CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga(PIA) --A total of  172,765 individuals in Kalinga registered in the  Philippine Identification System(PhilSys), as of January 30, 2024.

The Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA)-Kalinga reported that Tabuk City  has the  the highest number of national ID registrants  with 89,879,  followed by Pinukpuk (26,464), Rizal (17,065), Balbalan (9,834), Tinglayan (9,028), Lubuagan (7,451), Pasil (6,865), and Tanudan (6,179).

Some  111,178 individuals have been issued  ePhilID , or a digital copy of the national ID  which can serve as an alternative while waiting for the physical ID card to be delivered.

 PSA-Kalinga said it is employing various strategies to increase registration, including going school to school as majority of remaining unregistered residents are children aged five to 15 years-old.

It  recently started a registration drive in the campuses of Kalinga State University to make it easier for students and employees to register.

A registration center  is also set up within the offices of the Social Welfare and Development  especially for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

The PSA-Kalinga has also rolled out the PhilSys on Wheels utilizing a roving vehicle  that goes  to communities to bring the registration to the doorstep of people in areas where many are still unregistered.

Taking advantage of the large gathering of people from all over the province coming  to Tabuk for the  29th Kalinga Founding Anniversary and 5th Bodong Festival, the PSA has a  booth at Capitol Hills, Bulanao,  where  they can register in the PhilSys. It is open from  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Feb.5 until Feb.16(except Sundays).

Getting a national ID is not  mandatory, but having  one is highly encouraged as it is a valid proof of identity for public and private transactions.(JDP/IOS-PIA CAR)