Online Sale of Fake PWD IDs Flags Widespread Fraud in Philippines
The widespread online sale of counterfeit Persons with Disabilities (PWD) identification cards in the Philippines is being flagged as a major concern, with legitimate PWDs being deprived of benefits and businesses facing significant losses estimated at PHP 166 billion annually.
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