PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) warns the public against pages spreading fake news on social media, with posts falsely claiming the following:

1. There is ayuda or cash assistance for National ID holders; and

2. National ID processing can be facilitated online in exchange for a fee.

The PSA reiterates that it does not distribute any cash assistance to registered persons or holders of the National ID whether in card, paper, or digital format.

Further, only the PSA is authorized to register individuals to the National ID system, free of any charge. It involves capturing biometric information such as iris and fingerprint scanning, which requires personal appearance before an authorized registration personnel from the PSA and cannot be done online.

In addition, individuals or groups offering such activities are not authorized by or related to PSA.

We urge the public to be cautious and to refrain from sharing false information about the National ID being posted on various social media sites.

The PSA emphasizes that the said social media posts are not from the agency. We urge the public to be vigilant and not fall for these scams.

While the National ID is used as a valid proof of identity in various transactions, including applying for government benefits, such benefits are granted based on the rules and regulations of the concerned agency.

Only the PSA is authorized to print and issue the National ID. Any individual or group found guilty of unauthorized printing, preparation, or issuance of a National ID can be penalized with imprisonment of 3 to 6 years and a fine of Php 1,000,000 to Php 3,000,000 as provided under Republic Act No. 11055 or the Philippine Identification System Act.

The PSA strongly encourages the public to download their Digital National ID via https://national-id.gov.ph/.  

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