Tag: fake IDs

  • Three Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Government IDs Online in the Philippines

    In a crackdown on cybercrime, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) announced the arrest of three individuals involved in the online sale of fake government identification cards. The arrests took place in separate operations across the country. In Quezon City, a woman known as ‘Marie’ was apprehended on February 5 during an entrapment…

  • Iloilo City Cracks Down on Fake PWD IDs to Protect Businesses

    Iloilo City is taking decisive action to curb the spread of counterfeit identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), which have been causing significant financial strain on local businesses, especially in the restaurant sector. Joy Fantilaga, spokesperson for Mayor Jerry Treñas, highlighted the city’s commitment to tackling this issue, stating that the local government has…

  • DSWD Urges Public to Report Abuse of PWD Discounts and Fake ID Cards

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a strong call to the public to report any instances of illegal use and sale of counterfeit persons with disabilities (PWD) identification cards. This appeal comes in response to the growing concern over the misuse of these IDs, which negatively impacts honest businesses, particularly in…

  • DSWD Initiates Unified ID System to Combat Fake PWD Cards

    MANILA – In a move to curb the rampant use of counterfeit identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to introduce a new unified ID system. This system, which will feature a web-based portal, aims to facilitate real-time updates and verification by businesses. The decision…