Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 2942

Introduced by Representative Kathryn Joyce F. Gorriceta, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Persons with Disability (PWD) in the Philippines are considered as essential and vital parts of
the community. Their contributions have been significant in our society and they actively support
and participate in programs that have been beneficial to the general population.

As such, it is highly advisable that they have a PWD Center in every city and municipality in the
country to have their own separate space where they can mingle, socialize, interact and generally
feel safe and welcome. This center will also serve as a venue for their meetings in planning,

organizing and implementing initiatives that correspond to their needs and goals.

It has been our aim as a nation to be thoroughly inclusive, thus, by providing them with a space
to call their own, our PWDs would be further encouraged and motivated to pursue their

objectives for their sector as well as receive support through this initiative.

This measure aims to provide the accommodation that the PWD sector needs in order to further
solidify their worth and include them as part of our allies in building a better nation by providing
better facilities.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

KATHRYN JI \ RICETA, M.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _2942

Introduced by Representative Kathryn Joyce F. Gorriceta, M.D.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) CENTERS IN
EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the PWD Center Act of 2025.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — It shall be the policy of the State to uphold the
constitutional right of the people for the protection of their life and property and the promotion of
the general welfare.

SECTION 3. Establishment of PWD Centers. There shall be an established PWD Center in
every city and municipality in the country which shall provide as office and recreation area for
registered PWDs in their respective city and municipality.

Existing structures that would meet the minimum requirements or could be upgraded to
effectively serve as PWD Centers could be designated as such in compliance with the local
government unit concerned.

SECTION 4. Requirements - The following shall be the minimum requirements for every PWD.
Center that will be established under this Act:

a) Location Designation- Each location of the PWD Center shall be determined by their
respective Local Government Unit (LGU).

b) Amenities and Accessibility- Each PWD Center shall be well ventilated and shall have
the capacity to accommodate PWDs.

. Toilet facilities designated for male and female with PWD Access
. Amenities to enable access thereto by Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
. An entrance ramp should be provided

. PWD Accessible Emergency exit doors should be included

. Other facilities as may be prescribed by appropriate authorities.

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SECTION 5. Operation and Management. The LGUs concerned shall be primarily responsible
for the operation, supervision and management of PWD Centers established under this act.

SECTION 6. Appropriations.- The amount necessary for the initial implementation to fund the
construction and maintenance of PWD Centers shall be charged under the budget provided for
this purpose under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Thereafter, such
amounts necessary for the construction of PWD Centers shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act (GAA). The LGU concerned shall provide the continued maintenance,
operation and management of the facility.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. Should any part of this Act be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions hereof that are not affected thereby shall continue in full force and
in effect.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, dectees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, and issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity- This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,