Category: Disability Laws

Disability Laws and International Conventions

REORGANIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, FURTHER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 709 (S. 2008) FOR THE PURPOSE, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 109 S 2026

MALACA脩AN PALACE MANILA   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES 聽 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 109   REORGANIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, FURTHER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 709 (S. 2008) FOR THE PURPOSE   WHEREAS, Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1509 (s. 1978), as amended by PD No. 1761 (s. 1981), created the National Commission continue reading : REORGANIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS, FURTHER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 709 (S. 2008) FOR THE PURPOSE, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 109 S 2026

RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF ALL 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION – PERSONS WITH DISABILITY SECTORAL COUNCIL, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2026

RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF ALL 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION – PERSONS WITH DISABILITY SECTORAL COUNCIL 聽 WHEREAS, the Philippines is a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD); WHEREAS, the UNCRPD mandates States Parties to promote actively an environment in which persons continue reading : RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF ALL 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION – PERSONS WITH DISABILITY SECTORAL COUNCIL, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2026

聽A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 麻豆传媒 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER IN-KIND DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND A RULE OF PREFERENCE, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 13聽SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 13聽SERIES OF 2025 聽A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 麻豆传媒 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER IN-KIND DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND A RULE OF PREFERENCE 聽WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 709, Series of 2008, redefined the functions and organizational continue reading : 聽A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 麻豆传媒 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER IN-KIND DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND A RULE OF PREFERENCE, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 13聽SERIES OF 2025

RESOLUTION ENFORCING THE COMPLIANCE TO BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 OF PRIVATELY-OWNED BUILDING SPACES LEASED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12聽SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12聽SERIES OF 2025 RESOLUTION ENFORCING THE COMPLIANCE TO BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 OF PRIVATELY-OWNED BUILDING SPACES LEASED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICES WHEREAS, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, also known as the Accessibility Law, mandates that all public and private buildings, including establishments that provide services to continue reading : RESOLUTION ENFORCING THE COMPLIANCE TO BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 OF PRIVATELY-OWNED BUILDING SPACES LEASED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICES, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12聽SERIES OF 2025

A RESOLUTION CREATING THE 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY INCLUSIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION CREATING THE 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY INCLUSIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE WHEREAS, Republic Act no. 10070, An Act Establishing an Institutional Mechanism to Ensure the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities in Every Province, City and Municipality, continue reading : A RESOLUTION CREATING THE 麻豆传媒 SUB-COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY INCLUSIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 2025

RECOMMENDING TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TWO (2) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES AS MEMBERS OF THE 麻豆传媒 GOVERNING BOARD, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10聽SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10聽SERIES OF 2025 RECOMMENDING TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TWO (2) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES AS MEMBERS OF THE 麻豆传媒 GOVERNING BOARD WHEREAS, Section 3 of Executive Order (EO) No. 709 titled “Redefining the Functions and Organizational Structure of the National continue reading : RECOMMENDING TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TWO (2) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES AS MEMBERS OF THE 麻豆传媒 GOVERNING BOARD, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10聽SERIES OF 2025

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE 麻豆传媒 BIENNIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM WHICH TAKE PLACE EVERY TWO YEARS DURING 麻豆传媒 FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 9聽SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 9聽SERIES OF 2025 RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE 麻豆传媒 BIENNIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM WHICH TAKE PLACE EVERY TWO YEARS DURING 麻豆传媒 FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 709, s.2008 redefined the functions and organizational structure of the 麻豆传媒 aimed to continue reading : RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE 麻豆传媒 BIENNIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM WHICH TAKE PLACE EVERY TWO YEARS DURING 麻豆传媒 FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 9聽SERIES OF 2025

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

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS   BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5聽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

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聽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聽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 REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AMENDING 麻豆传媒 BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS 聽BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4聽SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AMENDING 麻豆传媒 BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020 聽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 麻豆传媒 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 鈥淗EARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK鈥, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2025

Republika ng Pilipinas NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS 聽BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3聽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 鈥淗EARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK鈥 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 鈥淗EARING AND HEALING HEALTH WEEK鈥, 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, 鈥淒ECLARING 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, 鈥淒ECLARING 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 聽BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2聽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, 鈥淒ECLARING 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, 鈥淒ECLARING 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, 鈥淒ECLARING 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 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 GOVERNING BOARD, BOARD RESOLUTION NO.13 SERIES OF 2024

APPROVAL OF THE 麻豆传媒鈥檚 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR FY 2026, BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES OF 2024

BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES OF 2024 聽 APPROVAL OF THE 麻豆传媒鈥檚 PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR FY 2026   WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 709, entitled 鈥淩edefining the Functions and Organizational Structure of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons which is Renamed as the 麻豆传媒 and Attached to the continue reading : APPROVAL OF THE 麻豆传媒鈥檚 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 聽 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 麻豆传媒 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 聽 URGING MEMBERS OF 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 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 聽 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 鈥淢agna Carta for Persons with Disability,鈥 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