DOST to offer secure digital certificates for websites

Published July 23, 2015 5:50pm

To help website owners secure their online properties, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be accepting applications for digital certificates at the upcoming National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) in Pasay City.

Applications for digital certificates will be accepted at the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). This is part of the Integrated Government Philippines (iGovPhil) Project of DOST.

The NSTW will take place at the SM Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center from 24-28 July 2015.

The digital certificates can be used to authenticate and sign electronic documents, secure online transactions, and enable online payment when you use the free public Wi-Fi provided by DOST. The certificates will be issued through iGovPhil’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) service.

A both open from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM will be at the NSTW to accept applications. The online application form can be found by clicking here.

Applicants are required to bring the following:

Printout of the accomplished form
Unified Multipurpose Identification (UMID) compliant card
Photocopy of the UMID-compliant card
Passport-sized photo taken within the last six months
Mobile or landline number
E-mail address owned by applicant (or authorized by owner for use by the applicant)
Latest copy of a bill showing applicant’s physical address
Consent to verify the information submitted

The PIN which will be used to activate the applicant’s digital certificate will be sent to the applicant’s address.

If you don’t have a UMID-compliant card, you can bring any two of the following:

Passport
Driver’s License
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
Police Clearance
Postal ID
Voter’s ID
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
Social Security System (SSS) Card
Senior Citizen Card
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
OFW ID
Seaman’s Book
Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration
Government Office and GOCC ID, e.g. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP ID), Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID)
Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
Integrated Bar Of The Philippines ID
Company IDs Issued by Private Entities or Institutions Registered with or Supervised or Regulated either by the BSP, SEC or IC

According to the iGovPhil website, "personal appearance before an RA officer for face-to-face verification is a mandatory requirement."

Applicants with any questions or clarifications can e-mail Deomar Pedrosa at deo.pedrosa@icto.dost.gov.ph or call (02) 920-0101 local 2622.

The iGovPhil Project is part of the e-Government Master Plan, “which aims to improve processes in government to provide better services to both citizens and businesses.” — Bea Montenegro/TJD, GMA News

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