SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) -- Chief Statistical Specialist Dr. Randy M. Tacogdoy of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Antique highlighted the importance of information technology (IT) in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS).

As the country celebrates the 33rd Civil Registration Month (CRM) this February, Tacogdoy sees the critical role of digital transformation through IT in delivering effective and efficient CRVS in the country.

In a radio program on February 1, he said that IT systems are necessary for the management of a CRVS system, which includes the collection, transmission, storage, protection, and retrieval of personal data.

(DVSS), CRVS Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Analysis of National Causes of Death for Action (ANACONDA). 

Also, the Civil Registry System Information Technology Project Phase 2 (CRS-ITP2) here is now in the works and, when completed, will capacitate PSA Antique in accepting applications for and releasing civil registry documents such as birth, death, and marriage registrations, and Certificate of No Marriage or CENOMAR.

This means that Antiqueños will no longer have to travel to Iloilo City and Kalibo, Aklan, and expend more time and financial resources to avail themselves of civil registry documents.

Civil Registry Office (MCRO) and sign up for the PBRAP.

Once the unregistered birth is verified, PSA will proceed with the application and will provide the birth registration for free. (AAL/BPS/PIA Antique)