Today (August 6) marks the sixth anniversary of the grand vision of a fool-proof national ID system for Filipinos, signed into law by none other than then-President Rodrigo Duterte.

The plan promised a shiny new era of efficient identification, but alas, the dream remains as elusive as a unicorn in Manila traffic. Millions of Filipinos, hopeful and patient, are still waiting for their IDs to materialize—some for as long as six years!

So, what exactly are we celebrating today? A tribute to the ghost of IDs past, perhaps?

The non-existent national ID remains a topic of national intrigue, a tale of bureaucratic mystery. As we mark this milestone, let’s all hold our breath and cross our fingers for next year. Maybe then, we’ll finally see these mythical IDs. Until then, same time, same channel, folks!