Department of Trade and Industry
Department of Public Works and Highways
Department of Transportation and Communications
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Justice
Philippine Information Agency
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority; and
Six (6) private individuals including two (2) representatives from NGOs with national network on Persons
with Disabilities (PWD), two (2) disabled persons representing legitimate PWD organizations, and two
(2) representatives from civic groups and cause-oriented organizations concerned with the welfare of
PWDs, all of whom shall be appointed by the President upon the favorable recommendation of the
Chairpersons.
The heads of the concerned departments and agencies shall as much as possible attend the meetings of
the Council. In their absence, department heads shall designate permanent and alternate
representatives, preferably with the rank of Undersecretary and Assistant Secretary, respectively, who
may attend and participate at meetings of the Board for them.
Section 4. The Chairperson, who shall be appointed by the President, shall be an automatic member of
the Board and shall be co-terminous with the President. The Chairperson shall have the following duties
and responsibilities:
To call and preside over the meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee.
To manage and administer the affairs of the Council and the Secretariat.
To monitor the implementation of policies approved by the Board.
To sign communications for the Board and represent the Board whenever necessary.
To solicit and accept, on behalf of the Board, gifts, grants or donations in accordance with government
rules, regulations and policies.
To execute contracts in the pursuit of the Council’s objectives as may be authorized by the Board, in
accordance with government rules and regulations.
To organize permanent or ad-hoc committees, consisting of members of the Board or such other experts
as are deemed necessary for the discharge of functions and objectives of the agency.
The Chairperson shall be the link between the Board and the Secretariat. As such, the Chairpersons not
only presides over all board meetings, but is also the chief executive officer over the operating units of
the organization.
The Chairperson shall have the rank, privileges and emoluments of an Undersecretary. The Chairperson
shall be assisted in his/her duties and responsibilities by an Assistant Secretary to be appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the Chairperson.
Section 5. The Executive Committee. There wil be an Executive Committee chaired by the Board
Chairperson composed of the eight (8) Sub-Committee Chairpersons and one (1) PWD who is a regular