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S.B No. 1764
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tuifo
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LIFETIME VALIDITY OF PERSON WITH 
DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR 
DISABLED PERSONS, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442 AND
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10524
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Philippines, persons with disabilities (PWDs) represent at least twelve 
percent (12%) of the adult population. They are among the vulnerable groups that 
needed the utmost attention from the government. To empower and curve a brighter 
path for persons with disability, they must be given equal opportunities and adequate 
assistance and protection. That said, identification cards for PWDs' are mandated in 
order for them to have the benefit of such rights and services.
The Identification Cards (IDs) issued to persons with disability (PWDs) has a 
validity of 3 years for the time being. This bill proposes that the validity of the PWD 
IDs shall be dependent on the nature of one's disability. Specifically, this bill seeks to 
give persons with permanent disabilities the lifetime entitlement of the IDs issued to 
them; while IDs issued to persons with temporary disabilities shall be valid for three 
(3) years.
It bears stressing that the purpose of the renewal is for the re-evaluation of 
the PWDs' entitlement to the benefits pertaining to their disability status. This does 
not apply to persons with a permanent disability. Thus, this bill aims to minimize, if


not totally eliminate, the unnecessary burden on persons with permanent disabilities 
of renewing their PWD IDs every three (3) years.
The access of the PWDs to the benefits and privileges granted by law should 
not be hindered by bureaucratic procedures that serve no other purpose but to further 
burden a marginalized sector of society.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage otibis-bilUs^rnestly sought.
T. Tulfo
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session )
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Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LIFETIME VALIDITY OF PERSON WITH 
DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR 
DISABLED PERSONS, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442 AND
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10524
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for 
Disabled Persons, as amended by Republic Act No. 9442 and Republic Act No. 10524, 
Chapter 8, Section 32, is hereby amended to read as follows:
'SEC. 32. Persons with a disability shall be entitled to the following:
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The above-mentioned privileges are available only to persons with disability 
who are Filipino citizens upon submission of any of the following as proof of 
his/her entitlement thereto:
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An identification card issued by the city or municipal mayor or the Barangay 
captain of the place where the persons with disability reside;
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The passport of the persons with disability concerned, or Transportation 
discount fare identification card (ID) issued by the National Council for the 
Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).


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The Identification Cards (IDs) issued to persons with permanent disability as 
provided in (I) and (II) of the preceding paragraph shall be valid during the 
lifetime of the holder, and may be replaced in case of loss or damage. On the 
other hand, the ID cards issued to persons with temporary disabilities shall be 
valid for three (3) years and may be renewed thereafter. The purpose of 
renewal is for the issuing authority to re-evaluate whether the holder continues 
to be entitled to the case. For this purpose, the Department of Health, together 
with the National Council on Disability Affairs, shall establish the necessary 
guidelines for determining what constitutes a permanent or temporary 
disability.
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Sec 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, administrative order, and implementing rules and regulations contrary or
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inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,