One valid ID 'sufficient' for government transactions: ARTA

Anti-Red Tape Authority Director General Sec. Ernesto V. Perez reiterated that a single valid ID is "sufficient" for transactions.

"One valid ID is already sufficient. Lalo na po yung ating National ID, it's already considered a valid ID," he told Unang Hirit on Friday, Nov. 6.

Perez encouraged the public to report any institutions that continue to demand multiple identification cards.

"Ngayon kung meron parin po kayong ganyan na experience na any government agency, even banks na requiring two valid IDs, ireklamo po niyo at makaka-asa po ko kayo na mareresolba natin," he said.

According to BSP Circular No. 608, acceptable identification documents include the Philippine Passport, Driver's License,Professional Regulation Commission ID, National Bureau of Investigation Clearance, Police Clearance,Postal ID, Voter's ID, and Barangay Certification. Transactions may also be supported by the Government Service Insurance System e-Card, Social Security System Card, and Senior Citizen Card.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ID, OFW ID, Seaman's Book, Alien Certificate of Registration or Immigrant Certificate of Registration, and Government Office or GOCC IDs such as those issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines or Home Development Mutual Fund. Additionally, valid proofs of identity encompass certifications from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons or the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Integrated Bar of the Philippines IDs, and company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with, supervised, or regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Securities and Exchange Commission, or Insurance Commission are also accepted.

Meanwhile, Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno previously reminded the public that under the Philippine Identification System Act (Republic Act No. 11055) and Executive Order No. 162, anyone who refuses to accept the National ID without a valid reason can face fines of up to P500,000.

Complaints may be submitted by filling out the online form on the ARTA website or by emailing complaints@arta.gov.ph.

You can also file a complaint to the Philippine Statistics Authority by emailing info@philsys.gov.ph or calling PhilSys hotline at 1388. When doing so, include the name and address of the establishment, the date and time of the incident, and the explanation given by staff.