1. Qualification Standard (QS) in the government – is a statement of the minimum
qualifications for a position which shall include education, experience, training, and
eligibility.
2. Auxillary Aids and Assistive Devices include 1) qualufied interpreters or other effective
methods of delivering materials to individuals with hearing impairments; 2) qualified readers,
taped test, or other effective methods of delivering materials to individuals with visual
impairments; 3) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices; 4) other similar services
and actions or all types of aids and services that facilitate the learning process of persons
with mental disability.
3. Appointing Officer – is rhe person or body authorized by law to make appointments in the
Philippine Civil Service. for the private corporation, it is the Board or Chief Executive Officer
or whoever is designated to make appointments of its employees.
RULE IV
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
Section 6. Equal Employment Opportunity
Opportunity for suitable employment shall be open to all qualified PWDs. Efforts shall be
exerted to provide qualified PWDs equal opportunity in the selection process based on
qualification standards prescribed for an appointment to a position in government and
requirements set by the employers in private corporations. No PWD shall be denied
access to opportunities for suitable employment.
A qualified emloyee with disability shall be subject to the same terms and conditions of
employment and the same compensation, privileges, benefits, fringe benefits,
incentives, or allowances as an employed able-bodied person.
A person with disability shall not be discriminated on the basis of disability with regard to
all matters concerning all forms of employment, including conditions of recruitment,
hiring and employment, continuance of employment, career advancement, and safe and
healthy working conditions.
Section 7. Implementation of One Percent (1%)
7.1 For Government Agencies
At least one percent (1%) of all regular and non-regular positions in all government
agencies shall be reserved for persons with disability.
Should there be fraction in coming up with the sum of at least one percent (1%) of the
total plantilla position in a government agency, the same shall be considered as one (1)
position reserved for persons with disability.
Government agencies that are currently employing PWDs with at least 1% of the total
positions shall be considered compliant with this IRR. However, nothing in this rule shall
prevent compliant government agencies from hiring more PWDs, nor shall allow them to
diminish the number of currently employed and qualified persons with disability.
However, in cases where no qualified PWD applies for the available position, the
concerned agency has the option to hire non-PWD applicant.
7.2 For Private Corporations
Private corporations with more than one hundred (100) employees are encouraged to
reserved at least one percent (1%) of all positions for PWDs. However, nothing in this
rule shall prevent private corporations with less than 100 employees from hiring PWDs.
RULE V
QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE
CORPORATIONS
Section 8. Qualification and Standards for Government Agencies
In the same manner that the fitness of an able-bodied applicant is first determined on
the basis of qualification standards set for the subject position, the fitness of a PWD
shall likewise be initially determined by the appointing officer on the basis of the
qualification standards established for the position.
After a preliminary determination has been made that a PWD has met the requirements
prescribed by the qualification standards for the subject position, said PWD shall be
screened and evaluated by the Selection Board of the concerned agency.
PWDs appointed to non-career positions, including casual employees, must meet the
requirements prescribed by the qualification standards except civil service eligibility,
unless the positions are covered by special laws such as Republic Act No. 1080
otherwise known as “An Act Declaring the Bar and Board Examinations As Civil Service
Examinations”
In making an appointment of a PWD, the appointing officer shall always be guided by
the Civil Service Rule and Labor Laws
Section 9. Qualification Standards for Private Corporations