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April 01, 2009
Cities and provinces issuing IDs for persons with disabilities-Philippines
The following information regarding ID for persons with disabilities in the Philippines was downloaded from withnewshttp://www.withnews.org/
Persons with disabilities cannot avail of privileges if they don’t present special IDs
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:55:26
List of cities and provinces issuing IDs for persons with disabilities
Republic Act 9442 or the amendment of Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons and for Other Purposes (RA 7277) states that a Person with Disability shall be entitled to the following:
Twenty percent (20%) discount from all establishments like hotels, restaurants, etc.;
20% discount on admission fees charged by theaters, concert halls, amusements, etc.;
20% discount for purchase of medicines in all drugstores;
20% discount on medical and dental services;
20% discount on fare for domestic air and sea travel;
20% discount in public railways, bus, etc.;
educational assistance through scholarships, books, etc.;
discounts in special purchases;
provision of express lanes in all commercial and govt. establishments; and additional tax incentives.
Cannot avail of these privileges if they don’t present their special identification cards
However, persons with disabilities cannot avail of these privileges if they don’t present their special identification cards. According to the law and the Implementing Rules and Regulations, only the municipal, city and provincial government units are allowed to issue these IDs.
In my pre-employment preparation subject, I assist my deaf students in getting vital documents that they would be needed before they apply for jobs. Since most of them live in the National Capital Region, we were also able to visit some government offices of the surrounding cities. To my surprise, out of the seventeen highly urbanized cities, only six of them issue these IDs!
Special “thank you” goes to Quezon City government most especially to one of their well-loved officials, Ma’am Luz Cabauatan for assisting us. She said that our students simply show our school’s ID. That’s already a proof that they are a PWD. No need to submit any other requirements. Congratulations too to the mayors of cities of Manila, Malabon and Makati. Their processing procedure is very efficient and fast. Aside from that, Makati City also provides free all-day entrance to any movie theaters for their PWD constituents.
List of cities and provinces issuing IDs for persons with disabilities
I received a copy of the list from National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) office. To my PWD brothers and sisters, here is a list that will guide you in getting your IDs. Some LGUs require you to present your Barangay Certificate, ID photos and medical certificate indicating your disability. They will then give you a form which you can fill up and submit together with the other requirements I mentioned. As of October 2008, here are the cities and provinces that has issued special IDs:
National Capital Region - Manila, Muntinlupa City, Malabon City, Makati City, Pasay City, Quezon City, Valenzuela City
Region I - Dagupan City, Candon, Agoo, Aringan, Aringay, San Fernando City
Region II - Enrile, Santiago, Kasibu
Region III - Gerona, Olongapo City, Bulacan, Tarlac, San Fernando, Palayan City
Region IV - Binan, Dasmarinas, Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Cuenca, Calapan
Region V - None
Region VI - Iloilo
Region VII - Cebu, Garcia, Talisay City
Region VIII - None
Region IX - None
Region IX - Malaybalay, Gingoog
Cordillera Autonomous Region - Baguio City, Ilogan, Atok
CARAGA - Bislig, Surigao, Butuan, Tandag City
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao - None
Here is the list of good cities and municipalities that care for their constituents who are disabled. If your local government has begun issuing IDs and are not included in the list, kindly post a comment here so I can add it.
For those mayors of cities and municipalities that are not on the list, shame on you! This law has already been passed by the Philippine government since April 2007. It’s already February 2009. When will you follow the law and take care of people who need it the most?
Tags: Luz Cabauatan, Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons, Makati City, Manila, National Capital Region, National Council on Disability Affairs, persons with disabilities, Quezon City, RA 9442
Jose Pepito Manansala Cunanan pepz2002@yahoo.com
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Posted by: LnddMiles at July 22, 2009 09:57 AM
The Local government Unit of the Municipality of Tagoloan, Province of Misamis Oriental has already issued Identification cards to differently-abled persons. The LGU has also able to provide an office for this sector called Stimulation and Therapeutic Action Center (STAC)which provides programs and services thru the MSWD Office. Our STAC caters 0-12 years old differently-abled children and we have 1 SPED teacher, 1 PT and 5 volunteers who are trained to assist the rehabilitation of these children in coordination with their respective parents. Sooner, we will issue another ID for these sector so they could avail of the discounts in the purchase of foods. it will be followed with the registration of all persons with disabilities in all ages so that we could continue identifying their needs and thereby plan and implement programs to asnwer these needs.
Posted by: merlie at November 9, 2009 06:58 PM
i am a mother of a special child which is included with the PWD my son acquired his ID through his sped teacher which she got at Taytay, Rizal.I was very glad to have acquired the ID for it has many priveleges that my son can use but to my dismay many establishments just to mention a few like mercury drug store donot honor the said card moreover instead of honoring the card they would just simply say that they donot have the item just to decline us from our discount.This law is a big help for us parents specially in raising our special child with special needs but if it will not take effect with all those people seemingly keeping blinded over the PWD's rights then may I just say that this law is useless until impelemented and done
Posted by: maria gracia sombillo at February 4, 2010 02:59 PM
Antipolo City in Rizal Province has been issuing PWD IDs too. For info. It would be highly appreciated by many if the city (and the province) would update its official registry of PWDs and to notify them of the IDs due them.
Posted by: Leandro Gusto, Jr at April 27, 2010 11:31 AM