According to the 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS), 90.6 percent of individuals aged 10 and above in NCR own a smartphone.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) have partnered to incorporate National ID authentication services into SBCorp’s mobile app, aiming to simplify and secure the loan application process for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS) indicated that nearly half of all households now have Internet access at home, while two out of three individuals aged 10 years and over are active Internet users.
The Philippine Statistics Authority, which conducted the study, told a Senate hearing that the definition of "functional literacy" include higher-level comprehension skills, going beyond basic reading, writing, and numeracy.
The system employs advanced methods such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and other unique credentials, including the National ID Card Number, to authenticate an individual’s identity.
The nationwide survey aims to collect essential data on the availability, distribution, and utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) across businesses and industries in the Philippines.
The fraudulent schemes typically involve phishing attempts that disguise themselves as services offering assistance with National ID registration, printing of IDs, correcting errors, or downloading the Digital National ID, among other things.
Over 87 million Filipinos who have registered to the National ID are now capable of accessing their Digital National ID online and be verified through stronger authentication platforms such as the National ID eVerify and National ID Check.
