Philippines Proposes Stricter Safeguards for Lifetime PWD IDs Amid Fraud Concerns
The Philippine Senate is considering additional verification safeguards for lifetime identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to prevent fraudulent applications. Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed concern over an estimated six million fake IDs in circulation, while the Department of the Interior and Local Government proposed enhanced checks, particularly for non-apparent disabilities.
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