Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
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, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS", AS AMENDED 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) deserve to enjoy the same rights as others do in our society. 
They should be able to live freely and independently as possible. Out of the 92.1 million household 
population of the Philippines in 2010, 1.443 million are persons with disabilities. Daily, 15 out of 
the 50 people we interact with would be persons with disabilities. 
Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna Cart for Disabled Persons provided for the issuance of PWD 
Identification Cards, which entitles PWDs to benefits and privileges specified in the Act. Presently, 
the issuance of PWD cards is under the jurisdiction of local government units. The validity of this 
card is limited to three years, in consideration of the need to re-evaluate the cardholder’s current 
disability status. While the intent of the rationale is understandable, especially with some 
individuals who abuse the system, this rationale is inapplicable to those with permanent 
disabilities and only forces them to shell out expenses for the renewal of their cards every three 
years.  
In this light, this measure shall allow for the issuance of PWD cards with lifetime validity with 
PWDs with permanent disabilities, duly certified by the Municipal or City Health Office where the 
PWD resides.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 9, 2022
4:04 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
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, OTHERWISE 
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: 
(I)
An identification card issued by the city or municipal mayor or the
barangay captain of the place where the person with a disability
resides;
(II)
The passport of the persons with disability concerned; or
(III)
Transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID) Issued by the
National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).
THE IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH PERMANENT 
DISABILITY AS PROVIDED IN (I) 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 TO ENSURE 
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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,