32M physical National ID card backlog reported by PSA due to limited printing capacity; digital version available for 87M registered Filipinos.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a 32M physical National ID card backlog due to limited government printing capacity. 51.6M cards have been printed and distributed, and a digital version is available online for 87M registered Filipinos. The digital National ID can be used for government, banking, and online transactions, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce corruption, and facilitate financial inclusion. Four banks and an e-money issuer currently accept the National ID.