It's my first time that tech will go with a government agency like National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and it is one of the most important identifications that we need, the NBI clearance.
From 6 steps, it now reduced to 3. Thanks to their new system which you can apply or renew your NBI clearance online by visiting clearance.nbi.gov.ph .This website will work either on desktop or thru smartphone. I tried it using the stock browser of my Android phone and it worked fine.
Hosts of the event Ariella Arida and Venus Raj both got their NBI clearance as easy as 1-2-3. Only 1 email address is valid for one name for NBI clearance application. The applicant must fill in true inforamation and purpose for application. He/she can choose on the date and the NBI office to process the remaining details. On the chosen NBI office, the photo capture, finger print scanning and printing. Another great thing is you can pay via Bayad Center, Globe GCash or the number of participating banks. The fee costs Php 140.
It's been awhile that I applied for an NBI clerance and this new way will gonna save me some time, more privacy and no more mess on my fingers with the new finger print scanning. Me and all of the media there experienced the entire process. The "hit" remark is still there which the gov't agency said that the main reason is the naming itself (they gave an example that in case that there will be a lot of Juan dela Cruz).
A mobile app is also in the works right now. In my conversation with an IT personnel in NBI about the upcoming app, I suggested that this should work even in a dual core Android app so that it will encourage more Filipinos to apply for an NBI clearance the online way.
