The 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.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced the implementation of a unified person with disability ( PWD ) identification (ID) system by the end of the year. This initiative aims to combat the proliferation of fake PWD IDs, a growing concern that has led to widespread abuse for discounts in restaurants and other establishments.
The Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (RESTO PH) has publicly denounced this practice, stating that it is placing a significant strain on businesses.Authorities have recently conducted raids on locations in Manila where fake PWD IDs were allegedly being produced and issued by various local government units, including Quezon City, Manila, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Angat in Bulacan. The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued a warning last December against the sale and use of counterfeit PWD IDs, emphasizing that such actions constitute tax evasion. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed in December that the government has lost an estimated P88.2 billion in taxes in 2023 due to the misuse of fake PWD IDs.Currently, the appearance of PWD IDs varies depending on the issuing local government unit. The unified ID system will introduce a standardized look. In its pilot implementation stage from January to June, the DSWD is developing terms of reference for the program. The department is collaborating with the National Privacy Commission to ensure data security for PWDs and working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Philippine Statistics Authority to facilitate the smooth issuance of the unified PWD IDs. The new IDs will incorporate security features like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. This feature will allow establishments to link to a webpage portal for verifying the legitimacy of users. Under Republic Act 10754, PWDs are entitled to a 20% discount and VAT exemption on certain goods and services for their exclusive use, enjoyment, or availment
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