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Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces

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