Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1183)
The Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is authorized to implement and harmonize all government identification systems under this Executive Order.
All government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), that issue ID cards to their members or constituents are covered by this Executive Order.
The required data include name, home address, sex, picture, signature, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, names of parents, height, weight, two index fingers and two thumbmarks, any prominent distinguishing features, and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Also, agency-issued ID numbers and common reference numbers are included.
Safeguards include limiting data collection to specified information, prohibiting unauthorized data collection, instituting stringent access control systems, treating data as confidential requiring written authorization for access or disclosure, protecting ID cards with advanced security and cryptographic technology, and requiring written requests from card owners for corrections.
The Director-General of NEDA must adopt the unified government ID system within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of Executive Order No. 420.
Yes, the Director-General of NEDA is authorized to enter into agreements with local governments, leagues of governors or mayors, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), and other branches or instrumentalities of the government to ensure government-wide adoption and support.
Yes, funds recommended by the Department of Budget and Management will be provided to carry out the objectives of this Executive Order.
All executive orders or issuances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.