Senator Risa Hontiveros, meanwhile, said there could be a deeper issue behind a foreigner’s intention to get a Philippine ID.
Watch more News on iWantTFC MANILA — A senator on Sunday called for a thorough probe into how some foreigners were able to get authentic, government-issued IDs, saying those behind the scheme must be found and held accountable.
Sen. Imee Marcos said the seeming magnitude of syndicate operations in the Philippines makes her nervous. Watch more News on iWantTFC "Tingnan natin kasi ang mga regulasyon. Hihigpitan daw, babaguhin, pero ang nakikita natin mismo, pareho pa rin, pareho pa rin ang mga pangalan, mga lisensya," she said. PhilHealth and BIR officials earlier said their offices would investigate the matter of unauthorized IDs.