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Republic of the Philippines 2 2 if 3 AUG 2017

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular n
House Bill No. ETI

Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Today, most transactions require some form of identification whether it is a
private or a government transaction. While most of the citizens may be in
possession of one or more government IDs, there is no single universal identification
that the Filipinos can use for easier transactions.

On the side of the government, the multiplicity of identification systems
perpetuates red tape, which has always been the bane of Philippine bureaucracy.
Red tape, as defined, is the excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules and
formalities which results in delay or inaction. Since we do not have a single universal
system of identification in the Philippines, individuals have to present different sets of
proof of identification at every agency. This results in the inefficient delivery and
processing by the different government agencies because it requires different modes
of identification and verification. Sometimes, this practice has also spilled-over to the
private sector as parties would also require various identification cards to ascertain
the real identity of the other parties since there is no single universal identification
issued by the government.

Further, various organs of the government would require various identification
cards in order to avail of necessary government services. This has been made more
pronounced among the Marawi evacuees where it was reported that certain local
government units required the evacuees to secure identification cards. As such,
most of them claim that there was discrimination against them. Certainly, such issue
would not have arisen if we have single universal identification system.

Finally, the necessity for a national system of identification has risen in
importance because of the confirmed news that there are now in the country foreign
terrorists. A secured national ID system helps address our common desire for public
safety and national security.

Thus, it is imperative upon Congress to create a National Identification
System that shall address these concerns. This bill aims to create a National
Identification System that will create a single universal system of identification that
shall be proof of one's identification both for government and private transactions.
This will necessarily reduce the costs and redundancies of transactions, and simplify
the processing and delivery of government services. This shall complement the

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existing Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 in our citizens’ quest to finally eliminate red tape
in the government.

The proposed measure will certainly strengthen the capacity and capability of
our law enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and national security.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

. SALO
KABAYAN Partylist

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular i
House Bill No. SELB

Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM, DEFINING ITS
PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS, CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL
IDENTIFICATION FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “National Identification
System Act’.

SECTION 2. National Identification System. — A National Identification System
shall be created which shall provide the official identification of every citizens of the
Republic of the Philippines. A corresponding Identification Card with a permanent
‘serial number shall be issued to all citizens which shall consolidate all identification
systems issued by various government agencies.

SECTION 3. Issuance of a National Identification Card — Every Filipino citizen
shall be required to register and be issued a National Identification Card which shall
be permanent. Application for the National ID card shall be handled by the Philippine
Statistics Authority through the Local Civil Registry. The ID shall be made of tamper-
proof material. On its face, the following shall be imprinted:

Photograph of the ID owner
. Full Name
National ID Number
|. Permanent Residence
. Date of Birth
Date of issuance

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At the back of the ID shall bear the owner's signature and right thumb mark,
or their equivalents as determined in the IRR. The initial application for the issuance
of the ID shall be free of charge and the succeeding issuances shall be charged to
the owner, or to their parents or guardians for minors.

SECTION 4. Issuance of ID Card. — Upon registration of the child with the Local
Civil Registry, the Philippine Statistics Office shall issue the child's permanent ID
card.

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SECTION 5. Amendments on the Details in the ID card. — Any amendment in the
details specified in the ID card may be made either motu propio by the National
Statistics Office upon actual information by appropriate government agencies, or by
the owner — or his parents or guardians for minors — upon presenting appropriate
proof as specified in the IRR.

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SECTION 6. Functions and Uses of the National Identification Card
card that will be issued shall be presented and honored in transactions req
verification of the person's identity, such as, but not limited to:

a) transactions with any government agency;

b) filing applications for any services and benefits offered by the Government
Service Insurance Corporation (GSIS), the Social Security System (SSS)
and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation;

c) application for employment;

d) tendering income tax payments to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);

e) admission to any government hospital, health centers or similar
institutions;

f) identification for admission in all schools, colleges, learning institutions
and/or universities, whether public or private;

g) opening of bank account and other bank related transactions;

h) proof of identity, status, age, and address;

i) voter's registration; and

j)_ other similar transactions or uses which may be defined in the IRR.

SECTION 7. Authorizing the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to harmonize
all Government Identification Systems. — The Philippine Statistics Authority shall
serve as the lead agency in streamlining and developing the system. Permanent
representatives from different government agencies shall be appointed by the heads
of their respective agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Foreign
Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of
Labor and Employment, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation
Office, Bureau of Immigration, Social Security System, Government Service
Insurance System, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and the Commission on
Elections.

A technical working group may be created to provide assistance as may be
necessary for the effective performance of its function.

SECTION 8. Office of the National ID. — An Office of the National ID within the
Philippine Statistic Authority and placed directly under the Office of the PSA Board
Chairperson shall be created to ensure the implementation of this Act. The office,
headed by an Assistant Secretary, shall have the necessary staff complement as
approved by the Department of Budget and Management.

The Office of the National ID shall maintain a central database of all Filipinos
issued with the ID Card. In so doing, it shall protect the right to privacy of the

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individual and shall ensure the integrity and veracity of the details contained in the ID
Card as well as the data on the person.

It shall also adopt measures in immediately cancelling the ID cards of
deceased persons.

All participating government agencies, and private entities approved by the
PSA Board, shall have access to the details of ID cards issued by the Office of the
National ID.

SECTION 9. Penal Provisions —

a) Any person knowingly or willfully provides false information during the
application for the National Identification System shall be punished for a
fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00) but not more than
One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000.00), or an imprisonment of not
less than two (2) months but not more than two (2) years, or both, at the
discretion of the court.

5)

Except for parents or guardians of minors, any person who knowingly or
willfully attempts to register an identity other than his own shall be
punished for a fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00) but
not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000.00), or an
imprisonment of not less than two (2) months but not more than two (2)
years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

c) No person shall be registered with more than one (1) National ID number.
Any person proved to have knowingly or willfully registered for more than
‘one (1) National ID number shall be punished for a fine of not less than
Ten Thousand Pesos (P 10,000.00) but not more than Five Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P 500,000.00) or an imprisonment of not less than six
(6) months but not more than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the
court.

d) Any officer or employee of the Office of the National ID, and their
conspirators, if any, who knowingly or willfully place or inputs false data on
an individual, or without lawful authority, divulge the details of a person
contained therein shall shall be punished for a fine of not less than Ten
Thousand Pesos (P 10,000.00) but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P 500,000.00), or an imprisonment of not less than six (6) months
but not more than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court. This
shall be in addition to his administrative liabilities.

SECTION 10. Appropriation. — The Department of Budget and Management shall
recommend the appropriate funding for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Implementing Rules
and Regulations for this Act shall be promulgated by the Philippine Statistics
Authority in consultation with the participating agencies within three (3) months from

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the effectivity of this Act. It shall include, but not limited to, the adoption of
safeguards as may be necessary to ensure right to privacy of an individual takes
precedence over efficient public service delivery.

SECTION 12. Separability clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby declared
separable, and in the event one or more of such provisions or part thereof are
declared unconstitutional, such declaration of unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity of the other provisions thereof.

SECTION 13. Repealing clause. — All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive
orders, proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act, are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed
accordingly.

SECTION 14. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.

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