SSS ties up with PSA to provide simpler, seamless delivery of services

by Info @Brand Zone | July 22, 2023

The Social Security System (SSS) has taken the lead as the pioneer government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to forge a partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the integration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) with the SSS.

To mark the occasion, SSS and PSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the partnership towards the seamless implementation of PhilSys-enabled services in SSS.

“The adoption of PhilSys will open many opportunities in improving the delivery of our services, including our digital transactions, and in providing all Filipinos better access to social security protection,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said.

Macasaet added he looks forward to the positive impact of the partnership that will benefit SSS members and stakeholders not only in the Philippines but also across the globe.

Under the MOU, SSS and PSA will work jointly and share information and resources to achieve the objectives of PhilSys, particularly the simplification of public transactions and the implementation of a seamless service delivery system. Moreover, the partnership will delve into exploring various applications of PhilSys within the SSS and identify other opportunities for joint projects and programs.

Among the projects that have been identified, which are expected to be implemented within the third quarter of 2023, is the use of PhilSys authentication services and the PhilID/ePhilID for strengthened verification of members transacting online thru the My.SSS Portal and ensuring uniqueness checks for the issuance of a new SSS ATM Pay Card.

PSA Undersecretary, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Claire Dennis S. Mapa expressed his confidence in the partnership that will broaden the transition to digital, online citizen-centric delivery of services to Filipinos.

The PhilSys, established through Republic Act No. 11055 or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to provide valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens in the Philippines to promote ease of doing business for both the government and private sectors and accelerate the country’s transition into a digital economy, among other benefits.

Isumbong sa BSP.. P500K multa sa bangko na 'di tumatanggap ng National ID

ni Mylene Alfonso | May 28, 2023

Umapela si Sen. Win Gatchalian sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) na paalalahanan ang mga bangko na ang Republic Act 11055 o ang Philippine Identification System Act ay nag-uutos sa kanila na tanggapin o kilalanin ang national ID bilang sapat na patunay ng pagkakakilanlan ng taong gumagawa ng transaksyon.

Sinumang tumanggi, aniya, ay pagmumultahin ng P500,000.

Ginawa ni Gatchalian ang panawagan sa gitna ng patuloy na mga reklamo na ang ilang bangko ay tumatangging kilalanin ang national ID bilang patunay ng pagkakakilanlan dahil ang card mismo ay walang pirma ng may-ari nito.

Ayon sa senador, malinaw sa Memorandum No. M-2021-057 na ang hindi pagsama ng isang sulat-kamay na lagda bilang bahagi ng Philippine identification (PhilID) ay sinadya at kahalintulad ng national ID system sa ibang bansa tulad ng India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, at iba pa. Layon nitong isulong ang mas higit na seguridad sa mga transaksyon sa pamamagitan ng mas malakas na paraan ng pag-verify at mas mababang panganib ng pamemeke.

Ang pagpapatunay ng pagkakakilanlan ay ginagawa sa pamamagitan ng PhilID physical security features, QR code digital verification, biometric verification, at SMS one-time password (OTP).

"Hindi na kailangan ng ibang valid ID kung ang national ID lang ang dala-dala," sabi ni Gatchalian, na binibigyang-diin na ang national ID ay isang opisyal at sapat na patunay ng pagkakakilanlan.

Hinikayat din ni Gatchalian ang publiko na isumbong sa BSP ang mga bangkong hindi tumanggap ng national ID para sa kanilang bank transactions.

PSA: 10M Pinoy, nakatanggap na ng PhilID cards

ni Lolet Abania | May 19, 2022

Umabot sa mahigit 10 milyon na Philippine Identification (PhilID) cards ang nai-deliver na sa buong bansa, ayon sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Sinabi ni PSA Undersecretary Dennis Mapa, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, nasa 10,548,906 cards o 33.7 percent ng target ngayong taon ay nai-distribute na hanggang Abril 30. “PSA recognizes this milestone as an outcome of our collective efforts with partner agencies and the field offices involved in producing and delivering PhilID cards to our registrants nationwide,” pahayag ni Mapa sa isang statement.

“We are determined to continue to put forth initiatives that will accelerate PhilSys operations across all sectors,” he added. Ayon sa PSA, ang ikatlong step ng PhilSys registration ay ang delivery ng PhilID cards sa mga registrants sa pakikipagtulungan ng Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office).

Sinabi naman ng ahensiya na katuwang din ang mga field offices para mag-assist sa pagde-deliver ng PhilIDs sa mga registrants na matatagpuan sa mga remote areas sa buong bansa. Kaugnay nito, ang authenticity ng isang PhilID card at ang impormasyon na nilalaman ng QR code ay maaari na ngayong beripikahin sa pamamagitan ng bagong inilunsad na PhilSys Check.

“It is also working on the PhilSys mobile application, which is the digital version of the PhilID that can be used in public and private transactions ahead of the physical ID card,” pahayag pa ng PSA.

“We anticipate for more Filipinos to receive their PhilIDs. Simultaneously, PSA will continue to bring forward PhilSys services to make government and private services easily and conveniently accessible to the public,” sabi pa ni Assistant Secretary Rosalinda Bautista, Deputy National Statistician ng PhilSys Registry Office.