National ID registration website reported technical glitches

 

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Many are concerned that the National ID system might have security or privacy issues.

People apprehensive of national ID systems because of privacy issues... then post their personal info on FB, Tw, Ig, Tiktok, uploads pictures of their family, their house, their purchases. Y'all worried about privacy? Google and Facebook have all our data already.

I'm a bit skeptical about getting a national ID since the government's information systems aren't secured enough to handle personal database. [sighs] if only our country is open to technology advancement...

What's worst is today was supposed to be the first day of the national ID registration website to be active but then....

The official page of PSA Philippine Identification System announced Friday, the first day of online registration for the national ID, that its system is having technical difficulties. 

"Our technical team is currently figuring out the source of the problem," it wrote. 

24.8 Billion pesos budget ng National ID system tapos open source application lang ginamit. nakurakot na naman yata.

First day of online registration for National ID and your site is down and full of errors. How convenient... and prepared. Lol!

Why am I not surprised about how bad the preparations were for something as important as a national ID system?

PSA site crashed in the first minute of opening for National ID registration. How can we even trust the government in the security of our data?

On Day 1, technical glitch mars National ID online registration

Ang mga clown nga naman, palpak at katawa tawa. Saan ba pinagpupulot ang nagpapaktabo sa mga department na yan. Sayang oras at bayad sa inyo. Puro bulok at basura. Simpleng online registration portal Hindi mapaganda. Paano pa masisigurong safe from hackers getting our confidential information?

Post Office released commemorative stamps to mark 500 years of Lapu-Lapu and Battle of Mactan

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To commemorate the 500 years Anniversary of the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched the commemorative postage stamp to honor the transcending spirit of heroism, gallantry, and bravery of the Filipinos.

Postmaster General Norman “Mr. Postman” Fulgencio and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea led the presentation and commemorative launching of the “Battle of Mactan” Postage Stamps which was held at the at Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City.

The Battle of Mactan was a fierce clash fought on April 27, 1521. The warriors of Lapu-Lapu, one of the Datus of Mactan, overpowered and defeated a Spanish force under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed in the battle.

“Through this postage stamp, our future generations will learn not just the day when our forebears were victorious in battle, but also the day when Filipinos acknowledged its place worldwide as a significant contributor to the development and progress of humanity”, Postmaster General Fulgencio said.

Commemorative Stamp and official first day covers of the “Battle of Mactan”, for the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines - Victory and Humanity, 1521-2021 are now available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office or can be ordered through “Stamps on Wheels”.

Stamps are also available in Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 1,Tuguegarao, Postal Area 2, San Fernando, La Union, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 6, Iloilo, Postal Area 7, Davao, Postal Area 8, Cagayan de Oro, and Postal Area 9, Zamboanga.

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Simultaneous declaration of the Integrity Pledge and signing of the Manifesto on the Pledge of Cooperation and Oath of Honesty

 

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Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade and Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairman Greco Belgica led the simultaneous declaration of the Integrity Pledge and signing of the Manifesto on the Pledge of Cooperation and Oath of Honesty as a manifestation of reaffirming the commitment of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies to fight corruption in the government.

More than a thousand officials and employees of the DOTr and its four sectors - Aviation, Railways, Road Transport, and Maritime – took part in the nationwide simultaneous virtual oath-taking and signing ceremony before the PACC today, 28 April 2021.

In his message, Secretary Tugade recalled that it was on December 14, 2016, when the entire DOTr first signed the commitment and took an oath to uphold ethical practice and good governance through the Integrity Pledge.

The Transportation Chief stressed that the Integrity Pledge and the signing the Manifesto will remind the entire DOTr workforce of the essence of public service and on the performance of duty with utmost diligence, honesty, and excellence.

“Hangarin ko na magbigay ng paalala. Paalala na 'wag tayong makalimot sa ating panunumpa na hindi tayo magiging corrupt. Ngayon, sasabihin muli natin sa pagtatapos ng ating katungkulan sa gobyerno, tayo ay hindi magiging corrupt. Tayo ay mananatiling mandirigma laban sa korapsyon. Tayo ay mananatiling isang 'gladiator' laban sa korapsyon,” Tugade stressed.

Secretary Tugade added that efforts and initiatives of the DOTr, including its fight against corruption, were intensified despite the pandemic.

“Sa ating pakikibaka laban sa pandemiya, dapat walang kurakot, dapat walang magsasamantala, dapat walang kupit, dapat ang atin lang iniisip ay kapakanan ng bayan at ang kapakanan ng tao. Pandemiya man o hindi, kailangan yung kapakanan ng tao ay mananatiling isang commitment—isang covenant sa sambayanan,” Tugade remarked.

Meanwhile, Tugade affirmed to PACC Chairman Greco Belgica that the DOTr will remain uncompromising when it comes to corruption.

DOTr Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Paul Reinier Yebra reported that based on the proceedings of the agency’s Investigation Security and Law Enforcement Staff (ISLES), from March 2019 to 27 February 2021, corruption-related cases led to the dismissal of 149 DOTr personnel and the suspension of 20 others. He added that one case was even referred to the PACC.

Additionally, DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said the agency follows a strict budget utilization and processing of big-ticket infrastructure projects, in coordination with development partners.

As for the DOTr attached agencies, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III emphasized that the granting of a franchise is free. He also appealed to stakeholders to report any incident concerning the illegal acquisition of vehicle franchises.

For the LTO, Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said they have eased the processes of getting a driver’s license and vehicle registration. He likewise urged the public not to deal with “fixers.”

Meanwhile, Secretary Tugade challenged officials and employees of the DOTr and its attached agencies to fulfill the public's high expectations from the government.

“To my fellow servants in government, remember that you are privileged to work for the people, with the people, and because of the people. Because of this, the expectations of people in you, on the discharge of our responsibilities are high. We have to reach out to this commitment. We have to reach out to the expectations of the people na tayo ay gaganap ng ating katungkulan, walang katarantaduhan, walang pagnanakaw, walang pagsasamantala,” Tugade said.

For his part, PACC Chairman Greco Belgica commended Secretary Tugade for the initiative as this serves as an example for other agencies to follow.

“Nais ko pong bigyan ng special na pagbati si Secretary Tugade, at itong Department, dahil kayo po ang unang nagpresenta ng inyong sarili para sumaloob sa gawain pong ito. Sana tularan kayo ng iba pang mga opisina ng gobyerno,” Chairman Belgica said

“This signing of the Manifesto of Cooperation and Oath of Honesty is a solid testimony of your commitment to get rid of corrupt practices and unscrupulous government workers in the Transportation Department,” Belgica added.