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Claim: The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) is giving P5,000 in cash assistance to existing national ID holders or those signing up for a national ID online.
Rating: FALSE
Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim has gained 1,800 likes, 3,100 comments, 217 shares, and 324,000 views as of writing.
The post claims that individuals, regardless of whether they already have a national ID or are just about to obtain one, are eligible to receive P5,000. This will supposedly be sent through GCash, Maya, Palawan Express, Cebuana Lhuillier, or Smart Padala to those who register using the link provided in the post.
The post also features the logos of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and PhilSys.
The facts: The PSA, PhilSys’ implementing agency, has repeatedly denied claims that it offers cash aid to national ID holders. It has previously released advisories in August, September, and October warning the public about these false posts circulating on social media.
“While the National ID is used as a valid proof of identity in various transactions, including applying for government benefits, such benefits are granted based on the rules and regulations of the concerned agency,” the PSA said in its August 2024 advisory.
Fake link: The purported registration site linked in the post is not an official government website of either the PSA or PhilSys, but a blogging site that mimics a registration form.
It asks individuals to provide their personal information such as full name, email address, mobile number, and password. Filling out unofficial application forms may expose users to phishing scams. (READ: Phishing 101: How to spot and avoid phishing)
For legitimate updates about the PSA’s programs and services, visit its official Facebook account.
Getting a national ID: PhilSys is the centralized identification system for all Filipino citizens and resident aliens in the Philippines that facilitates the issuance of a national ID. Applicants must present the necessary documents to obtain an ID at their nearest registration center.
A digital version and a paper-printed ePhilID are also available. (EXPLAINER: How Filipinos can get a digital national ID)
Previous fact checks: Rappler has previously debunked false claims related to PhilSys and PSA, with most of the posts falsely claiming cash aid for holders of the national ID:
- FACT CHECK: No P8,000 cash aid from PhilSys for national ID holders
- FACT CHECK: P5,000 cash aid for national ID holders report uses spliced audio
- FACT CHECK: No P3,000 cash aid from PhilSys for national ID holders
- FACT CHECK: Link for 2024 PhilSys scholarship program posted by fake page
- FACT CHECK: No PhilSys program offering P5,000 aid for national ID holders
– James Patrick Cruz/Rappler.com
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