Title
Unified Multi-Purpose ID System via SSS
Law
Executive Order No. 700
Decision Date
Jan 16, 2008
Executive Order No. 700 establishes the Social Security Identification System as the core of the Unified Multi-Purpose Identification System in the Philippines, directing the Social Security System to streamline and harmonize ID systems across government agencies and corporations.
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Policy intent and governing purpose

  • Section 1 establishes the Social Security card as the core of a unified multi-purpose identification (ID) system.
  • Executive Order No. 700 directs streamlining and harmonization of identification systems across government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations.
  • Section 2 mandates the Social Security System (SSS) to implement the unified multi-purpose ID system by taking over prior assignment work.

Core ID system rule

  • Section 1 provides that the Social Security card shall serve as the core of the unified multi-purpose ID system.
  • Section 1 characterizes the system as unified and multi-purpose.

Responsible lead agency mandate

  • Section 2 mandates the Administrator, Social Security System (SSS) to take over the work previously assigned to the Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
  • Section 2 requires the SSS to implement streamlining and harmonization of ID systems of all government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations.
  • Section 3 requires the Administrator, SSS to build on the work already done by the Director-General, NEDA.

Assistance and inter-agency support

  • Section 4 directs the NEDA and the National Statistics Office to assist the SSS in developing the unified multi-purpose ID system.
  • Section 4 further requires all other agencies identified by the SSS to assist the SSS in developing the unified multi-purpose ID system.

Funding and implementation resources

  • Section 5 requires the SSS to use its funds to carry out the objectives of Executive Order No. 700.

Effect on existing issuances and conflicts

  • Section 6 revokes, amends, or modifies all Executive Orders or issuances, or portions thereof, that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 700.
  • Section 6 makes the modification/revocation automatic for inconsistent provisions, directing conformity with Executive Order No. 700.

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