PHLPOST AREA 6 GETS READY FOR THE NEW PID

Fresh from their training in Manila, Training Officer Rebekah Bedia and IT Officer Ma. Anabelle Cahandig, re-echoed the guidelines and procedure on the processing of the new PID to selected Postmasters and Tellers in the area on January 21-23, 2015. Ms. Maribel G. Lenon of Postal Payment Services Division and Sheila Labordo from FILMETRICS, our partner in the New PID business, likewise shared their knowledge and skills on this new undertaking.

In attendance were the Postmasters of all the Capital POs, the Postmasters of identified PID capturing sites, and Postmasters of Post Offices with low volume of PID transactions. They were trained on the processing of PID applications and the proper handling of the data capture station which includes a computer desktop, laptop or other computing device, fingerprint scanner, digital camera, and electronic signature pad.

The new wallet-sized PID is printed on PVC and is infused with layers of digital security. It comes with a unique PRN (Postal Reference Number), QR (Quick Response) Code, which means that its authenticity can readily be verified, and a magnetic stripe that increases its credibility and acceptability.

The New PID costs P414.40, inclusive of delivery fee and VAT.

Clients who wish to apply for the New PID need to personally present themselves at the Post Office and submit the following New PID Basic Requirements: 1) Duly filled-out PID application form (in 3 copies) 2) Original copy of Birth Certificate from NSO or from the Local Civil Register with current Official Receipt 3) Any of the following: - Barangay Certificate - Billing statement - Police/NBI Clearance.

Currently, the New PID is available in all capital POs in Area 6.