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Republicofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HoUsE BILLNo. 8440

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Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Persons with disabilities are an essential part of our society. They enrich our communities and contribute
to the creation of a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable society, thanks to their distinctive viewpoints,
experiences, and contributions, Because many people with disabilities still experience substantial
challenges and prejudice, we must acknowiedge their value and significance in society.

Stevie Wonder quoted "We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with
disability.” Following consultations and meetings with PWD constituents, I am heartily convinced that
amending the necessary provisions of Republic Act No. 7277 to grant lifetime validity to a Person with a
Permanent Disability will be extremely beneficial for them.

Even though we already have policies that provide them with benefits and protection against
discrimination. Persons with permanent disabilities still need to take the trouble in renewing their
Identification Card or PWD ID every three years (3yrs). Most of the person with permanent disabilities
may experience moving, hearing, seeing, or communicating, which is why renewing their PWD ID is very
troublesome.

lifetime 1D card program for people with permanent disabilities is a tangible reminder that people with
disabilities are valued members of our society and that their demands and accommodations should be
addressed seriously.

In conclusion, a lifetime ID card for people with disabilities has the potential to significantly better the
lives of many individuals. It would give people with disabilities a quick and easy means to identify
themselves, increase their safety and security, and support the development of a more inclusive and equal
society. We must put such a system in place and make sure itis accessible and secured.

In view thereof, the immediate passing of this bill is earnestly sought.

Cagayan de Ofp City


Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City,

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 8440

Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR LIFETIME VALIDITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PWDS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITY,
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277,0THERWISE
KNOWN AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS", AS AMENDED

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons", as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 32, Persons with a disability shall be entitled to the

following: XXX.

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:

(@)__Anidentification card issued by the city or municipal mayor or the
barangay captain of the place where the person with a disability
resides;

(Il) The passport of the persons with disability concerned; or

(1) Transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID) Issued by
the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
(NcwppP).

‘THE IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH PERMANENT
DISABILITY AS PROVIDED IN (1) AND (Ill) OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH
‘SHALL BE VALID DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE HOLDER, AND MAY BE
RENEWED IN CASE OF LOSS OR DAMAGE: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH
PERMANENT DISABILITY IS CERTIFIED BY THE MUNICIPAL OR CITY
HEALTH OFFICE WHERE THE PWD RESIDES; PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT
‘THE ISSUING OFFICES SHALL IMPLEMENT MEASURES TOENSURE THAT
‘THE LIFETIME VALIDITY OF THE IDENTIFICATION CARDS IS NOT
ABUSED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ID HOLDER DIES.”

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act,
the National Council on Disability Affairs in consultation with the Department of Interior and
Local Government, Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development,
and other relevant government agencies and stakeholders shall, within sixty (60) days from
the effectivity of this Act, issue the implementing rules and regulations for this Act.


Section 3. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act or the application thereof.
to any person or circumstance be held invalid, the other provisions or sections of this Act
shall not be affected thereby.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations or
parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following Its
Publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,