Kalibo, Aklan - March 11, 2024 - The Philippine Statistics Authority Aklan is currently conducting National ID registration for children aged 1 to 4 years old in the province of Aklan.

According to Engr. AntonetB. Catubuan, ChiefStatistical Specialist, the registration started last February 6 and is being rolled out at PSA-Aklan’s Fixed Registration Center and various municipalities of the province through mobile mode.

“We have deployed hired registration personnel to conduct this activity in schools and different Daycare Centers so that parents or guardians could easily access our service,” Engr. Catubuan said.

Parents who wish to register their children for a national ID should bring their PhilID or ePhilID along with the child's birth certificate during registration.

Meanwhile, an authorization letter from the child’s parent and a valid ID of the parent will be required, in addition to those mentioned above, for guardianswho will accompany the kids.

After registration, childrenwill be issuedan ePhilID, and their PhilSysNumber (PSN) will be linked to the PSN of the parent or guardian.

The demographic information that will be collected during registration includes sex, date of birth, place of birth,blood type, address,nationality, mobile number,and a front-facing photo.

As of March 10, a total of 3,535 kids aged 1-4 have been registered to PhilSys in Aklan.

ENGR. ANTONET B. CATUBUAN