San Miguel, Leyte – The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA RSSO VIII), together with the PSA Leyte Provincial Statistical Office, participated in the Launching of the Senior Citizen Community Care Center held on 10 March 2026 at the LGU Auditorium in San Miguel, Leyte.

As part of the event, PSA deployed its Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile Outlet to provide convenient civil registration services to senior citizens, many of whom are also beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The initiative aimed to make essential government services more accessible, particularly to vulnerable sectors who may find it difficult to travel to PSA service outlets.

During the activity, PSA personnel assisted senior citizens in registering for their National ID, ensuring that elderly residents could obtain their official identification without leaving their community. The activity forms part of PSA’s continuing efforts to expand National ID coverage and promote inclusive identification for all, particularly older persons who often require valid identification to access pensions, healthcare, and other government programs.
In addition to National ID registration, the CRS Mobile Outlet facilitated the issuance of civil registry documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates printed on security paper. These civil registration documents, together with the National ID, play a vital role in enabling individuals to access public services and participate fully in social and economic activities.

The PSA emphasized that civil registry documents and the National ID are among the key requirements for beneficiaries of the DSWD, including those under the 4Ps, in availing themselves of social protection benefits and government assistance.

PSA RSSO VIII and PSA Leyte expressed their appreciation to the Local Government Unit of San Miguel for its strong collaboration and support in organizing the activity as part of the Senior Citizen Community Care Center launching, reaffirming their commitment to bringing civil registration and identification services closer to communities.

For inquiries and further information, please visit the PSA’s official website at www.psa.gov.ph
or contact our office at (053) 839-1884 or rsso08@psa.gov.ph. (PR)

ORMOC CITY — First Gen Corporation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its geothermal subsidiary, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), while unveiling a unified corporate brand aimed at strengthening the company’s renewable energy operations.
The milestone marks five decades of geothermal energy development in the Philippines, with EDC recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated geothermal energy producer.

EDC was established on March 5, 1976 as a government-owned firm tasked with developing the country’s geothermal resources to lessen dependence on imported oil. It was later privatized in 2007 and acquired by First Gen, becoming a key part of the company’s renewable energy portfolio.

“EDC has been integral to First Gen’s credibility as a clean energy leader,” said First Gen chairman Federico Lopez.

As part of the anniversary celebration, First Gen also introduced a unified corporate brand that brings together its power generation, supply, and energy solutions businesses under a single structure.

Under the new setup, the company’s renewable power plants will operate under First Gen Renewables, while First Gen Energy Supply will handle electricity supply to customers. Another unit, First Gen Energy Solutions, will focus on services such as energy audits, monitoring systems, and on-site solar installations.

First Gen president Giles Puno said the move aims to better respond to the evolving needs of customers seeking reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions.

(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)