00:00The Unified Identification System for Persons with Disabilities has been approved by the Department of Social Welfare and Development this year.
00:09It is also in front of the expected sale and use of Peking PWD ID.
00:15According to the National Council on Disability Affairs, Executive Director Glenda Relova, pilot testing will start this month that will last until July.
00:25It is expected to be rolled out nationwide by July.
00:30Under the Unified Identification System, the application, verification, and approval process will remain in the Persons with Disability Affairs Offices.
00:40However, DSWD will issue IDs with physical and digital versions with biometric data.
00:48The physical ID will have RFID with high security features while the digital ID will be accessible via mobile app or web portal and will have QR codes for quick verification.
