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Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE FILIPINO IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposal aims to streamline government transactions and to facilitate
commercial relations. It is intended to consolidate all government-issued !Ds into one
efficient and integrated identification of all Filipinos whether residing in the Philippines or
abroad. Another purpose is to provide for a well-organized and simplified process in public
and private transactions. Ultimately, the achievement of social progress and order are its
primordial purpose

This bill has been filed in the previous Congresses. However, even at its inception,
it was confronted with numerous challenges that stalled its proceedings. It the last
Congress, the bill hurdled Third and Final Reading in the House of Representatives.
Nevertheless, deliberations in the Senate was also stalled due to time constraints.

With the current technology and prolific laws that we have, the safeguards against
the argued threats such as identity hacking and unintended disclosure of information in

the cards may be properly attended, to assure the confidentiality thereof.

‘Towards this end, the passage of this proposal is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

317

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE FILIPINO IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled.

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Filipino Identification System Act”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to promote a just and
dynamic social order that shall ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and
free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services and
improved quality of life for all, Towards this end, an effective identification system is
hereby established to facilitate transactions with the government and to simplify the

processes relative to public and private services

SEC. 3. The Filipino Identification System. — The Filipino Identification System herein
referred to as the “ID system’ is hereby established and instituted as an economic and
social tool towards the attainment of a progressive society through the provision of
efficient services to all Filipinos. The identification system shall provide official
identification of all citizens of the Republic of the Philippines through the issuance of the
Filipino Identification Card (Filipino 1D card). It shall gradually concert and consolidate all
existing Government-initiated identification systems into one integrated and efficient

identification system.


SEC. 4. The Filipino Identification (ID) Card. — Every Filipino, whether residing in the
Philippines or abroad, is mandated to register personal information required by the ID
system, and upon application shall be issued a non-transferrable Filipino ID card with an
1D number that shall be valid for life, subject to replacement only under the following

circumstances:

(a) When a child reaches the legal age of eighteen (18) years old;

(b) When there is change in name and family name by virtue of court order or by
application of law, such as a married woman adopting the surname of the
husband;

(©) For lost or destroyed ID card;

(d) For other revisions that may be deemed necessary by the cardholder such as

changes in the facial features due to age or medical intervention.

Filipino cardholders upon reaching the age of sixty (60) years old are required to
renew their Filipino 1D card, free of charge.

The Filipino ID card shall be made of tamper-proof security material. It shall have on
its face the imprinted photograph, name, birth date, gender, date of issue, signature of
‘owner, the corresponding individual serial number issued by the Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA), and such other data as may be deemed necessary. The Filipino ID card
shall also have the capability to store at least the biometric data of the individual
cardholder.

The initial application and issuance of the Filipino ID card shall be free of charge as
part of the government's social service responsibility. A replacement fee shall be paid by
the cardholder.

The pertinent details for applicants with preexisting government issued identification

card shall be utilized and honored as reference in the issuance of the Filipino ID card.

SEC.5. Roles and Functions of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through the Philippine Embassies and Consular



Offices. - The PSA, as the implementing agency, shall determine, validate and
administer the data and materials required to avail of the benefits of the identification

system.

The DFA, in coordination with the PSA, shall handle the registration of Filipinos
residing abroad. The abovementioned government offices shall create a special unit
which shall be responsible for:

(a) Accepting applications for a Filipino ID card;

(b) Processing of such applications; and

(c) Releasing the Filipino ID card to the applicants.

SEC. 6. Registration. — Upon the effectivity of this Act and when the ID system has
become operational, every Filipino residing in the Philippines shall apply for the
registration and issuance of the Filipino ID card at the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO)
of the city or municipality where one is a resident. Likewise, every Filipino residing abroad
shall apply for the registration and issuance of the Filipino ID card at the nearest
Philippine Embassy or consular office of the country where they are residing. The PSA,
through the LCRO or the Philippine Embassy or consular offices abroad, is mandated to
issue a Filipino ID card within ninety (90) days from the registration of live birth

The parents or the legal guardian of the minor, incompetent, or disabled person shall
be responsible for the application and safekeeping of the issued Filipino ID card

The PSA, through the LCRO, is directed to conduct mobile registration to ensure the
registration of all Filipinos including indigenous Filipinos and those in the remote

communities.

SEC.7. Features Involving the Private Sector and the Local Government Units. —

The PSA shall encourage the cooperation of the private sector and the local
government units (LGUs) in granting additional benefits and privileges to Filipino ID
cardholders.



