In its continuing efforts to streamline the process of beneficiary verification and authentication, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Information and Communications Technology Management Service (ICTMS), launched the dxCLOUD or the Digital Exchange – Client’s Link of Unified Data.

“The dx-CLOUD is designed to make managing beneficiary information simpler and more accurate. It is not a traditional database, instead, it is a tool that brings together or integrates data from various databases of DSWD programs into one reliable source,” ICTMS Director Christian Joseph Regunay said on Tuesday (October 22).

Through this data integration mechanism, the DSWD program implementers can verify beneficiary details or check if their potential beneficiary is receiving other programs or services from the agency.

“The goal of this platform is to make it easier to match information across different programs and maintain accurate records of the aid provided by the DSWD. This would also help us identify if potential beneficiaries can receive other services of the Department,” the ICTMS director pointed out.

By consolidating data from different programs, the dx-CLOUD helps eliminate duplicate records and makes it easier to verify identities and keeps a detailed history of the assistance provided to each program beneficiary.

The DSWD has also partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to develop Application Programming Interface (API) endpoints for seamless data integration.

“With the onboarding of the PhilSys National ID, this collaboration ensures accurate and up-to-date information for beneficiary verification. These integrations enhance the dxCLOUD’s capabilities as a unified platform for managing beneficiary data,” Director Regunay said.

The ICTMS director added that for beneficiaries, employing the dxCLOUD means faster processing, less manual verification, and a significantly reduced chance of duplicate records across all frontline services of the agency.

“It will also help in preventing fraud and identifying eligibility of potential beneficiaries, ensuring more comprehensive support,” Director Regunay emphasized.

The ICTMS official said this initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr ‘s agenda on digitalization of government processes and operations to enhance bureaucratic efficiency.

“This also supports Secretary Rex Gatchalian’s efforts to streamline the Department’s services and digital transformation initiatives,” Director Regunay said.#

Tagalog Version

Unified data platform para sa mas mabilis na beripikasyon ng program beneficiaries, inilunsad ng DSWD-ICTMS

Inilunsad ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Information and Communications Technology Management Service (ICTMS) ang dxCLOUD o Digital Exchange – Client’s Link of Unified Data upang mas palakasin pa ang pagpo-proseso ng verification and authentication ng mga benepisyaryo ng programa.

“The dx-CLOUD is designed to make managing beneficiary information simpler and more accurate. It is not a traditional database, instead, it is a tool that brings together or integrates data from various databases of DSWD programs into one reliable source,” sabi ni ICTMS Director Christian Joseph Regunay.

Sa pamamagitan ng data integration mechanism, maaari nang maberipika ng DSWD program implementers ang impormasyon o detalye ng mga beneficiaries. Maaari ding malaman mula dito kung ang kliyente o potential beneficiary ay nakatatanggap din ng tulong mula sa iba pang mga programa ng DSWD.

“The goal of this platform is to make it easier to match information across different programs and maintain accurate records of the aid provided by the DSWD. This would also help us identify if potential beneficiaries can receive other services of the Department,” sabi pa ng ICTMS director.

Sa mga pinagsamang detalye ng iba’t-ibang programa, ang dx-CLOUD ay nakakatulong upang maiwasan na magkaroon ng duplication sa record nito, bukod pa sa mas mabilis nitong makukuha ang detailed history at assistance na pwedeng ibigay sa benepisyaryo.

Samantala, nakipag-partner ang DSWD sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) at Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) upang makagawa ng Application Programming Interface (API) para naman sa seamless data integration.

“With the onboarding of the PhilSys National ID, this collaboration ensures accurate and up-to-date information for beneficiary verification. These integrations enhance the dxCLOUD’s capabilities as a unified platform for managing beneficiary data,” dagdag pa ni Director Regunay.

Ayon pa sa ICTMS director, mas mabilis aniya ang processing ng dxCLOUD para sa mga beneficiaries bukod pa sa ito ay less manual verification, at maiiwasan ang duplication ng records sa mga frontline services ng ahensya.

“It will also help in preventing fraud and identifying eligibility of potential beneficiaries, ensuring more comprehensive support,” paliwanag pa ni Director Regunay.

Dagdag pa niya “this also supports Secretary Rex Gatchalian’s efforts to streamline the Department’s services and digital transformation initiatives.”#