TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
25 JUL-2 P5:21
SENA 
S. No.
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Introduced by Senator Panfilo M. Lacson
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 11055, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2017"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 11055, also known as the "Philippine Identification System 
Act" (PhilSys Act), was signed into law to create a single identification system for all 
Filipino citizens as well as resident aliens of the Philippines. Based on this law, a 
national identification card to be issued to each registered individual must contain on 
its face the PhilSys Number (PSN), full name, sex, blood type, marital status (optional), 
place of birth, a front-facing photograph, date of birth, and address.
In a 2022 World Bank article exploring how national ID systems can be made 
more inclusive, safe, and trustworthy, one key recommendation was to limit the 
exposure of data, such as the PSN, to strengthen the privacy and security measures 
of the citizens' national IDs.
While the PSN is not printed on the front of the PhilSys card, it remains 
identifiable as it is subtly embedded in microprint on the back. This increases the risk 
of potential misuse including but not limited to identity theft, fraudulent activities, or 
unwarranted monitoring or profiling.
An instance in 2024 illustrated this risk, as the Philippine Statistics Authority 
(PSA) issued a warning to the public to be vigilant against unauthorized individuals 
approaching cardholders and taking photographs of their national ID in exchange of 
cash, as this is crucial in preventing identity theft and fraud.
Hence, this proposed measure seeks to amend the PhilSys Act to eliminate any 
visible or printed representation of the PSN on the card, including microprinted forms.


Instead, the PSN will be securely encoded along with biometric information within the 
card's QR code. By doing this, access to the PSN will be strictly limited to authorized 
parties, who must follow regulated authentication procedures in compliance with 
current privacy laws and data protection standards.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this bill is earnestly
sought.
PANFIL0 LACSON
lator


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 39
25
-2 P5:21
Introduced by Senator Panfilo M. Lacson
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 11055, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2017"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. — Section 7C(1) of Republic Act No. 11055, otherwise known as the
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"Philippine Identification System Act", is hereby amended to read as follows:
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(1) Features. - The PhillD shall be the physical medium issued to convey
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essential information about the person's identity containing on its face the
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[PSN7] full name, sex, blood type, marital status (optional), place of birth, a
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front facing photograph, date of birth, and address of the individual in whose
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favor it was issued. All information appearing in the PhillD should match with
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the registered information in the PhilSys. The PhillD shall contain QR Code
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which contains, THE PSN, some fingerprint information and other security
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features as safeguards for data privacy and security, and prevention against
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the proliferation of fraudulent or falsified identification cards. The PSA in
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consideration of advances in technology, utility, security and confidentiality
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may, subject to appropriate guidelines that shall be issued on the matter,
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provide citizens or resident aliens with mobile PhillD.
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Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or
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parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
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amended, or modified accordingly.


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Sec. 3. Effectivity Clause. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
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Approved,