Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 857 
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Introduced by 
PhilRECA Party-List Representative Presley C. De Jesus 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for 
Disabled Persons, was enacted to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) 
enjoy rights and privileges as other members of society, enabling them to 
participate meaningfully and equally. 
The bill seeks to amend the law by granting a ten percent (10%) discount and 
exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) on the monthly electric 
consumption of persons with disabilities. 
Low-income households already benefit from reduced rates under Republic 
Act No. 9136, as amended by Republic Act. 115521. This continuing relief 
and assistance gives them the opportunity to access electricity that improves 
the overall quality of their life. Extending the same benefit to our PWDs shows 
our sincere commitment to inclusivity and promote the full enjoyment of all 
their rights. Persons with disabilities comprise about 1.57% of the total 
population, or  about 1.44 million individuals. They deserve tangible support 
in law to them to live with dignity and fully participate in society. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought 
REP. PRESLEY C. DE JESUS 
PhilRECA Party-List 
July 1, 2025
2:30 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 857 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by 
PhilRECA Party-List Representative Presley C. De Jesus 
AN ACT 
GRANTING TEN PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT RATE AND EXEMPTING 
FROM 
THE 
VALUE 
ADDED 
TAX 
THE 
MONTHLY 
ELECTRIC 
CONSUMPTION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS AMENDED BY R.A. NO. 10754, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. A new sub-section, to be designated as Section 32 (b), is 
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hereby inserted under Republic Act No. 7277, as amended by R.A. No. 10754, 
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otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability to read as 
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follows: 
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“SEC. 32. Persons with disability shall be entitled to: 
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x x x 
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b. THE GRANT OF A MINIMUM OF TEN PERCENT (10%)
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DISCOUNT RELATIVE TO THE MONTHLY UTILIZATION OF
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLIED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND
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EXEMPTION 
FROM 
THE 
VALUE 
ADDED 
TAX 
(VAT):
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PROVIDED, THAT THE INDIVIDUAL METERS FOR THE
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FOREGOING UTILITIES ARE REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF
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THE PWD RESIDING THEREIN: ALTERNATIVELY, THE
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REGISTERED OWNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD MAY PRESENT
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PROOF THAT ONE OF THE PERMANENT RESIDENTS
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CURRENTLY LIVING THEREIN ARE PWD: PROVIDED, 
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FURTHER, THAT THE MONTHLY CONSUMPTION DOES NOT 
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EXCEED ONE HUNDRED KILOWATT HOURS (100 KWH) OF 
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ELECTRICITY: PROVIDED, FURTHERMORE, THAT THE 
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PRIVILEGE IS GRANTED PER HOUSEHOLD REGARDLESS OF 
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THE NUMBER OF PWD RESIDING THEREIN, AND THE 
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REGISTERED PWD CONTINUES TO LIVE WITHIN THE 
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HOUSEHOLD ADDRESS. 
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c. Educational assistance to PWD, for them to pursue primary, 
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secondary, tertiary, post tertiary, as well as vocational or 
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technical education, in both public and private schools, through 
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the provision of scholarships, grants, financial aids, subsidies 
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and other incentives to qualified PWD, including support for 
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books, learning materials, and uniform allowance to the extent 
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feasible: Provided, That PWD shall meet the minimum admission 
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requirements; 
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x x x” 
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SEC. 2. Within thirty (30) days after the effectivity of this Act, the 
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National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) shall, in consultation with the 
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Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and other concerned utility regulatory 
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agencies promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
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implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 3. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
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unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
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remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 4. All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, and other parts 
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thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
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amended or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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