Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

0568

House Bull No

INTRODUCED BY. Rep. GREG G. GASATAYVA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Irs an elementary principle wn law that itis the inherent power and authority of the State

fo act as the parent of any citizen who is m need of its safeyward and protection it 1s the
Fesponsibility of the State to look after the well-being of tts people eppecially those who are unable
to fully defend and take good care of themselves. Hence. the State serves as the supreme guardian
ol the wellare of those who are physically disadvantaged brought about by their disabilities

As the State gives priority to education, among others. to foster patriotism and nationalisin
accelerate social progress, and promote total human hberation and development, it shall render
utmost considerations fo the educational needs of all the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and
their children The State must provide them equal access to free and accessible education in the
form of scholarship granis to help them obtain a college degree In this way, PWDs and their
children will be equipped with necessary educational competencies to enable them to cope up with
the socio-economic challenges that confront them 11 worth emphasizing time and again that those
asho have less in life should have more in law

In view of the foregoing. passage of this Bill 1s carmestly sought

REP. GREG G. GASATAY

Lone Pessrict, Bacolod (ty



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE: TATIVES
Quezon City, Metre Manila

NTH CONGRESS:

AN ACT

GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs) AND

THEIR CHILDREN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Tide. This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive PWD.
Scholarship Act of 2019.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall ensure that Persons with Disabilities
and their children are provided with adequate access to quality education and ample opportunities
to develop their skills. It shall take appropriate steps to make such exlucation accessible to them

SECHION 3. Scholarship Grants to Persons with Disabilities (PW'Ds) and their
children. ‘There shall hereby be provided. under the supervision of the Department of Education
and the Commission on Higher Education in coordination with the Department of Social Wel
and Development, Scholarship Grants to all PWDs and their children

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 th
Commission on Higher Education under the currem General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be imcluded in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SECTION 5. Separability Clause ~\f any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect

TION 6. Repeating Clause. — Any law, presidential decree ot issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation cantrary to, or inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act 1s hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly



TION 6, Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (

) days afier its publication
al Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of peneral

in the Offi culation

APPROVED,