Tag: Civil Registration
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BARMM Joins Forces with UNHCR and JICA to Enhance Digital Birth Registration in Lanao del Sur
In a significant move to improve civil registration, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has introduced digital birth registration equipment to several municipalities in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City. The equipment was officially handed…
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Caraga Region Sees Steady Birth Rate with Future Population Growth Expected
In a recent announcement, the Philippine Statistics Authority in Caraga (PSA-13) revealed that the region has maintained an average of 40,193 births annually from 2014 to 2023. This consistent birth rate is expected to contribute to further population growth in the coming years, according to PSA-13 Officer-in-Charge Regional Director Guillermo Lipio Jr. The peak year…
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Philippine Statistics Authority Aims to Help 13,876 Antiqueños Obtain Birth Certificates
In a significant effort to enhance civil registration, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Antique has set a goal to assist 13,876 residents in obtaining their birth certificates through the Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP). Randy Tacogdoy, the Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-Antique, highlighted that the initiative targets individuals from 18 municipalities who lack birth…
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Senator Urges PSA to Take Proactive Steps for Unregistered Filipinos
In a recent statement, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized the need for the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to adopt a more proactive stance at the local level to assist unregistered Filipinos in obtaining their birth certificates. The senator highlighted that a community-based approach would enhance accessibility and inclusivity, effectively breaking down barriers to civil registration. Gatchalian…
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