Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR THE LIFETIME VALIDITY OF PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH 
PERMANENT DISABILITY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA 
FOR DISABLED PERSONS”, AS AMENDED 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 In the Philippines, persons with disabilities (PWDs) represent at least 
12% of the adult population. According to the Department of Health, and the 
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs include those 
who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments 
which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective 
participation in society.1 
The State’s commitment to removing barriers and assisting persons 
with disabilities to their reintegration to mainstream society is enshrined in 
Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons. However, 
presently, PWDs are required to renew their IDs every three (3) years for the 
re-evaluation of their entitlement to the benefits pertaining to their status as 
a person with disability. This additional bureaucracy creates unwanted 
hurdles especially to persons with total permanent disability. 
A permanent disability is a mental or physical illness or a condition that 
affects a major life function over the long term. A permanent disability could 
be as severe as the loss of an eye or as moderate as a broken leg leaving the 
inability to walk on grossly uneven surfaces. 
1 https://doh.gov.ph/persons-with-disabilities 
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After dialogues and consultations with advocates, this Representation 
echoes the sentiments that the amendment of the relevant provisions of 
Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, so as to provide lifetime validity of PWD 
IDs, would be a welcome relief for PWDs with permanent disabilities such as 
pre-existing birth defects, permanent blindness or deafness, or loss of limb or 
body parts, sparing them the burden and inconvenience of renewing their 
PWD IDs every three years. 
This bill recognizes the important contributions of persons with 
disabilities and their well-deserved reintegration to society. Thus, this 
proposed legislation allows for the issuance of PWD cards with lifetime validity 
for persons with permanent disabilities, duly certified by the Municipal or City 
Health Office where the person with disability resides. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought.  
 
 
 
 
REP. PM VARGAS   
 
Fifth District, Quezon City 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR THE LIFETIME VALIDITY OF PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH 
PERMANENT DISABILITY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA 
FOR DISABLED PERSONS”, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Lifetime Validity 
of Persons with Disability Cards for Persons with Permanent Disability Act”. 
SECTION 2. Amendatory Provision. – 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 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: 
(I)
An identification card issued by the city or municipal
mayor or the barangay captain of the place where the
persons with disability resides;
(II)
The passport of the persons with disability concerned; or
(III)
Transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID)
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issued by the National Council for the Welfare of 
Disabled Persons (NCWDP) ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS 
(NCDA). 
THE IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH 
PERMANENT DISABILITY AS PROVIDED IN (I) AND (III) 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 
PERSON 
WITH 
DISABILITY 
RESIDES; 
PROVIDED 
FURTHER, 
THAT 
THE 
ISSUING 
OFFICES 
SHALL 
IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO ENSURE THAT THE LIFETIME 
VALIDITY OF THE IDENTIFICATION CARDS IS NOT 
ABUSED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HOLDER OF THE ID 
DIES.” 
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the National Council on Disability 
Affairs shall, in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local 
Government, Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and 
Development, and other relevant government agencies and stakeholders, 
issue 
the 
necessary 
rules 
and 
regulations 
for 
the 
effective 
implementation of this Act.  
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act 
which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, Implementing Rules and Regulations inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,