The TESDA shall develop and implement relevant unified training programs, basic organizational and
entrepreneurial skills that eventually make PWDs self-reliant and not a burden to society;
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) shall develop and implement programs to promote coop
organizing and development among PWDs.
SECTION 3. Markets for Products and Services of Cooperatives of PWDs and other Organizations of
PWDs Engaged in Livelihood – In order to ensure markets for products and services of PWDs, their
cooperatives and other organizations engaged in business:
All Government Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, Instrumentalities, State Universities and Colleges,
Government Financial Institutions and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations shall employ
PWDs whenever applicable. Local Government Units are also enjoined to employ PWDs whenever
applicable.
The same are to avail of the services of cooperatives of PWDs and organizations of PWDs by procuring at
least 10% of their requirements of goods and services, where possible and applicable. All local
Government Units are also enjoined to do the same.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE), shall develop and implement marketing promotion and product development and to come up
with a database of PWD organizations and a directory of PWD products and services. All government
offices, national and local, are also herewith enjoined to reserve a displace space for PWS products and
services in their respective offices upon request and where appropriate.
The Philippine Information Agency shall create promotional programs on the positive image of PWDs
focusing on the ability and not on the disability.
SECTION 4. Accessible Work Centers. – In order to provide accessible work centers with adequate
equipment in strategic areas especially near export processing zones or economic zone areas for viable
endeavors by PWDs:
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Housing and Urban Development
Coordinating Council (HUDCC) shall conduct an inventory of unused government buildings for free
temporary usage as work centers for PWDs.
The DSWD shall facilitate post-identification activities, including assisting PWD organizations to source
equipment and other operational assistance. It shall also enhance the implementation of its existing
social and vocational rehabilitation training centers and sheltered workshops.
SECTION 5. Capital for Livelihood Programs. – To ensure continuous source of capital for livelihood
programs for PWDs:
The Development Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines, People’s Credit and Finance
Corporation (PCFC), Quedancor, National Livelihood Support Fund shall make available funds for the
credit requirements of eligible PWD cooperatives and organizations, as well as develop other financial
services where viable.
The PCFC shall enjoin its affiliated microfinance institutions to open programs for PWD entrepreneurs
and promote the development of microfinance schemes designed for PWD micro-enterprises.