PHLPost resumes issuance of postal ID

MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has resumed the issuance of the postal functional card (Postal ID) nationwide.

In a news release Thursday, the PHLPost said the Postal ID registration started on Oct. 15 to provide address verification to anyone who needs the card.

Government and private institutions can use the Postal ID to ensure correct delivery of letters and parcels.

"We expect that people will be going to renew or apply for a Postal ID card at the very least, and the public should be aware not to fall from scammers who will try to get money and obtain their personal information via text or messages and through social media sites," PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.

"Do not share personal or financial information, whether it's via Facebook, e-mail, phone call, or text message. Apply for a Postal ID only at PHLPost offices," he added.

Carlos also advised the public to visit PHLPost's official website and social media accounts for the list of registration sites.

Registration is done onsite where the picture, fingerprints, and signature of the applicants are taken and payments are collected.

Issued Postal IDs will be delivered to the applicant's home address.

Meanwhile, PHLPost will schedule Postal ID mobile enrollment in barangays, business companies, organizations and events.

The Postal ID is a widely-accepted document in postal transactions by the Universal Postal Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations composed of 192 postal administration countries including PHLPost.

It is also honored in different transactions with the government, such as passport application, and financial institutions, as long as it is used within the three-year validity period.

Private companies and government agencies can partner with PHLPost to access the Postal ID Online Verification System, a web portal that allows end users to confirm the authenticity of the Postal ID presented to them. (PNA)