Biometrics

Biometric information will also be recorded, including:

• Front-facing photograph
• Full set of fingerprints
• Iris scan

Other identifiable features may be collected, if necessary.

8. The Philippine ID can be used when transacting with national government agencies, local government units, government-owned or -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and the private sector.

9. The law lays out specific transactions that the ID can be used for:

• Applying for social welfare and benefits
• Applying for services offered by the GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig, and other government agencies
• Applying for passport and driver’s licenses
• Tax-related transactions
• Registration and voting identification purposes
• Applying for schools, colleges, universities, and other learning institutions Applying for employment and other related transactions
• Opening bank accounts and other transactions with banks and financial institutions
• Verifying criminal records and clearances
• Other transactions defined in the implementing rules and regulations (IRR)

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