The House of Representatives introduced a bill that seeks to provide people with permanent disabilities with a PWD ID card for life.

After consulting with his PWD constituents, Cagayan de Oro City Representative Lordan Suan introduced House Bill 8440.

The National Council on Disability Affairs will issue implementing rules and regulations if the bill is passed, following consultation with the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and other concerned government agencies and stakeholders.

PWD IDs are currently renewed every three years. PWDs receive a 20% discount on prescription, hospital, diagnostic, and laboratory expenses, as well as hotels, restaurants, and amusement centers, as well as domestic and maritime travel.

They are also exempt from 12% VAT and receive a 5% discount on prime and basic items.