QuestionsQuestions (JOINT DTI-DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02, S. 2008)
The Order applies to (1) persons with disability who are Filipino citizens, and (2) retailers as defined in the Order.
Section 32(j) of R.A. No. 9442 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), as implemented through the guidelines issued by DTI and DA.
A special discount of five percent (5%) of the regular retail price. The total amount of purchase shall not exceed PhP 1,300.00 per calendar week, without carry over of the unused amount.
Examples include rice, corn, bread, fresh/dried/canned fish and other marine products, fresh pork/beef/poultry meat, fresh eggs, fresh/processed milk, infant formulas, fresh vegetables and root crops, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, salt, laundry soap, detergents, firewood, charcoal, candles, and other commodities classified by DTI/DA.
Examples include fresh fruits, flour, dried/processed/canned pork/beef/poultry meat, dairy products not falling under basic necessities, noodles, onions, garlic, diapers, herbicides, poultry/swine/cattle feeds, veterinary products, paper, school supplies, nipa shingle, plyboard, construction nails, batteries, electrical supplies, lightbulbs, steel wire, and other commodities classified by DTI/DA.
It must be spent on items listed under Sections 2(a) and 2(b) commensurate to the person with disability’s personal and exclusive consumption/enjoyment within the calendar week.
A valid identification card issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) or by the authorized office of the LGU where the PWD resides.
The retailer may require the PWD to present any other government identification document, whether nationally or locally issued.
A purchase booklet must be presented every time a purchase is made. The LGUs shall procure and distribute the purchase booklets to PWDs residing within their territorial jurisdiction.
It must contain the PWD’s name; the list of basic necessities and prime commodities under Sections 2(a) and 2(b); and columns for the name/address of the retail establishment, date of purchase, and the amount spent.
Retailers shall provide a special express lane for PWDs; otherwise, priority shall be given to them.
The PWD cannot claim the privilege if the PWD claims a higher discount granted by the retail establishment and/or under other existing laws or in combination with other discount programs (e.g., those extended to senior citizens).
Yes. The PWD may appoint a representative by written authority. The representative must present valid government ID, the LGU-issued ID of the concerned PWD, and an authorization letter.
No written authority is required. Permanent representatives within the immediate family or the legal guardian are automatically considered, but the name of the authorized person(s) must be indicated in the purchase booklet or in the identification card issued to the PWD.
Penal and administrative sanctions are those provided under R.A. No. 9442.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.