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Old PWD IDs issued by LGUs still accepted by establishments, says DSWD

Published Aug 29, 2025 03:14 pm
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) can continue to use identification (ID) cards previously issued by local government units (LGUs), said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao assured on Aug. 28 that business establishments are still recognizing the older PWD IDs, while the new unified identification system remains in its pre-pilot phase.
Dumlao explained that the DSWD and its attached agency, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), are currently conducting pre-pilot orientations and technical tests in selected areas to identify potential system errors and areas for improvement before full-scale implementation.
“We're still in the pilot run of the unified ID system at mga around 200,000 [persons with disabilities] ang ating target because we also need to identify if there are any issues na ma-eencounter, may mga gaps ba in the system that we need to enhance before we do the nationwide implementation (We're still in the pilot run of the unified ID system, and our target is around 200,000 persons with disabilities because we need to identify any issues that may be encountered and determine if there are gaps in the system that need to be addressed before we proceed with the nationwide implementation),” Dumlao said.
The unified ID system will still rely on LGUs to handle the application, verification, and approval process through their respective Persons with Disability Affairs Offices.
Pilot testing and orientations have already been conducted in Pasay and Muntinlupa in the National Capital Region; San Miguel in Bulacan; and Sta. Rosa in Laguna.
Other pilot areas include Parang, Maguindanao (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao); Dagupan City, San Carlos City, Urdaneta City, and Alaminos City (Pangasinan); Solano (Nueva Vizcaya); almost all municipalities in Bulacan; Cainta, San Mateo, Santa Rosa, Teresa, and Antipolo City (Rizal); Carmona (Cavite); Pila (Laguna), Daet (Camarines Norte); Kalibo (Aklan); Candijay (Bohol); Malaybalay (Bukidnon); and Koronadal City and Surallah (South Cotabato).
One of the system's security features is a digital ID accessible through the DSWD website, mobile app, the eGov application, or other designated online platforms.
It includes a QR code that allows for fast and reliable verification by establishments.
“We will look at the result of our pilot implementation run para mas maging maayos po yung ating pagpapatupad ng programang ito (We will look at the results of our pilot implementation run to ensure a smoother and more effective rollout of the program),” Dumlao said.
The unified ID system aims to combat the proliferation of fake persons with disabilities ID cards and ensure that more inclusive programs and policies are available for the vulnerable sector.

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