At the Manila Tech Summit in August 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the tangible benefits of digital transformation for the nation's citizens, with a strong focus on the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and the Digital National ID. Marcos emphasized that these digital advancements would translate to more efficient and accessible public services.

This vision was further championed at the 4th National Convention on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCCRVS). The convention, which gathered nearly 1,000 local civil registrars and representatives from local government units, served as a platform to brief attendees on the functionalities and advantages of the Digital National ID.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) used the event to encourage local governments to integrate the Digital National ID into their CRVS processes, highlighting its use for civil registry applications such as birth, death, and marriage certificates. The move is part of a broader push to modernize the CRVS system and ensure that a trusted digital identity is at the core of streamlined government services for all Filipinos.

For more information, please visit the 4th National Convention on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCCRVS) page here and the Manila Tech Summit here.