proactive strategy to meet the remaining 20 millign target and for more Filipinos to immediately enjoy the benefits of being PhilSys-registered, the agency has started the gradual rollout of the printed ePhillD, the first of the various formats of the digital PhillD. The printed ePhillD has the same functio as the physical PhillD card, bearing the same information.As of 14 October 2022, select PhilSys registration centers nationwide have already issued 112,839 printed ePhillDs. To advocate the printed ePhilID's acceptance and in preparation for its full implementation, each member agency of the PSPCC is urgently requested to: 1. Issue a memorandum or any similar document mandating the acceptance of the printed ePhillD as valid proof of identity and age in your agency's services; and 2. Post an advisory or any similar document citing the printed ePhillD acceptance on your official websites, For your reference, attached are the 30 September 2022 public advisory issued by the PSA on the use and acceptance of the various formats of the ePhillD and the 17 October 2022 ePhillD authentication handbook. For concerns or clarifications, kindly contact Assistant National Statistician Emily R. Pagador of the Use Case Development and Management Service through e.pagador@psa.gov.ph or through Viber at 0917 843 5214, Your full support is critical in ensuring the success of the printed ePhillD's implementation. As PSPCC member agencies, we should serve as champions of the acceptance of digital PhillDs as we advance the country's digital society through PhilSys, Thank you very much. Attachments: 1. Annex 1 — 30 September 2022 Public Advisory on the use and acceptance of various formats of the PhitSys cit iD 2. Annex 2-17 October 2022 PhilSys Check Hendbook (for ePhill) version 1.4 Page 2 of 2REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY Reference No, 22UCDMS-FPSUCD-00-002 30 September 2022 PUBLIC ADVISORY This is to inform the public and all relying parties of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) on the use and acceptance of the various formats of the PhilSys digital ID, including the printed ePhillD, as a valid and sufficient proof of identity and age, subject to authentication. The PhilSys digital ID is a proactive strategy of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to allow registrants to immediately enjoy the benefits of being PhilSys-registered, such as better access to more financial and social protection services pursuant to Section 7 (c ) (1) of the Republic Act No. 11055 (RA 11055), otherwise known as the Philippine Identification System Act of 2018. Registrants who have successfully registered to PhilSys or those issues with PhilSys Number (PSN) may avail of the ePhillD in its various formats. They can claim their ePhillD subject to its availability, by setting an online appointment, and presenting their transaction slip to their selected PhilSys Registration Centers on the reserved date. The printed ePhillD shows the person's PhilSys Card Number (PCN) and basic demographic information such as last name, given name, middle name and suffix (if available), sex, blood type, marital status (if declared), date and place of birth, front-facing photograph, address, generation date, and a QR Code. The QR code contains select demographic details and the registrant's front-facing photograph for easier verification. It also uses public-private key cryptography to ensure that the information in the QR code cannot be tampered with, (06~ see Fo HET BRB P24 connie, Eat avenve,Dtnan, Quezon iy, Phiines 1104 (Alz= Felephone (082 8898: wn pa.govchReference No. 22UCDMS-FPSUCD-08-002 ‘Subject: Public Advisory Date: 30 September 2022 The printed ePhillD can be authenticated by scanning the QR code via the PhilSys Check (https://verify.philsys.gov.ph/QrScan/). Ifthe ePhillD is authentic, the PhilSys Check will display a successful verification message and should match the demographic information found in the printed, as well as a front-facing photo of the person. The printed ePhillD shall be honored and accepted as the official government-issued identification document of a person for his or her transactions in all national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), government financial institutions (GFls), financial institutions, and private sector. Any person or entity who, without just and sufficient cause, proved to have refused to accept, acknowledge, and/or recognize the printed ePhillD as the only official identification of the holder/possessor thereof shall be penalized in accordance with Section 19 of RA No. 11055. Please find in the attached Annex an illustration of the ePhillD. For information and guidance. Digtaly signed by Mapa Claire Dennis Sioson Date: 2022.10.05, 1252:18 +0600 DENNIS S. MAPA, Ph.D. Undersecretary National Statistician and Civil Registrar General A PSSIERP/OPC Attachment: 1. Sample ofthe official format ofthe printed ePhillD Page 20f2Reference No. 22-UGDMS-FPSUCD-09-002 soe CASAUING ig WA Pal ECHEZELLA © ONINCO INA lanl Homes Giinang Apelyidayiacete Home ‘auranser FEMALE dau ng apangarta/ote of uth Us. goo ae ARCH, 1990 Gee teetsees Lapa sopogmaan mie of sth SHY OF MANDALUYONG, Nor, SECOND Teahan/adares 80 BAGONG NAYON STREET, MALANDAY, CITY OF MARIKINA, NCR, SECOND DISTRICT Philo Generation ote 21 DECEMBER 2020 Authenticte this Phi using Philys Check o very pilsys.gov.ph. ‘eo ae 2 ep t REMINDERS Present your ePhillD as a v lent 2.Your ePhillD contains