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An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Disabled Persons, And For Other Purposes” – RA 9442

Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Thirteenth Congress Third Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July, two thousand and six. AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” Be it enacted continue reading : An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Disabled Persons, And For Other Purposes” – RA 9442

Issuance of Persons With Disabilities Identification Card Relative to Republic Acts 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 – NCDA Administrative Order 001 – 2021

NCDA Administrative Order No. 001 Series of 2021 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IDENTIFICATION CARD RELATIVE TO REPUBLIC ACTS 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 I. RATIONALE Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9442 as amendment to Republic Act 7277, otherwise known as the Magna    Carta for Disabled Persons and For Other Purposes, these continue reading : Issuance of Persons With Disabilities Identification Card Relative to Republic Acts 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 – NCDA Administrative Order 001 – 2021

Granting of Discounts to Persons with Disability on the Purchase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities Pursuant to R.A No. 9442 – DTI-DA-DOE Joint Administrative Order 17-01

JOINT DTI-DA-DOE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 17-01 Series of 2017 SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO JOIN DTI-DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (JAO) NO. 02, SERIES OF 2008 entitled “Granting of Discounts to Persons with Disability on the Purchase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities Pursuant to R.A No. 9442, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons” WHEREAS, pursuant continue reading : Granting of Discounts to Persons with Disability on the Purchase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities Pursuant to R.A No. 9442 – DTI-DA-DOE Joint Administrative Order 17-01

DFA-Office of Consular Affairs implements RA. 9442 in all their offices.

In a response letter dated April 29, 2011, the DFA Office of Consular Affairs informed the National Council on Disability Affairs that their office has established a “Special Lane” for persons with disabilities, Senior Citizens and OFWs which will also be instituted in their Regional Consular Offices following the implementation of RA 9442“an Act Amending continue reading : DFA-Office of Consular Affairs implements RA. 9442 in all their offices.

Adopting the Guidelines on the Grant of Special Discounts to Persons with Disabilities Pursuant to the Provisions of RA 9442 – DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2011-04

DOT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2011-04 Series of 2011 ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES ON THE GRANT OF SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442 WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9442 also known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and for Other Purposes was signed into law on 30 April continue reading : Adopting the Guidelines on the Grant of Special Discounts to Persons with Disabilities Pursuant to the Provisions of RA 9442 – DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2011-04

An Act of Amending Republic Act No. 7277 – IRR of RA 9442

IRR OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442 An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability as Amended, and For Other Purposes’ Granting Additional Privileges and Incentives and Prohibitions on Verbal, Non-Verbal Ridicule and Vilification Against Persons with Disability RULE I TITLE, PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION Section 1. Title continue reading : An Act of Amending Republic Act No. 7277 – IRR of RA 9442

Guidelines on the Coordination Mechanism of Persons With Disability Affairs Office and Local Social Welfare And Development Office in the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons.With Disabilities – JMC No. 01 S 2023

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01 series of 2023 Date: September 4, 2023 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: GUIDELINES ON THH COORDINATION MECHANISM OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ATFAIRS OFFICE AND LOCAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN continue reading : Guidelines on the Coordination Mechanism of Persons With Disability Affairs Office and Local Social Welfare And Development Office in the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons.With Disabilities – JMC No. 01 S 2023

A Resolution Providing Support Services For Persons With Disabilities In Tertiary Education – NCDA Board Resolution No. 8 Series Of 2020

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN TERTIARY EDUCATION WHEREAS, under Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, it explicitly provides that “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and continue reading : A Resolution Providing Support Services For Persons With Disabilities In Tertiary Education – NCDA Board Resolution No. 8 Series Of 2020

A Resolution To Revise The “Guidelines In The Admission Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education And Post-Secondary Institutions In The Philippines” – NCDA Board Resolution No. 7 Series Of 2020

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE “GUIDELINES IN THE ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES” WHEREAS, the United Nations (UN) declared the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981, universal policies on special education (SPED) for children and youth with continue reading : A Resolution To Revise The “Guidelines In The Admission Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education And Post-Secondary Institutions In The Philippines” – NCDA Board Resolution No. 7 Series Of 2020

