“The National ID system is aligned with Mayor Ruffy Biazon’s aim for Muntinlupa to become a smart city. It can help not just in anti-crime efforts, but also in the implementation of social services. Muntinlupa’s MUNTIcen and MUNConnect programs are commendable,” Lacson said in Filipino at the flag-raising ceremony of the Muntinlupa City government early Monday.
“This is also in line with my advocacy to have full digitalization of all government transactions. And we can start such implementation in your city,” he added.
MUNTIcen is the city’s unified ID system designed to streamline citizen services. MUNConnect is a public WiFi system placed in key locations.
Earlier, Lacson lamented the poor implementation by the national government of the National ID system has prevented the PhilSys Act from reaching its potential as a key to maintaining peace and order, as well as the effective delivery of social services.
But he noted the initiatives of LGUs like Muntinlupa City to become smart cities or villages show that they are in a better position to implement programs that benefit their constituents.
Lacson reiterated that he is prepared to help ramp up such an implementation of the National ID system on a national level.
“Let’s not wait for the national government on this. We can start working towards becoming a smart village. I am prepared to do what is needed to scale this up on a national level,” he said.