SEC.8. Functional Uses of the Filipino ID Card. — The Filipino ID card shall be
presented and honored in transactions requiring the identity, status, birth and all other

personal circumstances such as the following:

(a) All transactions with the government, including:
(1) Application for passport and driver's license
(2) Filing of applications for any services and benefits offered
by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the
Social Security System (SSS), the Philippine Health
Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Home
Development Mutual Fund (HDMF); and
(3) Application for clearances from the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI), courts, prosecutor and the police;
(b) Proof of identity, status, age and address for admission in all learning
institutions as well as for employment purposes;
(c) Availment of benefits or privileges afforded by law to senior citizens;
(d) Proof of identity, status, age and address for transactions in banking and
financial institutions;
(e) Voting identification purposes; and
(f) Such other purposes and uses which the PSA may prescribe

When the Filipino ID card is presented to any government agency or for identification
purposes, no other additional identification card shall be required.

Except in instances allowed under the provisions of Republic Act No. 9225 or
n Act of 2003", the Filipino ID card shall motu
proprio be rendered invalid and ineffective upon the loss of Filipino citizenship.

“The Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisi

SEC.9. Change of Personal Status and Residence. - Any person who intends to
effect changes in his Filipino ID including change in personal status, residence, or any
material data, shall have the duty to inform the LCRO, the embassy or consular office
where the person is residing, within a certain period as shall be prescribed by the PSA.



1 SEC. 10. Protection Against Unlawful Disclosure Of Information/Records. — No person
may publish, disseminate or give to third parties or entities including government

enforcement agencies any information obtained in connection with the application for the

4 Filipino ID card, including the use thereof except in the following cases:

6 (a) When the holder of the Filipino ID card expressly authorizes the disclosure
7 of such information to a third person, entity or agency;

8 (b) In the event of accident, disaster or fortuitous events, when information on
8 the medical history of the holder such as the blood type or special medical

o needs or other relevant information are needed by medical institutions and

u health service workers,

2 (c) When the interest of public health or safety so requires; and

b (d) Upon the order of any competent court

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8 Any information obtained as a result of unlawful disclosure under this Act shall be

16 inadmissible as evidence in any criminal proceedings against the holder of the Filipino 1D

7 card.

1» SEC. 11. Safeguards on the Filipino ID. — The PSA, as repository of all data, shall
20 create and maintain a Filipino Citizen Registry that will contain the registered records and
21 information of persons issued with the Filipino ID card. The PSA, as the main issuing
authority of the official Filipino ID card, shall institute the necessary measures to
safeguard the information provided in the Filipino ID card, No such information shall be
24 released to any agency, office or instrumentality, government or otherwise, nor shall it be

25 used against any person except in cases stipulated in Section 10 of this Act.

n The PSA, in pursuance of its mandated statistical function, may generate and
28 release aggregated information from the Filipino Citizen Registry in the form of summaries
2» and statistical tables: Provided, That no reference to an individual shall appear and that
30 no person can be readily identified in the released information. 7

" The information in the Filipino Citizen Registry shall be categorized in a manner that

32. allows proper safeguards in data access, security, and change management



SEC. 12. Penal Provisions. - Any person who knowingly uses false information in
applying for the issuance of a Filipino ID card or procures one through fraud and utilizes
the card in an unlawful manner shall be punished with a fine of not less than fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos
(P500,000.00) 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.

Any person who shall willfully and unjustifiably refuse to accept, acknowledge or
recognize the Filipino ID card as the only official identification of the owner thereof shall
also be punished with the same penalties or imprisonment stated in the preceding

paragraph

Any public official or employee who connives with the offender in committing the acts
mentioned in the last two (2) preceding paragraphs or, on his own, causes the issuance of
an unauthorized Filipino ID card or approves the application for the same, despite the
knowledge of the existence of fraud or false information, shall suffer the corresponding
penalties imposed in the last two (2) preceding paragraphs and shall suffer the penalty of
perpetual disqualification from government service.

The penalties imposed in this section shall be in addition to those imposed on acts

punishable by existing penal and other laws, including acts of omission.

SEC. 13. Failure to Present Filipino ID Card. — Failure of any person to present a
Filipino ID card when transacting business with the government or with private entities
requiring its use and presentation shall not be a ground to deny or limit the grant of basic
government and private service as long as such transaction is qualified under existing
laws.

SEC. 14, Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days upon
approval of this Act, the PSA, in coordination with relevant agencies such asthe DFA, the
National Economic and Development Authority, the Department of the Interior and Local
Government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of
Science and Technology, the Commission on Elections, the GSIS, the SSS, the



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PhilHealth and the Bureau of Immigration, shall promulgate rules and regulations and
exchange existing technologies and best practices on the issuance of identification cards

to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 15. Funding. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the budget of the PSA and the DFA in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 16.  Separability Clause. — If any provision, section or part of this Act shall be
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, invalidate or impair

any other provisions, sections or parts hereof.
SEC. 17. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations which
are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

SEC. 18. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,