I am actually in the Philippines at the moment so I am kind of concerned, I would like to know if I would need some sort of identification issued to me in the Philippines before I can use coins.ph.
Yes, because that's a basic requirement, actually try to register and you will see what kind of IDs they will accept for verification.
List is here
https://support.coins.ph/hc/fil/articles/360000012161-Anong-mga-ID-ang-tinatanggap-para-sa-ID-verification-Passport
Driver's License (including Student Permits with official receipt)
Social Security System (SSS) Card (date of birth must be visible on the ID)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
Postal ID (old postal IDs must have a photo of both front and back)
Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID
Philippine National Police (PNP) ID
Bureau of Fire Protection ID
Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
OFW ID
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
Police Clearance Certificate or Police Clearance Card
Seamans Books
National Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
Alien Certification of Registration or Immigrant Certificate of Registration