In the Philippines, an Affidavit of Loss of Pag-IBIG ID (HDMF) is a crucial legal document required when an individual's Pag-IBIG ID card has been lost, stolen, or misplaced.
This sworn statement formally declares the circumstances of the loss, protecting the owner from potential misuse of the lost ID and enabling them to apply for a replacement.
What is Pag-IBIG (HDMF)?
The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, is a national savings program and an affordable shelter financing scheme for Filipinos.
It provides housing loans, multi-purpose loans, and calamity loans to its members.
The Pag-IBIG ID card serves as a primary identification document for members when transacting with the fund, applying for loans, or proving membership.
When is this document required?
- ID Replacement: It is a mandatory requirement for applying for a replacement Pag-IBIG ID card.
- Loan Applications: May be requested as supporting documentation if your ID was lost and you're applying for a loan, to ensure your identity and membership are properly verified.
- Proof of Loss: Serves as official notification and record that your ID is no longer in your possession, safeguarding against unauthorized use.
Legal Requirements:
The affidavit must be executed by the Pag-IBIG member (affiant) and must be notarized by a commissioned Notary Public in the Philippines.
Under Philippine law, making false statements in a sworn affidavit constitutes Perjury, which is a criminal offense punishable under the Revised Penal Code.