The fitness of a PWD shall initially be determined by the employer on the basis of the
qualification standards established for the position.
In considering the employer’s requirement as to what functions of a job are essential,
the parcitipating employer is required to post specific job description of a position in its
public advertisements for employment.
In employing PWDs, the appointing officer shall always be guided by the labor laws.
RULE VI
INCENTIVES FOR PRIVATE CORPORATIONS
Private corporations which are employing PWDs shall be entitled to incentives as stated
under section 8 (a) and (b) of Magna Carta for Persons with Disability.
1. To encourage the active participation of the private sector in promoting the welfare of
persons with disability, adequate incentives shall be provided to private entities which
employs PWDs.
2. Private entities that employ PWDs eithier as regular employee, apprentice or learner, shall
be entitled to an additional deduction, from their gross income, equivalent to twenty five
percent (25%) of the total amount paid as salaries and wages to PWDs: Provided, however,
that such entities present proof as certified by the Department of Labor and Employment
that such PWD are under their employ. Provided, further, that the PWD is accredited with
the Department of Labor and Employment and Department of Health as to his disability,
skills, and qualifications.
RULE VII
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONCERNED AGENCIES
Section 11. All Government Agencies shall:
11.1 Review their existing Personal Services Itemization and Plantilla of Personnel
approved by the DBM, GCG (for GOCCs), or Local Sanggunian (for LGUs) and sumbit
to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) a list of all positions that may be reserved for
PWDs within three (3) monthsfrom the effectivity of this IRR;
11.2 Post all vacant positions in three (3) conspicuous places and publish the same in
the CSC Bulletin of Vacant Positions in the Government or in their respective official
websites, newspaper and other job search website for at least ten (10) days, and at
least fifteen (15) days for LGUs, indicating full details about the vacancy (position title,
item number, full qualification standards required, and work station) and a statement
that PWDs are encouraged to apply;
11.3 Comply with the provisions of 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”; and
11.4 Submit every 15th of January of the following year an annual report on the total
number of positions reserved for PWDs and the total number of appointments made
thereto to the Civil Service Commission. The said annual report shall be accompanied
by certified true copies of appointments of PWDs during the year, if any.
Section 12. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) shall:
12.1 In coordination with CSC and DOLE, through the Sub-Committee on Training
Employment and Livelihood, take the lead role in ensuring that at least one percent
(1%) of all positions in all government agencies is reserved for PWD;
12.2 Consolidate and analyze the data on employed PWDs coming from DOLE and
CSC and maintain a data base that is transparent and accessible to all PWDs;
12.3 In partnership with concerned government agencies and non – government
organizations, strengthen the referral services to ensure availability of data to
stakeholders and services to PWD including provision of assitive devices; and
12.4 Initiate in coordination with concerned agencies and PWDs groups, the review of
RA 10524 and recommend to Congress the repeal or amendments of this law.
Section 13. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall;
13.1 Develop a mechanism to enhance the opportunities for PWD employees to take
qualifying examinations towards career advancement to qualify him/her for future
promotions; and
13.2 Formulate and implement a monitoring scheme to provide regular and up-to-date
information on the progress of implementation of this rules and regulations in
government agencies.
Section 14. The Department of Social and Welfare Development (DSWD) shall;
14.1 Strengthen its National Vocational Rehabilitation Centers (NVRCs) and Area
Vocational Rehabilitation Centers (AVRCs) to enhance the employability of PWD;
14.2 Refer trained PWDs thru their NVRCs and AVRCs for job placement; and
14.3 Provide auxillary aid to trained PWDs that will facilitate their employment