28 January 2025– Guimaras. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Guimaras Provincial Statistical Office has successfully registered a total of 9,571 individuals under the Philippine Identification System (National ID), reaching 53.02% of its target of 18,050 registrants for the year.

“There was a shortfall in the provincial target despite all efforts in ensuring that all residents are in the National ID system. It was due to weather inclement, health and safety concerns and scheduling conflicts that hampered the teams' operations”, Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida B. Losare said.

Of the total registrants, 168 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and 2,662 children aged 0-4 years old were also successfully registered, demonstrating the program’s inclusivity across various demographic groups.

"The PSA Guimaras has successfully registered 9,571 individuals, marking a key milestone in our National ID registration campaign. We are especially proud to have included 168 OFWs and 2,660 children aged 0 4 years old, ensuring that even the youngest and those working abroad are covered by this important identification system," Losare said.

The registration campaign has seen strong participation across the municipalities of Guimaras.

In Jordan (capital), the leading municipality, 2,656 residents were registered, with October (556) as the peak month. Buenavista recorded 2,313 registrants, with high participation in June (694), April (412), and May (445). San Lorenzo achieved 1,901 registrations, while Nueva Valencia and Sibunag registered 1,597and 1,104 individuals, respectively.

"Reaching diverse groups such as OFWs and children demonstrates the comprehensive nature of this registration campaign," Losare said.

“It’s critical that all Filipinos, regardless of age or location, have access to this National ID system. The inclusion of 168 OFWs and the registration of children aged 0-4 underlines our commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind,” Losare added.

With 9,571 registrations completed, Guimaras is also proud to achieve more than 50% of its goal of 18,050 registrations in 2024.

Losare assured that the program will continue this 2025 to engage residents through fixed registration centers, as well as mobile teams visiting geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas to ensure that all Guimaras residents have the opportunity to participate.

PSO Losare also expressed her gratitude and support for the ongoing registration efforts and encouraged the team to go the extra mile in 2025.

"We remain committed to ensuring that all residents of Guimaras, including those in remote areas and our OFWs, have access to the National ID system,” Losare said.

“The PSA Guimaras will continue its registration efforts through both walk-in registration centers and mobile teams to reach every corner of the province." She added.