PHLPost: These are the only documents you need to apply for a postal ID

Philippine Postal Corporation PRESS RELEASE: The Philippine Postal Corporation clarified that Filipinos do not need an existing valid government-issued ID to apply for a Postal ID. This is a press release from the Philippine Postal Corporation. Applicants only need to submit a Birth Certificate, a Barangay Certificate or other acceptable proof of address, and a duly accomplished Postal ID application form. These have long been the standard requirements for first-time applicants. Applicants who are unable to present a Barangay Certificate may instead submit other accepted proof of address, such as a recent electricity, water, internet, or other utility bill reflecting their name and current residential address. PHLPost issued the clarification to reinforce public awareness of the Postal ID application requirements and address the misconception that applicants must already possess another valid government-issued ID before they can obtain one. “The Postal ID has always been intended to make it easier for Filipinos to establish their identity, especially those applying for their first government-issued ID,” said Postmaster General and CEO Maximo C. Sta. Maria III. “By presenting a Birth Certificate and proof of address, eligible applicants can already begin the process of securing a trusted government-issued ID.” As one of the country’s most accessible government-issued identification cards, the Postal ID is especially beneficial for first-time ID holders, students, job seekers, senior citizens, solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and individuals in underserved communities. Widely accepted in both public and private transactions, the Postal ID may be used for opening bank accounts, applying for a passport, claiming parcels, sending and receiving mail, and processing various legal and financial transactions. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading