PCG, PSA sign data-sharing deal to speed up personnel services

GMA Network - Oct 18, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have signed a data-sharing agreement to simplify the process of obtaining civil registry documents for personnel seeking benefits and other services.

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