Roll-out of Barangay civil registry assistance program (BRAP) intensified in Guimaras.
In tandem with the National ID mobile registration, the Guimaras provincial statistical office (PSO) has intensified the roll-out of the Barangay Civil Registry Assistance Program (BRAP) in pursuit of its commitment to inclusivity in delivering innovative public service.
As of August 22, 2025, a total of 3,646 records were submitted for verification, of which 2,990 were successfully verified, and 2,363 were issued Omnibus Certification.
“Of these, 763 birth records have been registered through electronic endorsement, out-of-town processing, and regular processing,” Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida B. Losare said.
For Security Paper (SECPA) generation and awarding, 561 SECPA copies were generated — 84 from the Central Office and 477 from the Regional Statistical Services Office. Of these, 208 SECPA copies were already awarded to beneficiaries, equivalent to 37% of the total generated.
Per municipality, Nueva Valencia led with 1,384 submissions, 393 registered records, and the highest number of SECPAs awarded at 145 beneficiaries. Jordan town followed with 914 submissions and 183 registered records, 3 copies of SECPs awarded out of 145 available.
Buenavista registered 132 records from 512 submissions, with 33 SECPAs awarded. San Lorenzo with 132 submissions, 26 registered records, and no SECPAs generated. Sibunag submitted 704 records with 29 registered, showing strong efficiency in SECPA distribution, awarding 27 out of 28 available or about 96%.
Meanwhile, the National ID mobile registration allowed residents the opportunity to secure their National Identification System (PhilSys) credentials in the form of a physical card, in paper format, or the Digital National ID accessible through the eGovPH app. (pr)
