ALANGALANG, Leyte– The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA RSSO VIII), together with PSA Leyte and in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Alangalang, Leyte, successfully brought public services closer to the people through the conduct of a Colocation activity during the “Munisipyo Ha Barangay” program held at the Barangay Capiz Covered Court, Alangalang, Leyte.
During the activity, PSA delivered essential National ID (NID) and civil registration services directly to the residents of Barangay Capiz and nearby communities. The initiative enabled individuals, especially senior citizens and children, to conveniently avail themselves of PSA services without the need to travel to distant service centers. Residents warmly welcomed the activity as it significantly reduced transportation expenses and waiting time in securing their documents and services.
LGU Alangalang Municipal Mayor Lovell Anne M. Yu-Castro expressed her gratitude to PSA for its continued support and partnership in bringing government services closer to the people. In her message, she stated:
“We just would like to express our gratitude to the Philippine Statistics Authority for being our partners in every conduct of our ‘Munisipyo sa Barangay,’ and they are always with us as we bring all the services to the barangays. Madaling ma-access at madaling naaabot ng ating mga constituents ang ating BRAP. Madali na rin makakuha ng mga birth certificates and other documents from PSA kasi kasama na rin natin sila sa pagbaba sa barangay pati na rin ang National ID registration. With your support and help, everything is accessible for the public para at least hindi na kailangan pang gumastos. Maraming salamat po!”
The caravan provided various National ID services, including National ID registration, printing of National ID in paper format, updating of demographic information, and assistance in accessing the Digital National ID.
An information awareness campaign was also conducted by Registration Officer III Marife R. Molon, highlighting the importance and acceptance of the various formats of the National ID and the government’s efforts in bringing PSA services closer to communities. She encouraged all unregistered residents to participate in the National ID System and emphasized the role of the National ID in improving access to government and private transactions. The campaign also clarified common concerns and misconceptions regarding the use and validity of the Digital National ID and the printed paper format.
Meanwhile, the PSA deployed its Civil Registry System (CRS) Mobile Outlet, which catered to requests and issuance of PSA-issued civil registry documents such as Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, and Certificates of No Marriage (CENOMAR). The Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) likewise facilitated the listing and processing of requirements for individuals qualified to avail of free birth registration services.
This joint initiative forms part of the government’s continuing efforts to improve the accessibility and efficiency of frontline services, in support of the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to bring government programs and services closer to the people, especially those living in far-flung areas.
For inquiries and further information, you may visit the PSA official website at www.psa.gov.ph or contact our office through telephone number (053) 839-1884 or email address rsso08@psa.gov.ph.. (PR)
