What type of identification does the recipient need to show at the cash pickup centre to collect the money?

The recipient must present a valid government-issued photo ID to collect the funds. This could include:

  • Phil ID and/or e-Phil ID
  • Driver’s License issued by LTO
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) ID
  • MARINA ID
  • Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • Pag-IBIG ID (with photo)
  • Passport
  • Person With Disability (PWD) ID issued by NCDA
  • PhilHealth ID (with photo)
  • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
  • Senior Citizen ID
  • Social Security System (SSS) ID
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID
  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID
  • Voter’s ID
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
  • Police Clearance Certificate
  • Postal ID
  • Barangay Certification
  • Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID
  • Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
  • Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
  • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
  • Company ID issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP, SEC, or IC
  • Seaman’s Book and Seafarer’s Registration Certificate
  • Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration

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