CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The city government of Santa Rosa, Laguna, has taken the lead in modernizing civil registration services in the province by implementing electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system.
The program is being carried out in coordination with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which continues to spearhead efforts to modernize civil registration services nationwide.
PSA Laguna Registration Officer Aldrin Salud highlighted that the initiative is part of the agency’s response to the evolving demands of the time, prioritizing convenience and ease of doing business within the government.
“At our agency, to address the needs of modern times, we have selected municipalities, like Santa Rosa City, that are conducting the pilot implementation of the E-CRVS, or what we call the electronic CRVS, which aims to speed up the civil registration process.
Likewise, we are strengthening internet connections in our offices to make PSA services more efficient,” Salus stated during the Philippine Information Agency’s radio program.
Under the electronic CRVS system, civil registry documents are digitized and stored in a centralized database, allowing authorized personnel to retrieve and verify records in real time. This reduces manual paperwork, minimizes errors, and shortens processing time for applicants.
Santa Rosa’s shift to a digital platform is part of the city’s broader push for e-governance and smart city initiatives. By adopting electronic CRVS, the local government ensures better data management, improved records security, and enhanced coordination with national agencies.
“In the province of Laguna, the City of Santa Rosa is included in the first batch of implementation, and they are the very first in the province to roll it out,” Salud adds.
Through the upgraded system, residents can expect reduced waiting times and more reliable access to their civil documents. The digital records also support government planning and policymaking, as accurate and up-to-date vital statistics are essential for designing social services, healthcare programs, and educational initiatives.
With Santa Rosa at the forefront of electronic CRVS implementation in Laguna, other local government units in the province are expected to follow suit, paving the way for a more efficient and technology-driven civil registration system across the region. (AM/PIA CALABARZON)