The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA RSSO XII) strongly warns the public against the fake news spreading in social media sites and rumors promising an ayuda or cash assistance for Senior Citizens registered in National ID.

        The PSA emphasizes that any ayuda or cash assistance for the Senior Citizens are not granted by PSA. Thus, the registration on National ID may be a requirement of the concerned agency for their beneficiaries’ specially senior citizens.

        In various transactions, the National ID is accepted as valid proof of identity. It is also used in applying for government benefits, such benefits are granted based on the rules and regulations of the concerned agency.

        The National ID's legitimate information can be found on the following sites, which the public is encouraged to follow or visit.

•       Website – https://philsys.gov.ph or https://psa.gov.ph

•       Facebook – https://facebook.com/PSAPhilSysOfficial