The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) announced the resumption of the issuance of the Postal functional Card, popularly known as the Postal ID, which started last Oct. 15.
In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 17, PHLPost said the Postal ID is available in all capturing and registration Post Office sites in the country.
Recognized as a government issued ID, the Postal ID is an address verification system. It ensures the correct delivery of letters and parcels. This is also being done in other Postal Administrations worldwide.
Government and private institutions can use the Postal ID to verify a recipient's identity and address.
For security purpose, end-users such as private companies and government agencies can partner with PHLPost’s Postal ID (PID) to access the PID Online Verification System (POVS), a web portal that allows end users to confirm the authenticity of the PID being presented to them.
PHLPost added that the Postal ID is a primary document in passport applications in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
PHLPost, however, reminded the public not to fall in postal ID scams offering assistance for ID processing through Facebook and other social media channels. Transactions are on-site or directly to the Post Office.
“We expect that people will be going to renew or apply for a Postal ID card at the very least, and the public should be aware not to fall from scammers who will try to get money and obtain their personal information via text or messages and through social media sites,” Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.
He added, “Do not share personal or financial information, whether it's via Facebook, e-mail, phonecall, or text message. Apply for a Postal ID only at PHLPost offices.
The public were advised to submit their application forms and payments to the designated Post Office capturing sites.
The capturing and registration is done on-site. People should personally present to have their picture, fingerprints, and signature taken. The postal ID application is an easy and convenient process, as long as the requirements are correct and complete. (Derco Rosal)