AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (RA 11055)

I. Introduction

a. Speed up transactions, deter crime; this is the main purpose of this

law. Filipinos will now have an easier transacting time when engaging
in public transactions.

b. Thesis statement: The Republic Act 11055 or An Act Establishing the

Philippine Identification System perceive a lot of positive features that
can be helpful for the Filipinos. However, there are some issues or
negative effects that can be brought by this law. (edit niyonalang)

II. Body

1. Pro # 1 - Better delivery of and access to government services

a. Faster identity verification, even without bringing physical id
unlike in the past that it will take months to process all the
information.
b. Having this national id, it would result to easier and faster
transactions in the different government and private institutions.
c. It will be beneficial for both the people and the government
since the people would no longer need to take long lines when
processing documents and getting the requirements. The
government will easily identify us through this id.

2.Pro # 2 – Law enforcement

a. If you’re tracking a person who committed a crime or identity
theft, you can easily get their information right away through their
ID.
b. Aside from any modification of personal information, there is also
a prevention of crime that can easily trace if you’re having a fake
information and you’ll be punished with this act.
c. This way, the marginalized will have easier, faster access to
public programs.
 3. Pro # 3 Public Safety
a. This law is helpful for it provides easier access to people that
would easily track your complete personal information.

B. For example, when the MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) virus broke out in
2014, the Department of Health felt that it could have quickly tracked down people who
shared the same flight as a Filipino who tested positive for the virus if a national ID
system was in place.

c. This will be more effecient allowing for more Filipinos to avail

the service. Having one national ID will strengthen financial
inclusion by reducing the cost of transactions through easier
authentication procedures.
4. Con # 1 – Privacy Right Violations
a.
b.
c.
5. Con # 2 – Data Security
a.
b.
c.
. 6. Con # 3 – Cost
a. According to report, it will the amount will reach to almost 30
billion.

b. It will surely cost a lot since it requires maintaining equipment,

devices, logistics and processes to issue an identification card
to every citizen.

c.

7. Own point of view by the writer

a. This would be very helpful for many Filipinos because it will give
them easier access identification. It would lessen the hassle they
are going through when getting their requirements. It would take
you less time in lining up for submitting documents and
requirements.
b.
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III. Conclusion

a. Restatement of thesis:There are some issues or negative effects that

can be brought by implementing this RA 11055 or An Act Establishing
the Philippine Identification System. However, we can’t deny that it has
a positive features that can be helpful for the Filipinos.

b. Insightful sentence:
The Implementation of RA 1105 or an Act Establishing the Philippine
Identification System entails the development and full
operationalization of core technology infrastructure, development
of a mass registration system, use case development, and
registration of pre-registered persons. This law seeks to unify all
government IDs into one that will provide faster and an accessible
information of everyone. It will provide identification to both
citizens and resident of the country to facilitate public and private
transactions. Having one national ID will strengthen financial
inclusion by reducing the cost of transactions through easier
authentication procedures.