Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10078
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is also the policy of the State to implement programs and services centered on the needs 
of PWDs, uplifts the quality of life, and empowers persons with disability. This bill seeks to 
provide Scholarship Grants to PWDs to guide them in their development and make them a 
contributory factor to economic growth of our society. 
Education is a great equalizer; it also reduces the negative effects of economic inequality 
on health and other social outcomes especially for our disabled countrymen. It will be of great help 
if they can be able to obtain a college degree with the help of the government. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
March 11, 2024
8:00 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10078 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs) 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Scholarship Grants for PWDs Act of 
2024.” 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and 
comprehensive approach to health development, prioritizing for the needs of the under-privileged, 
sick and disabled fellow Filipinos. Towards this end, the State shall adopt policies ensuring the 
rehabilitation, self-development and self-reliance of disabled persons. 
Section 3. Scholarship Grants for PWDs. – There shall hereby be provided, under the supervision 
of Department of Education (DepED) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 
coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Scholarship 
Grants to qualified Persons with Disabilities twenty-five (25) years old and below.  
Section 4. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education and the Commission 
on Higher and Technical Education under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such 
amount as may be necessary for this continued implementation shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.  
Section 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force 
and effect.  


Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified 
accordingly.  
  
Section 7.  Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
  
Approved,