Unified Multi-Purpose ID

The Unified Multi-Purpose ID is a Philippine identity card which has been introduced in 2010. The card was developed as a single card for the relations between several government-related agencies. The agency responsible for implementation is the Social Security System (SSS), and also Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Mutual Development Fund) use the card.[1] The card is also suggested to be used as voter's ID.[2]

Physical appearance

The card features the text Republic of the Philippines, Unified Multi-Purpose ID on the top. Information fields on the front include:[2][3]

The card also contains a picture of the bearer's face and a fingerprint as well as the SSS number, tax identification number, PhilHealth number, and voter's number.

References

  1. ^ "Unified multi-purpose ID system set for January launch: SSS head". sunstar.com.ph. 2009-09-23. http://archives.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/unified-multi-purpose-id-system-set-january-launch-sss-head. Retrieved 2010-09-27. 
  2. ^ a b "Multi-purpose ID to possibly also serve as voter's ID". gmanews.tv. 2010-08-05. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/191238/multi-purpose-id-to-possibly-also-serve-as-voters-id. Retrieved 2010-09-27. 
  3. ^ "Govt to implement multi-purpose ID in August". gmanews.tv. 2009-03-16. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/152939/Govt-to-implement-multi-purpose-ID-in-August. Retrieved 2010-09-27.