The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) calls on Persons with Disability (PWD ID) holders, whether valid or expired, to register through the Unified Persons with Disabilities Identification System (UPWDIS).

According to the DSWD, the UPWDIS is a centralized platform that aims to build a single and reliable database for PWDs.

The unified system aims to prevent the use of fake IDs, ensure that benefits go to qualified beneficiaries, and to make it easier for PWDs to access services.

The DSWD stated that UPWDIS includes security features, such as a unique QR code and an alphanumeric code for verification. A digital ID can also be obtained after registration.

The validity period for PWDs with non-apparent disabilities is five years, while those for persons with permanent disabilities are valid for life.