Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Philippine Identification System Components. - The PhilSys shall have the following key components:

(a) PhilSys Number (PSN). - The PSN is a randomly generated, unique, and permanent identification number that will be assigned to every citizen or resident alien upon birth or registration by the PSA. All government agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) shall incorporate in their identification systems and databases the PSN of covered individuals which shall be the standard number for the individual across all agencies of the government. The PSN, in print, electronic or any other form, subject to authentication, shall be accepted as sufficient proof of identity.

(b) The PhilSys Registry. - The PSA, as repository and custodian of all data shall create and maintain a PhilSys Registry that will contain the PSN, registered records, and information of all persons registered in the PhilSys. The information is on the PhilSys Registry shall be classified in a manner that allows safeguards for data privacy and security, access controls, and change management.

(c) The PhilID. - A non-transferable card shall preferably be issued to all citizens or resident aliens registered under the PhilSys subject to the guidelines to be issued by the PSA:

(1) Features. - The PhilID shall be the physical medium issued to convey essential information about the person's identity containing on its face the PSN, full name, sex, blood type, marital status, (optional), place of birth, a front facing photograph, date of birth, and address of the individual in whose favor it was issued. All information appearing in the PhilID should match with the registered information in the PhilSys. The PhilID shall contain QR Code which contains some fingerprint information and other security features as safeguards for data privacy and security, and prevention against the proliferation of fraudulent or falsified identification cards.

The PSA in consideration of advances in technology, utility, security and confidentiality may, subject to appropriate guidelines that shall be issued on the matter, provide citizens or resident aliens with mobile PhilID.

(2) Purpose. The PhilID shall serve as the official government-issued identification document of cardholders in dealing with all national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), GOCCs, government financial institution (GFIs), and all private sector entities.

(3) Fees. - The initial application and issuance as well as the renewal of the PhilID for citizens shall be free of charge.

A standard fee shall be collected by the issuing agency from resident aliens and on the resissuance of a replacement card: Provided, That the PSA may identify instances wherein fees on replacement card may be waived.