TACLOBAN CITY — Accessing birth, marriage, and death records will soon be faster and more convenient for Ormocanons as the city government and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) formally partnered to establish an LGU-operated Civil Registry System (CRS) outlet in Ormoc City.
The local government unit of Ormoc and the PSA signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Friday, January 16, paving the way for the opening of the CRS outlet that will cater not only to city residents but also to people from nearby cities and municipalities.
Once operational, the CRS outlet is expected to significantly reduce processing time and improve access to vital documents, easing the burden on residents who previously had to travel farther or wait longer for civil registry services.
The LGU committed to operate and maintain the facility, providing the required office space, equipment, and personnel to ensure uninterrupted and responsive service delivery.
In his message, acting Mayor Ari Larrazabal said Ormoc has long functioned as a service hub for surrounding areas, making the establishment of the CRS outlet a natural step in strengthening people-centered governance. “This service stands on integrity. Trust in government is built not through words, but through consistency,” he said.
PSA Regional Statistics Service Office VIII Director Wilma Perante described the agreement as a long-awaited milestone that deepens cooperation between the PSA and the city government in delivering efficient and accessible public services.
The MOA signing was also attended by PSA National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa, Assistant National Statistician and Officer-in-Charge Deputy National Statistician Kristine Joy Briones, City Civil Registrar Marinette Solibaga, members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and barangay officials.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
