Valid ID's Required in the Philippines

Whenever I do some transactions either claiming or remitting money or receiving package. I see to it that I always have (2) two valid ID's. I already experienced being rejected by some establishment because I only have 1 ID. 

So I decided to gather all the information about Identification Card valid here in the Philippines.

You may use my reference to gather them all for what may purpose you have.

1. Passport
2. Current Driver's License ID
3. Permit to Carry Firearms
4. Social Security System Card (SSS) or SSS ID
5. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) or GSIS eCard
6. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or PRC ID
7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) or TIN ID
8. Postal ID
9. National Statistics Office (NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate
10. NSO Authenticated Marriage Certificate
11. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (Original and Unexpired)
12. Police Clearance
13. Digitized Voter's ID
14. Philhealth Card
15. Office of Senior Citizen's Affairs (OSCA) / Senior Citizen's Card
ACR Identity Card ( I-Card)
16. Consular ID
17. Barangay Certificate
18. Company/Office ID
19. Overseas Worker's Welfare 20. 20. Administration (OWWA) or OWWA ID
20. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or OFW ID
21. Seaman's Book
22. Government Issued Office ID e.g. Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Overseas Employment Association (POEA) ID
23. Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) ID,
24. Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
25. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
26. PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID
27. Student's ID
28. Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID

Always remember to bring at least 2 valid ID's when transacting business here in the Philippines. 

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PhilHealth launches Discount Card with tons of benefits

I just received an email from our HR giving an FYI about the New Project of PhilHealth for Public and Public Schemes.

" Through this PPP initiative, all PhilHealth members will now be entitled to discounts for medicines and other health services.  Watson’s Pharmacy will give discounts for medicine and cosmetic product purchases while Rose Pharmacy and SouthStar Drug

will have discounts for its unbranded generic drugs. Qualifirst, a subsidiary of United Lab will also give 50-60% discount for its generic medicines. Likewise, Glaxo-Smith Kleine (GSK) will offer a substantial discount for their flu vaccines while PQ Health Shield will provide 20% discount on all vaccines given in their outlets. Other discounts will be given by Fresenius Medical Care for its hemodialysis services and Vivian Sarabia Opticals who will offer free eye examination and 20% discount on frames and lenses." 

There are two option to avail this project/program:

1. Inquire to your Company HR Department for fill-up PMRF form and new ID for verification process. More or less 30 processing days.
2. You may directly register at SM Business Service Center (accredited agent), pay Php 60.00 and card shall be released after 30 days. 

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