Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION CREATING THE INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIFIED ID SYSTEM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHEREAS, Republic Act Nos. 9442 and 10754 provide persons with disabilities with 20% discounts and VAT exemption on continue reading : A RESOLUTION CREATING THE INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIFIED ID SYSTEM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2025
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Disability Laws and International Conventions
RESOLUTION REITERATING THE AVAILMENT OF 20% DISCOUNT AND 12% VAT EXEMPTION ON PURCHASE OF GOODS, AND 5% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASE OF BASIC NEEDS AND COMMODITIES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2025 RESOLUTION REITERATING THE AVAILMENT OF 20% DISCOUNT AND 12% VAT EXEMPTION ON PURCHASE OF GOODS, AND 5% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASE OF BASIC NEEDS AND COMMODITIES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9442, otherwise known as the “Magna continue reading : RESOLUTION REITERATING THE AVAILMENT OF 20% DISCOUNT AND 12% VAT EXEMPTION ON PURCHASE OF GOODS, AND 5% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASE OF BASIC NEEDS AND COMMODITIES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2025
“A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 709 SERIES OF 2008 DEFINING THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, TO INCLUDE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (DHSUD) AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA), BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6 SERIES OF 2025 “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 709 SERIES OF 2008 DEFINING THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, TO INCLUDE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN continue reading : “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 709 SERIES OF 2008 DEFINING THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, TO INCLUDE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (DHSUD) AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA), BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6 SERIES OF 2025
A RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020 WHEREAS, the Philippines as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) shall adopt immediate, effective, and continue reading : A RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2025
RECOMMENDING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE ISSUANCE OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS “HEARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK”, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2025 RECOMMENDING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE ISSUANCE OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS “HEARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK” WHEREAS, the Philippines is a signatory to the United Nations Convention continue reading : RECOMMENDING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE ISSUANCE OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS “HEARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK”, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2025
A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE CELEBRATION THRU ORGANIZING THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS (NDR) WEEK CELEBRATION IN PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 597, “DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK”A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE CELEBRATION THRU ORGANIZING THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS (NDR) WEEK CELEBRATION IN PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 597, “DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK”, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE CELEBRATION THRU ORGANIZING THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS (NDR) WEEK CELEBRATION IN PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 597, “DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK” continue reading : A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE CELEBRATION THRU ORGANIZING THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS (NDR) WEEK CELEBRATION IN PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 597, “DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK”A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE CELEBRATION THRU ORGANIZING THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS (NDR) WEEK CELEBRATION IN PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 597, “DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK”, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 2025
RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2025
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2025 RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, Section 6 of Executive Order No 709 series of 2008 enumerated the Sub-Committees of the NCDA Governing Board which includes the Sub-Committee on Accessibility on Built Environment and continue reading : RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2025
APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE HONORARIUM OF THE NGO REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD, BOARD RESOLUTION NO.13 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO.13 SERIES OF 2024 APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE HONORARIUM OF THE NGO REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD WHEREAS, Section 3 of Executive Order (EO) No. 709 titled “Redefining the Functions and Organizational Structure of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons” identified the composition of continue reading : APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE HONORARIUM OF THE NGO REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD, BOARD RESOLUTION NO.13 SERIES OF 2024
APPROVAL OF THE NCDA’s PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR FY 2026, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES OF 2024 APPROVAL OF THE NCDA’s PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR FY 2026 WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 709, entitled “Redefining the Functions and Organizational Structure of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons which is Renamed as the National Council on Disability Affairs and Attached to the continue reading : APPROVAL OF THE NCDA’s PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR FY 2026, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES OF 2024
