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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
The Philippine Identification (PhilID)...........................................................................................................3
The ePhilID.....................................................................................................................................................................3
II. THE PHILSYS ✓ (Check)
General Rule..................................................................................................................................................................4
III. INSTRUCTIONS
How to use the PhilSys ✓ (Check) on:
Desktop or Laptop....................................................................................................................................................5
Mobile Device...............................................................................................................................................................8
IV. VERIFICATION RESULTS
PhilID/ePhilID has been Verified...............................................................................................................11
Deactivated Card.......................................................................................................................................................13
QR Code could not be read................................................................................................................................13
Please connect to the internet to verify the authenticity of PhilID/ePhilID.....................14
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Philippine Identification (PhilID)
The Philippine Identification or the PhilID is
a non-transferable card that shall
preferably be issued to all citizens or
resident aliens registered under the
PhilSys.
The PhilID serves as a valid proof of identity
which would help ease transactions with
government and private sectors through
easier validation and authentication of
identity.
Image 1. Sample illustration of PhilID¹
The PhilID also comes in various formats—printed, downloadable, and mobile—all of
which are referred to as the ePhilID.
The ePhilID
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issues
the ePhilID as a responsive and proactive
approach to accelerate the transition of the
country to the digital economy. it allow
registrants to immediately enjoy the benefits
of being PhilSys-registered, such as better
access to more financial and social protection
benefits.
The ePhilID is available in various formats, such
Image 2. Sample illustration of ePhilID² as printed, downloadable, and mobile ID.
The PhilSys QR code contains the digital signature of PSA, the registered person's PhilSys
Card Number (PCN) and demographic information and the best captured fingerprint.
A digital signature is an electronic method of verifying the authenticity of a document,
message, or other digital data.
1. PhilID's information displayed is dummy only.
2. ePhilID's information displayed is dummy only.
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II. THE PHILSYS ✓ (Check)
The PhilSys ✓
(read as Check) is a website that uses
public-private key cryptography which allows the
general public and relying parties to verify the
authenticity of the PhilID/ePhilID’s QR Code.
✓
The PhilSys verifies the authenticity of the PhilSys QR
code through checking its digital signature.
The PhilID/ePhilID is valid if the system was able to
verify the digital signature embedded in the QR code
and has provided the demographic information, PCN,
and the best capture fingerprint.
✓
The PhilSys is accessible via an internet browser at verify.philsys.gov.ph and classified
as an offline authentication method under the Section 12 of the revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) No. 11055.⁴
General Rule
Note that any requesting entity should obtain the consent of the individual before
conducting the authentication, in accordance with Section 12 of Republic Act 10173 or the
Data Privacy Act of 2012.³
The PhilSys ✓
is compatible with any smartphone, tablet, and computer with camera
such as desktop or laptop. The device must meet the following requirements to ensure
successful authentication:
1. Photo quality of 720p or higher
2. No visual effects and enhancements
3. Well-lit operating environment
4. Internet browser must be able to run the website and allows
the use of device’s camera
5. It is recommended to use a camera with eight megapixels
or higher for faster scanning.
Please note that using devices with lower specifications may result in unsuccessful
verification.
3 Section 12. Criteria for Lawful Processing of Personal Information: Republic Act 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012
4. Section 12. Authentication: Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Philippine Systems Act
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III. INSTRUCTION
How to use the PhilSys ✓ on Desktop or Laptop
1. Open your web browser, AJLM
preferably Google Chrome.
Type in verify.philsys.gov.ph
in the address bar and click
enter. (Image 3)
TYPE HERE!
Image 3. Google Chrome Page
2. Once the PhilSys Check AJLM
website appears, click on the
“CLICK TO SCAN QR CODE”
button. (Image 4)
CLICK HERE!
Image 4. PhilSys Check Home Page
3. Allow the website to
access your device’s camera.
(Image 5)
CLICK HERE!
Image 5. Request box permission
4. Select the mode of
scanning from the available
options. When using a
CLICK HERE!
webcam or the built-in
camera on your device,
Image 6. Select mode of scanning
select camera. Likewise,
choose a barcode scanner
when using one. (image 6)
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5. The following will display once you select the mode of scanning:
5.1 Capture screen will
appear once you click the
camera button. Scan the
PhilID/ePhilID’s QR Code
and ensure that all four
edges are in the center of
the capture screen.
