DOJ alarmed over 6 million Filipinos using fake PWD IDs

GMA Network - Oct 8, 2026

There are about six million Filipinos who are using fake PWD (Persons with Disability) IDs and the Department of Justice (DOJ) find the figure alarming, according to the report of Darlene Cay on "Saksi" Thursday.

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