CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — More than 13.7 million Filipinos in Calabarzon have registered under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region IV-A.
Based on the PSA’s preliminary count as of December 15, 2025, Cavite recorded the highest number of registrants with 3,503,633, followed by Rizal with 2,938,672. Batangas and Laguna posted comparable figures at 2,729,112 and 2,722,663, respectively, while Quezon registered 1,931,698 individuals.
PSA Regional Director Charito Armonia said the number of registrants reflects strong public participation in the government’s national identification program.
“We attribute the steady increase in registrations to the expanded availability of national ID services through fixed and mobile registration centers across Calabarzon,” Armonia said.
Armonia also reaffirmed PSA’s commitment to ensuring inclusive identification and improving service delivery by bringing National ID registration and related services closer to the public.
The National ID is widely recognized as a valid proof of identity and facilitates access to government services, social protection programs, and financial transactions.
On Dec. 22, the PSA conducted National ID services to bring essential government programs closer to communities. The initiative aimed to improve accessibility for elderly residents and katutubong 4Ps beneficiaries who often face mobility challenges and difficulty traveling to distant registration centers.
“By deploying the National ID Registration Team directly to communities, PSA Quezon ensured a convenient, efficient, and responsive registration process tailored to the needs of katutubong 4Ps beneficiaries,” Armonia added.
The PSA continues to encourage unregistered residents in the region to register at the nearest PSA offices, malls, and partner local government units.
Registered individuals are also reminded that updating or correcting demographic information in the National ID System is free of charge at select registration centers. (PIA4A with reports from PSA4A)