(Image 7)
Image 7. Scanning of PhilID using camera⁵
5.2 Once you select barcode
scanner, a pop-up message
“Waiting for input from
scanner” will be displayed.
Scan the PhilID/ePhilID’s QR
Code using the device. Image 8. Scanning of PhilID/ePhilID using barcode
scanner
(image 8)
5.3 Users may also upload the image of PhilID/ePhilID’s QR code:
5.3.1 Ensure that the
image (JPG or PNG)
only captures the QR
code of PhilID/ePhilID.
(image 9)
Image 9. Sample PhilID/ePhilID’s QR code for uploading⁶
5. PhilID card is dummy only.
6. QR code displayed is dummy only.
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5.3.2 Click the “choose
file” button. (image 10)
CLICK HERE!
Image 10. Choose file button
5.3.3 Locate the file in
your computer and
click open. (image 11)
CLICK HERE!
Image 11. Uploading PhilID/ePhilID's QR code⁷
7. QR code displayed is dummy only.
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How to use the PhilSys ✓ on Mobile Device
1. Open your mobile web
browser and ensure you
have an active internet
connection. Type in
verify.philsys.gov.ph in the
address bar and click enter.
(Image 12) TYPE HERE!
Image 12. Browser Home Page
2. Once the PhilSys Check
website appears, tap the
“CLICK TO SCAN QR CODE”
button. (Image 13)
TAP HERE!
Image 13. PhilSys Check Home Page
3. Allow the website to
access your device’s camera
by tapping the “REQUEST
CAMERA PERMISSIONS”
button. (Image 14)
TAP HERE!
Image 14. PhilSys Check Home Page
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4. Click “Allow” button.
(Image 15)
TAP HERE!
Image 14. Request box permission
5. Select either the front or
back camera of your device.
Tap on the "Start Scanning"
button.
TAP HERE!
(Image 16)
Image 16. Select mode of scanning
6. The following will display once you select the mode of scanning:
6.1 Capture screen will
appear once you tap the
“Start Scanning” button.
Scan the PhilID/ePhilID’s QR
Code and ensure that all
four edges are in the center
of the capture screen.
(Image 17)
Image 17. Scanning of PhilID using camera⁵
6.2 Users may also upload the image of PhilID/ePhilID’s QR code:
6.2.1 Ensure that the
image (JPG or PNG)
only captures the QR
code of PhilID/ePhilID.
(image 18)
Image 18. Sample PhilID/ePhilID’s QR code for
uploading⁶
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6.2.2 tap the “choose
file” button. (image 19)
TAP HERE!
Image 19. Choose file button
6.2.3 Locate the file in
your folder and tap the
“Open” button.
(image 20)
TAP HERE!
Image 20. Uploading PhilID/ePhilID's QR code⁷
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IV. VERIFICATION RESULTS
A. SUCCESSFUL
1. If the ID is authentic and has
not been tampered with, a pop-
up message “PhilID/ePhilID has
been Verified.” will be displayed
along with the demographic
information (PhilID) and picture
(for ePhilID, as added security
feature for ePhilID).
(Image 21 and Image 22).
The information displayed in the
verification result should match
with those printed in the face of
the PhilID/ePhilID.
If the data matched, it means
that the PhilID/ePhilID is valid
and should be accepted when Image 21. Pop-up message of Image 22. Pop-up message of ePhilID’s
transacting with any government PhilID’s successful verification⁸ successful verification⁸
or private institutions.
1.1 Pop-up message on mobile device. (Image 23 and 24)
Image 23. Pop-up message of Image 24. Pop-up message of
PhilID’s successful verification on ePhilID’s successful verification
mobile device⁸ on mobile device⁸
8. Photo/Demographic information shown is dummy only.
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1. 2 The same result will be shown when you click the “OK” button or close the pop-up
message. (Image 25-28).
TAP HERE!
