PhilPost Postal ID
| Postal ID | |
|---|---|
| Type | Identity document |
| Issued by |  Philippines |
| First issued | 2014 (PVC non-biometric) 2015 (PVC biometric; current edition) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Filipino citizenship / at least 6 months residency for foreigners |
| Expiration | 3 years (Filipino citizens and foreigners with SSRV) 1 year (foreigners without SSRV) |
The Postal ID (PID) is an identity card issued by the state-owned Philippine Postal Corporation. It is a valid identification document for use by Filipino citizens in availing themselves of various government services and transactions as well as in banking and other financial institutions. It was originally used by postal carriers as a means of verifying the identity of a recipient of a mail or parcel.[1]
The current edition of the card, which was introduced in 2015, contains the holder's biometrics data that also serve as a security feature against identity theft.[2][3][4]
The PhilPost's Postal ID was previously made of paper protected only by laminated plastic. PhilPost introduced Postal IDs made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in November 2014.[5]
Physical appearance[edit]
The identity card bares the following information about the holder:
- Postal Reference Number (PRN)
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Nationality (Citizenship)
- Signature
The card also contains the issuing postal office and the expiration of the validity of the card.
References[edit]
- ^ Zoleta, Venus (4 October 2018). "Postal ID Application in the Philippines: Everything You Need to Know". Yahoo!. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "PHLPost rolls out new postal ID nationwide". Rappler. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Tayao-Juego, Annelle (25 April 2016). "Improved postal ID harder to fake". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Corrales, Nestor (10 February 2015). "New postal ID now accepted for passport application". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Upgraded postal ID, makakatulong upang maiwasan ang pamemeke sa government-issued ID — PhilPost" [Upgraded postal ID, will be of help to prevent falsification of government-issued ID — PhilPost]. UNTV News (in Tagalog). 5 November 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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