based on the general provision of the annual GAA on the enforcement of the Personnel
Services limitations, for the initial year of creation of mandatory offices.
Appointment to the position of Head of PDAO and the Focal Person shall be subject to
the qualification requirements as approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Section 8. Position Description of the Head of PDAO and Focal Person
The Head of PDAO shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons with Disabilities Affairs
Office and general supervision of its personnel;
Develop, promote and monitor the implementation of policies, plans, programs, and
services for the development of persons with disabilities in coordination with national
and local government agencies:
Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the local development councils
and other special bodies:
Build the capacity of non – government organizations and people’s organizations to
participate in the implementation of all disability related laws and policies:
Establish coordination with the province, city or municipality, as the case maybe and
ensure the inclusion of disability concerns in all local government programs and
services:
Network with local, national and international organizations and establish partnership
on disability programs and resource mobilizations:
Develop and submit to the concerned municipal/city mayor or governor an Annual
Work and Financial Plan.
The Focal Person shall perform the same functions except for (a) of this section.
Section 9. Functions. PDAO shall perform the following functions as stated in RA
No.10070:
Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the
welfare of persons with disabilities in coordination with concerned national and local
government agencies:
Coordinate and implement the provision of RA No. 10070, Batas Pambansa Blg.344,
otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level:
Represent persons with disabilities in meetings of local development councils and
other special bodies:
Recommend and enjoin the participation of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
and People’s Organization (POs) in the implementation of all disability-related laws
and policies:
Gather and compile relevant data on persons with disabilities in their localities:
Disseminate information including, but not limited to programs and activities for
persons with disabilities, statistics on persons with disabilities, including children with
disability, and training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities:
Submit reports to the office of their respective governor or city/municipal mayor on
the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the welfare of
persons with disabilities in their respective areas of jurisdiction:
Ensure yhat policies, plans and programs for the promotion of welfare of persons
with disabilities are funded by both the national and local government:
Monitor fundraising activities being conducted for the benefit of persons with
disabilities:
Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement an
approved work plan for persons with disabilities, in accordance with existing laws and
regulations: and
Perform such other functions as maybe necessary for the promotion and protection
of the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Section 10. Publication and Posting Requirements. The PDAO positions shall be
subject to the publication and posting requirements under Republic Act No. 7041
otherwise known as “An Act Requiring Regular Publication of Existing Vacant Positions
in Government Offices, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”. All
vacant positions shall be posted and announced in three (3) conspicious places and
published in the CSC Bulletin of Vacant Positions and official website of the concerned
local government unit for at least fifteen (15) days. The announcements should indicate
full details about the vacancy (position title, item number, the full qualification standards
required, and the work station).
Compliance with RA 10524, An Act Expanding the Position Reserved for PWD,
amending for the purpose of the 3rd Sentence of Section 5 in Title 2, Chapter 1 of