NCSC, DICT Launch Digital National Senior Citizens ID via eGovPH App

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) officially launched the digital National Senior Citizens ID (NSCID) through the eGovPH App on 15 August 2025, marking a major step toward inclusive digital governance in the country.

By activating digital NSCID, senior citizens can now easily access their government benefits, discounts, and health services without the need for physical documents.

This initiative aligns with the government's 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., focusing on digital transformation, improved service delivery, and expanded social protection.

“This launch is more than a digital innovation—it is a declaration that our senior citizens deserve convenience and empowerment in the digital age,” said NCSC Chairperson and CEO Dr. Mary Jean P. Loreche.

Dr. Loreche emphasized that this significant event will ensure that no Filipino senior citizen is left behind in a dynamic digital society.

With the introduction of this platform, senior citizens will no longer have to wait in long lines when applying for or accessing government services.

“Tanda ito ng malasakit ng gobyerno. Kasama dapat ang senior citizens sa digital age,” shared DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda.

Also present during the launch were Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes and Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay, both advocates for the welfare of senior citizens and authors of relevant legislation in Congress.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), there are over 9 million total population of senior citizens as of 2020.

As of July 2025, 8.4 million senior citizens are registered in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), and 1.2 million have already activated their accounts on the eGovPH App.

To assist those unable to register online, the NCSC will work closely with regional offices, LGUs, and partner organizations to provide on-the-ground support and digital onboarding.

Senior citizens who already have a national ID and an eGovPH account will have their digital NSCIDs automatically activated.

This historic initiative is part of the broader vision of Bagong Pilipinas of a citizen-first, compassionate, and digitally empowered government.

The NCSC and DICT reaffirm their pledge to ensure Filipino senior citizens will enjoy their golden years on the journey toward digital transformation. ■