assistance. It shall also enhance the existing social and vocational training centers and
sheltered workshops.
2.1 The DSWD, DTI and DOLE shall formulate a comprehensive program to establish
Area Vocational Rehabilitation Centers (AVRC) nationwide within six (6) months, and
DTI to include the marketing of products as one part of the comprehensive program for
Persons with Disabilities.
Section 3. Policy direction and operational decision on the utilization of unused
government building shall be in coordination with the DOF and in consideration of
relevant Commission on Audit (COA) accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
RULE VII
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF GENERAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING
TO FACILITIES
Section 1. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall initiate the strict
implementation of “B.P. 344 through the City/Municipal Engineers who shall also act as
Local Building Officials pursuant to Section 477 of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991 as applied to:
1.1 Buildings and other related structures; and
1.2 Street and highways
RULE VIII
CAPITAL FOR LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS
Section 1. The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Land Bank of Philippines
(LBP), People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC), Quedan and Rural Credit
Guarantee Corporation (Quedancor), the National Livelihood Development Corporation
(NLDC) and other financial institutions shall make available funds for the credit
requirements of eligible Persons with Disabilities cooperatives and organizations. They
shall likewise develop other financial services for the Persons with Disabilities sector
where viable. Subject to availability of funds. The GFIs shall develop and implement
accessible and reasonable credit programs and facilities for accredited Persons with
Disabilities organizations.
Section 2. The PCFC shall enjoin its affiliated microfinance institutions, which may
include Persons with Disabilities (PWD)-managed microfinance institutions, to open
programs for PWD entrepreneurs and promote the development of microfinance
schemes designed for PWD micro-enterprises. It shall also collaborate with other
stakeholders to assist PWD-managed microfinance institution in developing and/or
strengthening their skills in managing/implementing their respective microfinance
programs and providing livelihood and micro-enterprise training services for their
beneficiaries.
RULE IX
MONITORING
Section 1. the NAPC, in coordination with NCDA as part of its monitoring function shall
require implementing agencies to submit the programs and projects of all stakeholders
that will ensure economic independence for Persons with Disabilities.
Section 2. All agencies with the participation of Persons with Disabilities Sectoral
Council shall formulate and include in their annual work and financial plans, programs,
projects, activities and other relevant plans in compliance with EO 417 and its IRR.