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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Reps.  Alfelito “Alfel” M. Bascug,  Ysabel Maria J. Zamora and Laarni 
Lavin Roque 
“AN ACT 
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ALLOCATE TWO PERCENT 
(2%) OF THEIR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT AND FOR ALL NATIONAL 
GOVERNMENT 
AGENCIES, 
EXECUTIVE 
DEPARTMENTS, 
BUREAUS, 
AGENCIES, OFFICES, COMMISSIONS, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, 
TO SET ASIDE TWO PERCENT (2%) OF THEIR BUDGET FOR PROGRAMS, 
PROJECTS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF 
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES” 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, particularly Article II, Section 11, upholds the dignity of every human 
person and guarantees full respect for human rights. Likewise, the Philippines is a signatory to 
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which 
obligates the State to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of PWDs. 
Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities,” 
affirms these commitments, yet the gap between policy and practice remains due to inadequate 
funding for PWD-focused programs and services. 
This proposed measure seeks to institutionalize budget allocation for PWDs by 
mandating all Local Government Units (LGUs) to set aside at least two percent (2%) of their 
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), and all national government agencies, executive 
departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, commissions, and state universities and colleges to 
allocate two percent (2%) of their budget, for programs, projects, services, and activities 
exclusively for the benefit of PWDs. 
By ensuring a dedicated and protected fund source, this measure will guarantee that 
PWD-related initiatives—such as livelihood and skills training, accessibility infrastructure, 
assistive devices, inclusive education, healthcare, and rehabilitation services—are not sidelined 
due to competing budget priorities. 
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Furthermore, the bill establishes accountability mechanisms by requiring annual 
compliance reports and full accounting of fund utilization, ensuring transparency and effective 
implementation. 
The passage of this bill will not only fulfill our legal and moral obligations but will also 
affirm our collective commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and empowering society 
for all, regardless of physical, sensory, mental, or developmental condition. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. ALFELITO “ALFEL” M. BASCUG 
REP. YSABEL MARIA J. ZAMORA 
      Agusan Del Sur, First (1st) District 
San Juan City, Lone District 
REP. LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE 
Bukidnon, Fourth (4th) District 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  _______ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Reps.  Alfelito “Alfel” M. Bascug,  Ysabel Maria J. Zamora and Laarni 
Lavin Roque 
“AN ACT 
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ALLOCATE TWO PERCENT 
(2%) OF THEIR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT AND FOR ALL NATIONAL 
GOVERNMENT 
AGENCIES, 
EXECUTIVE 
DEPARTMENTS, 
BUREAUS, 
AGENCIES, OFFICES, COMMISSIONS, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, 
TO SET ASIDE TWO PERCENT (2%) OF THEIR BUDGET FOR PROGRAMS, 
PROJECTS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF 
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Institutionalized Budget Allocation for 
Persons with Disabilities Act.” 
SEC. 2. The State shall adopt policies ensuring the rehabilitation, self-development and 
self-reliance of persons with disabilities while recognizing their role in nation-building and 
community development.  Thus, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to provide adequate 
fund sources for programs, services, projects and activities that will promote and cater to their 
interest, needs, and concerns. 
SEC. 3.  Local Government Units (LGUs) shall allocate two percent (2%) of their 
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), and for all national government agencies, executive 
departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, commissions, state universities and colleges, to set 
aside two percent (2%) of their budget, for programs, projects, services and activities for the 
exclusive use of persons with disabilities 
SEC. 4. The LGUs through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), 
and all national government agencies, executive departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, 
commissions, state universities and colleges, in coordination with the Department of Budget 
and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Audit (COA) shall submit to Congress an 
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annual report on their compliance with, or accomplishments under the proposed Act, and a 
complete accounting of funds disbursed in compliance with the Act within sixty (60) days after 
the end of every fiscal year. 
 
          SEC. 5. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, the 
respective Secretaries of the DBM, the DILG, the Department of Social Welfare and 
Development (DSWD), and the Chairperson of the National Council on Disability Affairs 
(NCDA), shall jointly craft and issue the rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
 
 
SEC. 6.  If any portion or provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, 
the remainder provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.  
 
SEC. 7. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, 
ordinances, rules, regulations, other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any 
provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.  
 
SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
Approved,