English News
The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office IV-A (PSA RSSO IV-A) encouraged members of the League of Civil Registrars of Batangas Province (LCRBP) to explore the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) during their 3rd Quarter Meeting held on September 17, 2026, at NDN Resorts, Brgy. Aya, Talisay, Batangas. Registration Officer III Juliedin B. Nohay provided an overview of NIDAS, including its Tier 1 and Tier 2 services, the authentication process, and the requirements and procedures for institutions interested in becoming NIDAS relying parties.
Ms. Nohay emphasized the potential of NIDAS to strengthen identity verification in civil registry transactions involving the issuance and availing of civil registry documents.
By providing an authorized means of authenticating an individual’s identity through the National ID, NIDAS can serve as an added safeguard against identity-related risks, complement existing verification procedures, and support more secure and efficient delivery of civil registry services. Its potential integration into appropriate digital systems may also contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of local government services, particularly by enabling more seamless and reliable identity verification in digital transactions.
The presentation was followed by an open forum where the civil registrars raised questions and sought clarifications on the implementation and possible applications of NIDAS in their respective offices.
Among the concerns discussed were subscription fees, the duration of the subscription contract, and the proper use and protection of the Digital National ID.
The participants expressed interest in learning more about NIDAS, with two Local Civil Registry Offices (LCROs) requesting information materials to facilitate discussions with their respective information technology personnel and explore the possible integration of the service into their systems.
MANILA, Philippines — Banda Kawayan Pilipinas (BKP) will represent the Philippines at the 20th Festival Internacional de Folklore Ashpa Súmaj (FIFAS), to be held from October 6 to 12, 2026 in Las Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Now celebrating its 20th edition, FIFAS is an international cultural gathering that brings together folklore ensembles and artists from different countries for several days of performances, cultural exchange, and activities celebrating the diversity of the world’s traditional arts. The Philippine delegation will join participating groups in presenting the country’s musical heritage to Argentine and international audiences.
Banda Kawayan Pilipinas will showcase the distinctive sound of Filipino bamboo music through its bamboo marimbas, bumbongs, angklungs, and kalagong. The ensemble’s bamboo instruments were personally crafted and developed by its founder, Prof. Siegfredo B. Calabig, including the “Kalagong”, his original musical invention and one of the group’s signature instruments.
BKP’s participation in FIFAS continues its mission of bringing Philippine music and culture to the international stage. Following the festival, the delegation will also undertake cultural engagements in Buenos Aires, further promoting friendship and cultural exchange between the Philippines and Argentina.
With a musical tradition dating back to 1973, Banda Kawayan Pilipinas carries to Argentina a distinctly Filipino musical experience—transforming bamboo into an instrument of artistry, heritage, and cultural diplomacy.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) RSSO IV-A and PSO Batangas conducted a Civil Registry System (CRS) Mobile Service Outlet at Nestlé Lipa, Brgy. Bagong Pook, Lipa City, Batangas on 17 September 2026, providing convenient access to civil registry documents for employees and clients in the area.
A total of 55 clients were served during the activity. Among the documents requested were 43 Certificates of Live Birth, 10 Certificates of Marriage, and 2 Certificates of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR).
The conduct of the mobile service outlet underscores the PSA’s commitment to making civil registry services more accessible, convenient, and responsive to the needs of the public.
Through initiatives such as the CRS Mobile Service Outlet, PSA Batangas continues to bring its services closer to communities and institutions, helping ensure that Filipinos can conveniently secure vital civil registry documents.
Tagalog News
LUNGSOD QUEZON — Mas magiging madali at kumportable na ngayon ang pagkuha ng pasaporte at iba pang serbisyong konsular para sa mga residente!
Opisyal nang inilunsad ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) at Araneta Group ang kanilang bagong tanggapan sa loob ng komersyal na kompleks sa Araneta City.
Layunin nitong ilapit ang gobyerno sa taumbayan at wakasan ang siksikan at mabagal na transaksyon sa mga lumang opisina.
Mga Highlights ng Bagong Tanggapan:
Madaling Puntahan: Nasa loob ng komersyal na sentro para sa mas ligtas at komportableng transaksyon.
Espesyal na Lane: May inilaang courtesy lane para sa mga senior citizen, buntis, at mga taong may kapansanan (PWD).
