The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) suggested that the national ID system could be used for age verification, but emphasized that it must not lead to unnecessary disclosure of personal data. Assistant National Statistician Henedine Palabras said the ID could confirm whether someone meets an age threshold without exposing their full identity. The National Privacy Commission similarly backed a “yes‑no” model that verifies only the age attribute, while calling for further work on the technical framework including data processing, retention, third‑party involvement and safeguards.