The PWD is also entitled to at least twenty percent discount
on admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses, concert halls,
circuses, carnivals and other similar places of culture,
leisure and amusement for the exclusive use of enjoyment of persons with disability.

At least twenty percent discount is given to the PWDs for the purchase
of medicines in all drugstores for the exclusive use of the person with disability.

The law also mandates the provision of express lanes for persons with disability
in all commercial and government establishments; in the absence thereof,
priority shall be given to them.

The abovementioned 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,
an identification card issued by the city
or municipal mayor
or the barangay captain of the place where the persons with disability
resides;
the passport of the persons with disability concerned;
or transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID) issued by the
National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).

The PWDs may get registration forms available at the Department of Social Welfare
and Development Offices, the Department of Health Online Registrations or
at the office of the mayor or the barangay captain in their respective areas.

The discount granted may then be claimed by the pertinent establishment
as an allowable deduction from its gross income for income tax purposes
in the same taxable year that such discount is granted. The tax deduction shall
be based on the net cost of the goods sold or services rendered.

Grants of privileges and incentives are inherently a good thing.
They are made even better when taken in conjunction with efforts to integrate
the differently-able brethren into mainstream society by helping them to be self-reliant,
to the extent possible.
Who can argue with the old proverb that wisely asserts "Give a man a fish
and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime." (PIA 8) [top]

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List of cities and provinces issuing IDs for persons with disabilities

February 13, 2009 in Anything Filipino, Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues, Laws on Disability
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

Republic Act 9442
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.

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.

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:

1. National Capital Region - Manila, Muntinlupa City, Malabon City, Makati City, Pasay City, Quezon City, Valenzuela City
2. Region I - Dagupan City, Candon, Agoo, Aringan, Aringay, San Fernando City
3. Region II - Enrile, Santiago, Kasibu
4. Region III - Gerona, Olongapo City, Bulacan, Tarlac, San Fernando, Palayan City
5. Region IV - Binan, Dasmarinas, Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Cuenca, Calapan
6. Region V - None
7. Region VI - Iloilo
8. Region VII - Cebu, Garcia, Talisay City
9. Region VIII - None
10. Region IX - None
11. Region IX - Malaybalay, Gingoog
12. Cordillera Autonomous Region - Baguio City, Ilogan, Atok
13. CARAGA - Bislig, Surigao, Butuan, Tandag City
14. Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao - None

Ito lamang po ang listahan ng mga mabubuting bayan at lungsod na nangangalaga sa kanilang mga nasasakupan
na may kapansanan. Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagmamahal sa mga may kapansanan.
(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.

Dun naman po sa mga mayor ng lungsod na wala pa dito sa listahan, mahiya naman kayo!
(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.
Pebrero 2009 na po! Kailan pa kayo susunod sa batas at mangangalaga sa mga taong higit na nangangailangan?
(It’s already February 2009. When will you follow the law and take care of people who need it the most?)