MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday appealed to Filipinos to give the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) a chance, claiming it would make transactions “more efficient.”
He made the appeal in a pre-recorded message during a PhilSys ceremonial event.
“As we pursue this long-overdue project, I ask every Filipino to give Philysys a chance so that we may maximize the advantages of a universal and secure database that will make transactions more efficient and our lives more convenient,” he said.
For those who will opt to register, Duterte reminded them that they should still observe strict health protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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