QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 700)
To identify the Social Security (SSS) Identification system/card as the core of a unified multi-purpose ID system, and to direct the SSS to streamline and harmonize the identification (ID) systems of all government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations toward a unified system.
It provides that the Social Security card shall serve as the core of the unified multi-purpose identification (ID) system.
The Administrator of the Social Security System (SSS) is mandated to take over the work of the Director-General of NEDA to implement the streamlining and harmonization of all government agencies’ ID systems.
EO No. 420 dated April 26, 2005 is referenced; it required all government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations to streamline and harmonize their ID systems and authorized NEDA to implement the same.
It directs the SSS to build on the work already done by the Director-General of NEDA, meaning prior efforts are not discarded but incorporated into the unified ID system.
EO 700 requires the NEDA and the National Statistics Office (NSO), as well as all other agencies identified by the SSS, to assist in developing the unified multi-purpose ID system.
It grants the SSS the authority to identify additional agencies that will assist in the development of the unified multi-purpose ID system.
The SSS shall use its funds to carry out the objectives of the Executive Order.
It revokes, amends, or modifies any Executive Orders or issuances (or portions thereof) that are inconsistent with EO 700.
It takes effect immediately.
It refers to aligning and simplifying the various ID systems used by government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations so they operate toward a single unified multi-purpose ID system with the SSS card as the core.
It does not primarily create a new separate system; instead, it designates the existing SSS card/SSS identification system as the core of the unified multi-purpose ID system.
The Whereas clauses state there are twelve million cardholders of the Social Security System, and cites international reference (e.g., the U.S.) where the Social Security card is widely used.
All government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations.
The Administrator of the SSS is directed to take over the work of the Director-General, NEDA regarding implementing the streamlining and harmonization of ID systems.