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SILANG, Cavite – The municipal government of Silang has launched a digital identification program aimed at improving access to social services and government benefits for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and solo parents.
The Silang Care Card, spearheaded by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), is part of an Php 11 million digital infrastructure initiative designed to streamline beneficiary registration, verification and service delivery.
The system uses a cloud-based web application, QR code technology and pre-printed PVC identification cards to replace manual processing and improve the efficiency of social welfare services.
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Freddie Calos said the program goes beyond providing identification cards, serving as a gateway to faster and more organized access to government assistance.
“Ang Silang Care Card ay magsisilbing gateway para sa mas mabilis, maayos, at episyenteng access sa mga programa at benepisyo lalo na sa senior citizens, PWDs, at solo parents,” Calos said.
Since its rollout on November 6, the MSWDO has conducted in-person verification and card distribution in eight barangays: Adlas, Poblacion 1, Poblacion 2, Poblacion 3, Poblacion 4, Poblacion 5, Banaba and Bulihan.
The initiative forms part of the municipal government’s long-term investment in digital governance, which was announced in May.
Local officials said the program aims to establish a more organized, efficient and inclusive system for delivering social welfare services, particularly to residents who require additional government support.
