The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) XII recorded a total of 519,098 registrants for Step 1 registration in Region XII or about 74.63% of the target individuals belonging to low income households as of 02 March 2021.

The Step 1 Registration in the region started on 18 January 2021 and expected to end on 31 March 2021. Step 1 is the collection of registrant’s demographic information and appointment setting for Step 2.

Step 2 is the validation of demographic information and capturing of biometric information such as fingerprints, iris scan, and front facing photograph at registration centers. It will commence on May 2021.

Step 3 is the issuance of PhilSys Number (PSN) and PhilID.

The PhilSys project emphasizes inclusive coverage, enabling access to the most vulnerable groups such as the poor, people living in geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Built on a Privacy-by-Design principle, the PhilSys will adopt the latest technologies and innovations in the implementation of the project underscoring the importance of privacy of individuals and security of information under the system.