The Davao City government is gearing up for the massive rollout of nearly 200,000 D-Citizen identification cards, prioritizing senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in a push to make government services more accessible across the city.
First District Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the Committee on Information Technology, said the registration program launched its first phase in late 2025 and has already seen participation grow by about 10 percent. Despite being in its early stages, the city is already planning the next phase of expansion.
“We are planning to conduct a caravan in every barangay so that senior citizens and PWDs can easily register and receive their identification cards without having to travel far from their communities,” Militar said during the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos on June 16, 2026, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The barangay caravans aim to bring registration services directly to communities, eliminating the need for elderly residents and PWDs to travel long distances to secure their IDs. This community-based approach is expected to significantly boost registration numbers and ensure that vulnerable sectors gain easier access to government-issued identification.
While the city has yet to finalize the total number of registrants, Militar emphasized that the office remains focused on prioritizing eligible beneficiaries. The program continues to scale up through mobile, community-based operations designed to reach even the most remote barangays in Davao City.
Once fully implemented, the D-Citizen card program is expected to streamline access to government services, benefits, and programs for hundreds of thousands of Dabawenyos. The initiative reflects the city government’s commitment to inclusive governance and digital transformation.