Republic Act No. 11055: Philippine Identification System Act

Republic Act No. 11055, known as the Philippine Identification System Act, was enacted in 2018 to establish a national identification system for all Filipino citizens and resident aliens. The system, known as PhilSys, assigns a unique identification number to streamline access to government services and transactions.

For children and youth, the law ensures that they are provided with a secure and verifiable identity from an early age, facilitating access to essential services such as education, health care, and social benefits. The law includes extra protection measures to safeguard their personal information, ensuring that data collected for the PhilSys is handled with strict confidentiality and security protocols. This protects the identities of minors and helps prevent misuse of their personal information, thereby promoting safety and reducing vulnerabilities.