The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will now accept the new Postal Identification Card (Postal ID) as one of their supporting documents for passport application, as stated in the communication from the Office of the Consular Affairs, Passport Division.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has started to issue the new postal ID in all of its 260 identified post offices nationwide.

The DFA enforces strict rules for the issuance of passports and requires additional valid and acceptable identification cards (IDs) to be presented when personally applying for passport. This can be done after setting-up an appointment for passport application via online thru their e-Passport services.

“We are thankful that the Department of Foreign Affairs has included the Postal ID as one of their government accredited Identification cards. PHLPost assured the public and other government agencies of the integrity and credibility of their now improved ID system”, Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz said.

The PHLPost has come up with a new fake-proof Identification Card to replace the old paper-based ID in order to bring back the integrity and credibility of the Postal ID.

A new wallet-sized PVC plastic card infused with layers of digital security has started to be issued in post offices which are equipped for the digital capture of fingerprints, photos and signatures of ID applicants.

Dela Cruz added that the new postal ID would undeniably be more durable and presentable.

In addition, she said the security measures—from one-of-a-kind fingerprint patterns and a quick response (QR) code to a magnetic stripe— has been featured in the new postal ID for quick verification.

PHLPost has deployed 43 capture stations in Metro Manila, 143 in the rest of Luzon, 41 in Visayas and 33 in Mindanao. Locations of the capture stations are available in www.philpost.gov.ph. The new Postal ID costs P370 plus 12% VAT.

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