
Talking about the relevance of Philippine National ID, a lot of Filipinos are still curious about it. Primarily, questions like “what is its difference from other government issued IDs?” or “why should I get a Philippine National ID?” To answer these questions, here are the reasons, perks and usage of having a Philippine National ID:
1. Application for services and benefits offered by SSS, Philhealth, GSIS, PAG-IBIG and other government agencies.
2. Can be used for tax related transactions.
3. Registration and voting identification purposes.
4. Can be used for admission in private or public school, colleges and universities.
5. For employment transaction purposes.
6. Can be used in processing passport and other travel documents.
7. Application for driver’s license.
8. Can be used as a proof of eligibility for benefits granted by the government.
On the other hand, during the process of getting a national ID, here are the information that shall be collected from the applicant:
Biometric Information
1. Front Facing Photograph
2. Full Set of Fingerprints
3. Iris Scan
Demographic Data
1. Full name
2. Gender
3. Date of Birth
4. Place of Birth
5. Blood Type
6. Address
7, Residency
8. Marital Status
9. E-mail Address
10. Mobile Number
Philippine National ID is indeed a must have for every Filipino, for a faster transaction, avoidance of fraud and securing a uniformed ID for the citizen of the country.
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