MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – With the fire that gutted the Manila Central Post Office today, Filipinos can expect another 5-year delay in the delivery of their long-delayed National ID.

The Philippine Statistics Authority which is in charge of the production of the National ID, told The Adobo Chronicles that Filipinos who have not yet received their IDs will have to re-register and go through the application and waiting process all over again, which could take at least 5 years.

This is a developing story.

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