all ‘same functionally and va formation in the PhillD and has the or you PAALALA Ipakita ang iyong ePhilD bilang valid proof of ident rmasyong makikta sa PhillD. Ps © pakinabang ng mga io. in ang yong ePhillD nang pahalang o pahaba. Iwasan 12 OR code. 5.Kung nahenap, iblk ito sa pinakamalepit na PSA Office, ‘Authenticate hs ePID using PRRSys Check ot Bare. Generation Date: ddlmmiyyyyPhilsyso. _I CHECK HANDBOOK (FOR EPHILID)Version 1.1 ] Release Date: 17 October 2022 | INTRODUCTION The PhilSys ¥ (Check) General Rule INSTRUCTIONS Using Desktop or Laptop (Windows and MacOS) Using a Mobile Device (Android and iOS) PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 20f13Version a a Release Date: 17 October 2022 ma, PHILIPPINE t SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The PhilSys V (Check) The PhilSys V (read as Check) is a website that uses * public-private key cryptography which allows relying parties to verify the authenticity of the PhilSys Digital ID's (ePhillD) QR Code. Any computer or mobile device with camera and internet access can use the PQRCVS. Although this method is delivered through an internet website, it qualifies as an ‘offline authentication’ under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. T1055. General Rule The PhilSys V (Check) is compliant with any kind of computer with camera, and mobile device. Please note that using devices with lower specifications may result in unsuccessful QR code scanning and verification. © . 1. Photo quality of 720p or higher xv No visual effects and enhancements » Well-lit operating environment 4, Internet browser must be able to run the PQRCVS website and allows the use of your device's camera 3of13 IDENTIFICATIONVersion 1.1 one, Release Date: 17 October 2022 INSTRUCTIONS Using Desktop or Laptop (Windows and MacOs) 1. Open your web browser, preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. (Image 1) aS PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION a (Ser Is SYSTEM Google Image 1 2. Type in verify.philsys.gov.ph, The following page should be displayed (image 2) Image 2 3. Click on the “Scan ePhillD" button. (Image 3) Welcome tthe = Philsys<1 40f13 Image 3Version 1.1 <7 Release Date: 17 October 2022 “% [Zess] PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS SYSTEM 4, Itwill redirect you to the PhilSys ¥ (Check) website that can scan the ePhillD’s QR Code. Click on the “Scan QR Code”. (Image 4) ‘Welcome to the i [ez }. wr 1] Image 4 5. Allow the website to access your device's camera. (Image 5) Image 5 6. Once allowed, the browser will open a dialog that lets you choose the type of device to be used in scanning the ePhillD QR Code. You may use your device's camera or a barcode/QR code scanner. (Image 6) Image 6 sotlsVersion 1, . Release Date: 17 October 2022 PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION ‘SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS 7. After choosing the scanning device, the browser will open the device's camera (Image 7). Scan the ePhillD's QR Code and ensure that it is in the center of the view finder. Image 7 8 After scanning the ePhillD, a successful pop-up page will appear as seen below (Image 8). Click the “OK" button to continue. 6 of 13,Version 1.1 Release Date: 17 October 2022 PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS 8. After clicking the "OK" button: 8. The browser will play the demographics and low-resolution photo of the ePhillD owner (Image 9); or Pay 8 code Image 9 8.b_ If unsuccessful, a warning pop-up message will be displayed. (Image 10) Image 10 70f13Version 1. my Release Date: 17 October 2022 fe IZ =| PHILIPPINE 4 @) IDENTIFICATION wey LSS:Z] system INSTRUCTIONS Using a Mobile Device (Android and iOS) 1. Open your mobile device's web . a browser, preferably Google Chrome or Safari. (Image 1) Image 1 2. Type in verity.philsys.gov.ph. (Image 2) Welcome to Philsy: MG = s4 CHECK Image 2 80f13Version 1.1 Release Date: 17 October 2022 INSTRUCTIONS 3. Click the "Scan ePhillD” button. (Image 3) 4, It will redirect you to the PhilSys ¥ (Check) ee website that can scan the ePhillD's QR eee ee Code. Click on the “Scan QR Code" (Image 4) Image 4 PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 90f13Version 1.1 Release Date: 17 October 2022 4, TZ] PHILIPPINE Qj IDENTIFICATION \ Wy ‘/| SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS 5. Press “Start Camera’. (Image 5) 6. Allow PhilSys ¥ (Check) to access the camera. (Image 6) Image 6 10 0f 13Version 1.1 soit, Release Date: 17 October 2022 PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Once allowed, the browser will open the summers tw device's camera. Scan the ePhillD’s QR 0 swinsmene < @ Code and ensure that it is in the center of the viewfinder. (Image 7) 8. After scanning the ePhillD; a. A successful pop-up page will appear (Image 8). Click the “OK” button to continue. ‘Success Image 8 11 0f 13,Version 1.1 os & Release Date: 17 October 2022 TZ 91 PHILIPPINE @ IDENTIFICATION WS SS ‘f? LYSEZ] SYSTEM NSTRUCTIO) After clicking the "OK" button, S the browser will display the demographics and low- su eo resolution photo of the ePhillD ‘owner (Image 9); or b. IF unsuccessful, a warning pop-up message will be displayed. (Image 10) Warning 120f13,Version 1.4 Release Date: 17 October 2022 7S PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION “Z| SYSTEM For inquiries or more information, you may reach us at: © philsys.gov.ph info@philsys.gov.ph 8 PSAPhilSysOfficial @ 1388 13 0f 13