National Policy on the Unified Registry Systems of the Department of Health – Administrative Order No 2013-0005-A

Republic of the Philippines Department of Health OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 2013 -0005-A NOV O 6 2019 SUBJECT: Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2013-0005 dated February 7, 2013 entitled “National Policy on the Unified Registry Systems of the Department of Health (Chronic Non­Communicable Diseases, Injury Related Cases, Persons withDisabilities and Violence Against continue reading : National Policy on the Unified Registry Systems of the Department of Health – Administrative Order No 2013-0005-A

DOT and NCDA hold Webinar on “Barrier Free Tourism Kaya Natin”

Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat of the Department of Tourism and Executive Director Emerito L. Rojas of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) lead to undertake  a Webinar today (September 24) to promote Barrier-Free Tourism for persons with disabilities,  despite the unprecedented blow  to tourism sector brought about the COVID-19 Pandemic , and affecting persons with continue reading : DOT and NCDA hold Webinar on “Barrier Free Tourism Kaya Natin”

An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability – DOH Administrative Order 2017-0008

 Republic of the Philippines Department of Health OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY                                                                                                              June 01, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 2017 – 0008 SUBJECT: Implementing Guidelines of Republic Act 10754, otherwise known as “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability”, for the Provision of Medical and Health-related Discounts and Special Privileges I. continue reading : An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability – DOH Administrative Order 2017-0008

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10754 – BIR Revenue Regulations No.5-2017

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE April 11, 2017 REVENUE REGULATIONS NO.5-2017 SUBJECT : Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10754, entitled  “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability (PWD) “Relative to the Tax Privileges of Persons with Disability and Tax Incentives for Establishments Granting continue reading : Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10754 – BIR Revenue Regulations No.5-2017

DOT and NCDA hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities”

DOT and NCDA hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities” The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) will jointly conduct a seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities ” on August 18, 2016 at Rosario’s Seafood and Restaurant and Grill House in Butuan City. The continue reading : DOT and NCDA hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities”

NCDA and CFL Partnership

Quezon City – To increase public awareness and better understanding of the country’s laws on disability, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) forged a partnership with the Commission on the Filipino Language (CFL) to translate disability laws in Filipino language. In a turnover ceremony held recently, NCDA Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. continue reading : NCDA and CFL Partnership

Ortigas Company’s Continuing Campaign on Sensitizing Front Liners

Persons with disabilities (PWDs), just like any other citizens could be potential contributors to our country’s economic growth progress. Therefore, in business, they could either be owners or customers. As customers, it is often uncomfortable or confusing for business frontliners, if their staff do not have enough knowledge and skills in handling customers with special continue reading : Ortigas Company’s Continuing Campaign on Sensitizing Front Liners

President Aquino Declares the Years 2013-2022 As the Philippine Decade of “Make The Right Real” For Persons with Disabilities”

President Benigno S. Aquino III recently declared the years 2013 to 2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities. The declaration is contained in Proclamation No. 688 which also supports the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, earlier declared continue reading : President Aquino Declares the Years 2013-2022 As the Philippine Decade of “Make The Right Real” For Persons with Disabilities”

2012 NCDA Accomplishment Report

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS The year 2012 is another challenging and a fulfilling year for the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) as it strives to pursue its mandate of sustaining disability rights promotion. With the growing concerns of Filipinos with disabilities, it has intensified its coordination and advocacy efforts through progressive partnership and continue reading : 2012 NCDA Accomplishment Report

An Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens – COMELEC Resolution No. 9763

From the Commission on Elections Resolution No. 9763 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10366, ENTITLED “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS TO ESTABLISH PRECINCTS ASSIGNED TO ACCESSIBLE POLLING PLACES EXCLUSIVELY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS” Date: 30 August 2013 WHEREAS, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states: “Section continue reading : An Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens – COMELEC Resolution No. 9763

2011 NCDA Accomplishment Report

2011 NCDA Accomplishment Report The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), the country’s focal point on disability concerns, leads the way towards achieving a more accessible and inclusive society for persons with disabilities making them more active and empowered members of every community contributory to a more sustainable development for all.  In 2011, the NCDA continue reading : 2011 NCDA Accomplishment Report