The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has warned people of job loss and a fine of Php 500,000 for refusal to honor the Philippine Identification (PhilID) card.
Under the Republic Act No. 11055 or the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act, the PhilID serves as the country’s national ID and is a valid proof of identity that must be accepted in all transactions.
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The PSA reiterated in a social media post on November 10 that the PhilID shall serve as the official government-issued identification document. It said that it would work in both government and private transactions.
Refusal to accept, acknowledge and/or recognize the PhilID card will incur a Php 500,000 fine.
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The violation by a government official or employee will attract the penalty of disqualification from holding any public office or employment in the government.
This includes any government-owned and controlled corporations and their subsidiaries. (AW)
