DSWD issuing unified PWD IDs amid proliferation of fakes

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Sunday that a unified identification system for persons with disability will be

The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced on Sunday that a unified identification system for persons with disability will be implemented by December.

According to Dumlao, the new PWD IDs would bear security features, such as radio frequency identification, to link establishments to a webpage portal for verification of the legitimacy of the user. It can be recalled that the Restaurant Owners of the Philippines has denounced the “widespread abuse” of fake PWD IDs for discounts in restaurants and other establishments, noting that it “is now putting a serious strain on restaurants and other businesses.”

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

MlaStandard /  🏆 20. in PH

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

NCDA Calls for Public Help in Combating Sale of Fake PWD IDsThe National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) is asking the public to report any instances of the sale or illegal use of fake disability ID cards. The NCDA Executive Director explained the importance of reporting such activities and highlighted the benefits and privileges enjoyed by legitimate PWDs.
Read more »

[Good Business] The problem of fake PWD IDs: Vigilance at a costChallenging as the times may be in overcoming this modus operandi, compassion and understanding must still prevail
Read more »

Police raid room in Manila where fake PWD IDs are allegedly printedLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »

DSWD to Pilot Test Unified PWD ID System in 2024The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch a pilot program for a unified identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in 2024. The initiative aims to combat the increasing number of fake PWD IDs in circulation. The pilot testing will evaluate the application, verification, and approval processes of the new ID, which will feature standardized design and security measures.
Read more »

Senator Backs Unified ID System for Persons with DisabilitiesSenator Aquilino Pimentel III expressed support for the National Council on Disability Affairs' (NCDA) proposal for a unified identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to address the misuse of PWD identification cards. The proposed system aims to eliminate fraudulent issuance of PWD IDs and uphold the rights of qualified individuals. Pimentel emphasized the need to utilize government resources efficiently and ensure the protection of benefits for genuine PWDs.
Read more »

Philippines to Implement Unified PWD ID System by Year-EndThe Philippine government is set to launch a unified person with disability (PWD) identification (ID) system by the end of 2023 to combat the growing issue of fake PWD IDs being used for discounts.
Read more »