Modernong Pasilidad: Dinisenyo para mapabilis ang pagproseso at matugunan ang dagsa ng mga aplikante araw-araw.
Dumalo sa engrandeng pagbubukas at pagbabasbas sina DFA Undersecretary Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, PDC President Manuel “Mar” A. Roxas, at Quezon City District III Councilor Wencerom Benedict “Wency” Lagumbay (na kumatawan kay Mayor Joy Belmonte).
Ayon kay Roxas, patunay ito ng matagumpay na pagtutulungan ng pribadong sektor at pamahalaan para sa pagpapatayo ng bansa.
Pinuri rin ng lokal na pamahalaan ang hakbang na ito dahil mas mapapabilis at mapapasimple nito ang serbisyo sa mga mamamayan.
Ang ribbon cutting ay pinangunahan nina Manuel “Mar” A. Roxas President, Progressive Development Corporation (PDC) under Araneta Group, Araneta City, Usec. Maria Theresa B. Dizon – De Vega Undersecretary for Administration DFA, Assec. Anne Jalando-on Assistant Secretary Office of Consular Affairs DFA, kasama sina Ms. Lorna D. Fabian SVP for Leasing, Araneta City, Ms. Elea V. Perez Head of Consular Office, CO NCR Northeast DFA, Dir. Charles Andrei P. Macaspac Director, Consular Office Coordinating Division, Hon. Wencerom Benedict “Wency” Lagumbay Councilor, District III, Quezon City, Mr. Juan Rowell L. Recinto Senior Management Consultant, Araneta City, Mr. Morriel A. Abogado Vice President for Operations, Araneta City.
Naging panauhing tagapagsalita si Tagapangulong Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran sa isang talakayang ginanap sa Pang-alaalang Sentrong Medikal Quirino (Quirino Memorial Medical Center) noong 26 Agosto 2026.
Tinalakay niya rito ang tema ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa kaugnay sa serbisyo publiko.
Naging malalim ang talakayan sa pagsagot ng ilang katanungan hinggil sa kung paano higit na mapagtitibay ang serbisyo publiko sa naturang ospital sa pamamagitan ng mabisa at episyenteng komunikasyon sa wikang Filipino, sa tulong ng artificial intelligence (AI).
Sa bandang huli, ipinaalala ni Tagapangulong Barrios-Taran na sa bawat serbisyong naihahatid sa wikang nauunawaan ng lahat, higit na nagiging makabuluhan ang paglilingkod sa bayan.
Nagbigay ng mensahe si Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran, Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), sa mga bagong pinarangalan sa Gawad Gintong Laurel 2026 ng Pambansang Samahan ng mga Propesyonal at Mananaliksik sa Pilipinas (PSPPI) noong 19 Setyembre 2026 sa Red Hotel, Cubao, Lungsod Quezon.
Sa kaniyang talumpati ng inspirasyon na may paksang “Ang Tunay na Nagbubunga,” hinimok ni Tagapangulong Barrios-Taran ang mga bagong pinarangalan na huwag mapagod sa pagiging ilaw at inspirasyon para sa bayan. Binigyang-diin niya ang kahalagahan ng tapat na paglilingkod sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.
“Mas madaling maging magaling kaysa maging liwanag,” pahayag ng Tagapangulo. “Madaling maging mahusay kapag maraming resources. Madaling magtagumpay kapag papalakpakan ka ng lahat. Ngunit ang maging liwanag? Iba po iyon. Ang liwanag ay kailangan lang kapag madilim. Kaya kayo naririto ngayong gabi. Hindi dahil madali ang pinagdaanan ninyo kundi dahil pinili ninyong magsindi kahit mahirap.”
Ibinahagi rin niya ang kaniyang personal na karanasan at pasasalamat sa PSPPI na naggawad sa kaniya ng Gawad Gintong Laurel noong 25 Abril 2026. Aniya, ito ang pinakaunang pagkilalang natanggap niya bilang Komisyoner at Tagapangulo ng KWF at nagdulot sa kaniya ng malaking kagalakan at inspirasyon.
Ang Gawad Gintong Laurel ang pinakamataas na pagkilala ng PSPPI sa mga indibidwal at institusyong gumagawa ng higit sa inaasahan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang oras, talento, puso, malasakit, at paninindigan, at nag-iiwan ng makabuluhang bakas sa kanilang larang at sa lipunan.
