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27 May 2025– Guimaras. Residents of Guimaras actively updated their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) records in April 2025, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Guimaras processing 62 demographic updates at the Fixed Registration Center (FRC) in San Miguel, Jordan.

“These updates reflect the changing realities of registrants’ lives,” said Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida B. Losare.

Of the 62 updates, 25 involved changes to key demographic details such as names, marital status, and residential addresses.

“These changes typically occur due to significant life events like marriage, legal name corrections, or relocation,” Losare explained.

“Ensuring official records reflect current information is crucial for accurate identification,” she added.

The remaining 37 updates involved correcting data entry errors from earlier registrations, specifically addressing inaccuracies such as incorrect addresses, typographical mistakes, wrong dates, and other errors that could hinder smooth identity verification.

“By making these corrections, PSA Guimaras strengthens the integrity of the PhilSys database, helping prevent mismatches and delays in accessing government and private sector services”, Losare said.

Losare also shared that of the 62 updates, 13 registrants were able to receive their updated ePhilIDs through real-time issuance.

The April updates add to the 122 demographic changes completed in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, bringing the total number of updates from January to April to 184. Updating activities during this period were conducted exclusively at the Fixed Registration Center

“Due to internet connectivity limitations in the field, demographic updates are done only at the FRC, allowing our staff to focus resources and provide consistent, thorough service”, Losare clarified.

While biometric updating—such as the capturing or refreshing fingerprints, iris scans, and facial images—has not yet been implemented in Guimaras since the start of the year, PSA Guimaras uses iris scan technology to verify the identity of individuals seeking to update their records.

“This step ensures that updates are securely and accurately applied only to the rightful registrants,” Losare said.

Keeping PhilSys records accurate is increasingly necessary as the PhilSys Number (PSN) and physical PhilID become essential for accessing government services, financial transactions, social protection programs, and other official purposes.

“Accurate records reduce the risk of identity fraud and help registrants avail themselves of benefits linked to their verified identity,” Losare emphasized.

PSA Guimaras encourages all PhilSys registrants to regularly review their personal information and visit the Fixed Registration Center for necessary updates.

“By maintaining correct and complete data, registrants help strengthen the reliability and usefulness of the national identification system for all Filipinos,” Losare concluded.

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