RESOLUTION REINFORCING EXPRESS OR PRIORITY LANES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 9442 AND 10754, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2024 WHEREAS, Section 1(e) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10754, entitled “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability (PWD)”, amending Section 32 of R.A. No. 7277, states that persons with disability are entitled to express lanes in all commercial and government establishments; in the continue reading : RESOLUTION REINFORCING EXPRESS OR PRIORITY LANES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 9442 AND 10754, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2024
URGING MEMBERS OF NCDA GOVERNING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION MATERIAL ON DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY AND CONDUCT ORIENTATION WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPECTIVE ATTACHED AGENCIES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10 SERIES OF 2024 URGING MEMBERS OF NCDA GOVERNING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION MATERIAL ON DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY AND CONDUCT ORIENTATION WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPECTIVE ATTACHED AGENCIES WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7277 otherwise known as Magna Carta for Persons with Disability as amended, declares as a policy to continue reading : URGING MEMBERS OF NCDA GOVERNING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION MATERIAL ON DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY AND CONDUCT ORIENTATION WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPECTIVE ATTACHED AGENCIES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10 SERIES OF 2024
RESOLUTION ON THE TRANSFER OF THE PHILIPPINE REGISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SYSTEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 09 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 09 SERIES OF 2024 RESOLUTION ON THE TRANSFER OF THE PHILIPPINE REGISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SYSTEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7277, known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability,” as amended, mandates under Rule IV, Section continue reading : RESOLUTION ON THE TRANSFER OF THE PHILIPPINE REGISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SYSTEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 09 SERIES OF 2024
REQUESTING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD AND SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE DISABILITY-RELATED FIELDS IN THE CLIENT TRANSACTION FORM AND ONLINE PORTAL AS PART OF ITS SERVICE STANDARDS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 2024
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 2024 REQUESTING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD AND SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE DISABILITY-RELATED FIELDS IN THE CLIENT TRANSACTION FORM AND ONLINE PORTAL AS PART OF ITS SERVICE STANDARDS WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 11032 also known as Ease of Doing continue reading : REQUESTING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OF THE NCDA GOVERNING BOARD AND SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE DISABILITY-RELATED FIELDS IN THE CLIENT TRANSACTION FORM AND ONLINE PORTAL AS PART OF ITS SERVICE STANDARDS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 2024
RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6. SERIES OF 2012 – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2024
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2024 RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6. SERIES OF 2012 WHEREAS, the Philippines is a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of continue reading : RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6. SERIES OF 2012 – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2024
APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED TOP APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION OF INFORMATION OFFICER V – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2024
Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2024 APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED TOP APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION OF INFORMATION OFFICER V WHEREAS, Section 7, Rule III of the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resources Actions (2017 ORAOHRA), titled Procedures in the Preparation of Appointments states continue reading : APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED TOP APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION OF INFORMATION OFFICER V – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2024
A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024 A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7277 as amended, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability,” establishes policies and mandates for the rehabilitation, self-development, and continue reading : A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024
AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024
BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024 AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” WHEREAS, the NCDA Governing Board (the “Board”) approved NCDA Board Resolution No. 01 Series of 2024 (the “Board continue reading : AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024
2024 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Batas Pambansa Blg. 344
Downloadable Files: 1. Amended IRR BP 344 Official Gazette – PDF File BP 344 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) AMENDMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL PROVISIONS Accessible Ramps Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device. continue reading : 2024 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Batas Pambansa Blg. 344
Declaring the First Week of August of Every Year as Sight-Conservation Week – Proclamation No. 40 – 07/05/1954
PROCLAMATION NO. 40, July 05, 1954 DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS SIGHT-CONSERVATION WEEK WHEREAS, a preliminary survey made by the Philippine Eye Bank shows that approximately 40,000 blind Filipinos could have saved their sight if the necessary precautions had been taken; and WHEREAS, this fact points up the necessity continue reading : Declaring the First Week of August of Every Year as Sight-Conservation Week – Proclamation No. 40 – 07/05/1954
Declaring the Period of 17 to 23 July of Every Year as “National Disability Rights Week” – Proclamation No. 597
Malacanang Palace Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 597 DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK” WHEREAS, Section 11, Article II of the Constitution declares it a policy of the State to value the dignity of every human person and guarantee full respect continue reading : Declaring the Period of 17 to 23 July of Every Year as “National Disability Rights Week” – Proclamation No. 597