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LAST NAME: DELA CRUZ
FIRST NAME: JUAN
MIDDLE NAME: REYES
SUFFIX: N/A
SEX: MALE
PhilID has been Verified DATE OF BIRTH: SEPTEMBER 05, 1998
PLACE OF BIRTH: CABUYAO, LAGUNA
PHILSYS CARD NUMBER 1234-5678-9012-3456
(PCN):
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 FEBRUARY 2021
BEST CAPTURE FINGER: RIGHT THUMB, RIGHT INDEX FINGER
Image 25. Successful verification result of PhilID on web browser⁹
Image 26. Successful
verification result of
PhilID on mobile device⁹
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LAST NAME: DELA CRUZ
FIRST NAME: JUAN
MIDDLE NAME: REYES
SUFFIX: N/A
ePhilID has been Verified SEX: MALE
DATE OF BIRTH: SEPTEMBER 05, 1998
PLACE OF BIRTH: CABUYAO, LAGUNA
PHILSYS CARD NUMBER 1234-5678-9012-3456
(PCN):
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 FEBRUARY 2021
BEST CAPTURE FINGER: RIGHT THUMB, RIGHT INDEX FINGER
Image 27. Successful verification result of ePhilID on web browser⁹
Image 28. Successful
verification result of
ePhilID on mobile device⁹
9. Photo/Demographic information shown is dummy only
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B. UNSUCCESSFUL
1. A message “Deactivated Card” will show if the PhilID/ePhilID’s card is deactivated,
possibly due to the generation of duplicate PCN or the cardholder requested to deactivate
his/her card. (Image 29-30)
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This card has been deactivated.
Note that the relying party should try scanning the PhilID/ePhilID at least 3 times.
Deactivated IfCard
the authentication results are still unsuccessful, the cardholder should bring their
Deactivated Card PhilID/ePhilID to the nearest PhilSys Registration Center or email [email protected]
Image 29. Verification result when PhilID’s/ePhilID’s QR code is
deactivated on web browser
Image 30. Verification result when
PhilID’s/ePhilID’s QR code is
deactivated on mobile device
2. A message “QR Code could not be read” will display if the QR Code is damaged,
tampered, or not from PhilID/ePhilID. The possible reasons along with the instructions will
appear in the verification result. (Image 31-32)
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The result is possibly due to any of the following reasons:
The QR Code is damaged.
The information in the QR Code has been tampered with.
The QR Code is not from PhilID/ePhilID
Note that the relying party should try scanning the PhilID/ePhilID at least 3 times.
QR Code could not be read. QR Code could not be read.
If the authentication results are still unsuccessful, the cardholder should bring their
PhilID/ePhilID to the nearest PhilSys Registration Center or email [email protected]
Image 31. Verification result when PhilID’s/ePhilID’s QR Code could
not be read on web browser
Image 32. Verification result
when PhilID’s/ePhilID’s QR
Code could not be read on
mobile device
If these results show, it is recommended that the relying party scan the PhilID/ePhilID at
least three (3) times.
If the authentication results are still unsuccessful after the third attempt of scanning, it is
recommended that the relying party advise the cardholder to bring his/her PhilID/ePhilID
to the nearest PSA office to report the incident.
It is important for the relying party to record these incidents as proof in case the client
files a report of non-acceptance to PSA.
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C. NO INTERNET CONNECTION
3. In the event where there is no internet connection on the process of scanning, a
message “Please connect to the internet to verify the authenticity of PhilID/ePhilID” will
display.
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Please connect to the internet to
Please connect to the internet to
verify the authenticity of PhilID
verify the authenticity of
PhilID/ePhilID
In the event where internet connection is not possible,
you may still verify the authenticity of PhilID card by
checking its security features. Please connect to the internet to
verify the authenticity of
PhilID/ePhilID
Image 33. Verification result where internet connection was lost when
scanning PhilID on web browser
Image 34. Verification result
where internet connection was
lost when scanning PhilID on
mobile device
The relying party are also advised to verify the authenticity of the PhilID card by checking
its security features.
For inquiries or more information, you may reach PSA at:
philsys.gov.ph
[email protected]
PSAPhilSysOfficial
1388
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