Government of Philippines; Department of Health Country Resources Disability Policies Philippines 1 June 2017 Policy document

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The Republic Act (RA) 10754, otherwise known as “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability, was enacted into law on March 23, 2016, and its corresponding Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) was signed on December 1, 2016. This law expands the benefits and privileges of PWDs by amending Republic Act 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities”. In particular, Section 1 of RA 10754 amends Section 32 of RA 7277 entitling the PWDs to at least twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) on the purchase of certain goods and services from all establishments for the exclusive use, enjoyment, or availment of the PWD.
As mandated in Rule IV, Secs. 6.4 and 6.5 of the IRR of RA 10754, the DOH, in coordination with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), shall issue the corresponding guidelines, circulars, or directives related to the purchase of health
and medical goods and availment of services from medical establishments.

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