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    This document contains the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 10070, which establishes an institutional mechanism to ensure implementation of programs and services for persons with disabilities in every province, city and municipality in the Philippines. Some key points covered in the IRR include: establishing Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices in local government units; appointing heads and focal persons of the offices; defining roles and responsibilities; and outlining funding sources including the national budget and Gender and Development budget. The IRR provides detailed guidance for local governments to establish offices and programs for persons with disabilities in accordance with the law.

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    Group 7 Educ211 IRR RA 10070

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    Bagares, Poster, Ignacio,


    Pearl Jane Ciarrah Althea
    RA 10070 (2010) - Amendment of RA 7277
    ( Implementation of Programs and Services
    for PWDs in every province, city and
    municipality - PDAO Law)
    IRR OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10070
    IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

    REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10070 (AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN


    INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM TO ENSURE THE
    IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR
    PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN EVERY PROVINCE, CITY
    AND MUNICIPALITY, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277
    OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR
    DISABLED PERSONS,” AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER
    PURPOSES)
    WHEREAS, Article 4.3 of the United Nation Convention
    on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

    WHEREAS, the 14th Congress of the Philippines passed Republic


    Act No. 10070

    WHEREAS, Section 1 of RA No. 10070


    WHEREAS, as a result of the consultations
    with persons with disabilities, government
    agencies and other stakeholders, there is a
    clamor for Implementing Rules and
    Regulations for Republic Act No. 10070 to
    guide the provinces, cities and
    municipalities in establishing the Persons
    with Disabilities Affairs Office;
    NOW THEREFORE, this implementing rules and regulations of
    RA No. 10070 is being issued:
    IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

    RULE I

    TITLE, PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION

    Section 1. Title.
    Section 2. Purpose.
    Section 3. Construction.
    RULE II

    DECLARATION OF POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

    It is declared policy of RA No. 7277 that persons with


    disabilities are part of the Philippine society, and thus the
    State shall give full support to the improvement of their total
    well – being and their integration into the mainstream of
    society. They have the same rights as other people to take
    their proper place in society. The main objectives of RA 10070
    is to ensure that policies, programs and services for persons
    with disabilities are implemented at local level for them to
    fully participate in building an inclusive society for all.
    RULE III

    DEFINITION OF TERM

    Section 4. Definition of Terms – As used in the Act and this


    Implementing Rules and Regulations, the following terms shall
    mean:

    “Persons with Disabilities”


    “Federation of Persons with Disabilities”
    “Disabled Peoples Organization” (DPO)
    “Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office”
    “Personnel Selection Board”
    “Focal Person”
    “Regional Committee on Disability Affairs” (RCDA
    “Permanent Status”
    "Temporary Status”
    “Qualification Standards”
    RULE IV

    ESTABLISHMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AFFAIRS


    OFFICE (PDAO) AND APPOINTMENT OF PDAO FOCAL PERSONS
    Section 5. The Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO)
    shall be established in all provinces, cities, and first (1st),
    second (2nd) and third (3rd) class municipalities under the
    office of the governor, city or municipal mayor, respectively.
    The PDAO may be a department, division or section.

    Section 6. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan / Panlunsod/Bayan


    shall pass an Ordinance creating the PDAO organizational
    structure, staffing pattern and its annual appropriation to carry
    out its functions.
    RULE V

    HEAD OF PDAO AND THE FOCAL PERSON


    Enforcement of Sections 325(a) and 331(b) of RA 7160 shall be


    waived to enable local government units to fund the initial year
    requirements for newly created mandatory positions in LGUs,
    as confirmed by the Department of Budget and Management
    (DBM) based on the general provision of the annual GAA on the
    enforcement of the Personnel Services limitations, for the
    initial year of creation of mandatory offices.
    Section 8. Position Description of the Head of PDAO and Focal
    Person

    The Head of PDAO shall perform the following duties and


    responsibilities:

    Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons


    with Disabilities Affairs Office and general supervision of its
    personnel;
    Develop, promote and monitor the implementation of
    policies, plans, programs, and services for the development
    of persons with disabilities in coordination with national
    and local government agencies:
    Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the
    local development councils and other special bodies:
    Build the capacity of non – government organizations and
    people’s organizations to participate in the implementation
    of all disability related laws and policies:
    Establish coordination with the province, city or
    municipality, as the case maybe and ensure the inclusion of
    disability concerns in all local government programs and
    services:
    Network with local, national and international organizations
    and establish partnership on disability programs and
    resource mobilizations:
    Develop and submit to the concerned municipal/city mayor
    or governor an Annual Work and Financial Plan.

    The Focal Person shall perform the same functions except for
    (a) of this section.
    Section 10. Publication and Posting Requirements. The PDAO
    positions shall be subject to the publication and posting
    requirements under 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”. All vacant positions shall be posted and
    announced in three (3) conspicuous places and published in the
    CSC Bulletin of Vacant Positions and official website of the
    concerned local government unit for at least fifteen (15) days.
    The announcements should indicate full details about the
    vacancy (position title, item number, the full qualification
    standards required, and the work station).
    Section 11. Nomination of Head of PDAO. Upon publication of the
    position, the concerned governor or city/municipal mayor, shall
    instruct the Local Government Operations Officers, the Local
    Social Welfare and Development Officer and the President of the
    local federation/association of persons with disabilities to
    prepare for a general assembly of persons with disabilities, which
    shall be conducted on the last day of the posting period.
    Section 12. The purpose of the general assembly is to ensure the
    participation of persons with disabilities in the recruitment process in
    compliance to Article 4.3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons
    with Disabilities, and to express the local government unit’s recognition
    on the importance of Persons with Disability Affairs Office in the
    development of the disability sector.
    The General Assembly shall be guided by pro-forma program as
    follow:

    Registration and Final Acceptance Applications – HRMO


    Invocation / National Anthem
    Roll Call
    Opening the Assembly
    Orientation about RA 10070 and the appointment of Head of Office
    / Focal Person
    Presentation of Qualified Applicants
    Open Forum
    Nomination Process – thru secret ballots
    Announcement Of Nominees
    Closing of the Assembly
    Section 13. The Convenors shall submit the names of the nominees
    to the Local Personnel Selection Board (PSB) to comply with the
    usual hiring and recruitment process such as submission of
    requirements, interview and shortlisting in case nominees exceed
    the least number. Persons with Disabilities should be represented
    within the PSB by an employee with disability to be a part of the
    deliberations. In case there is no employee with disability, the
    assembly may include nominating a member of the PWD
    organization as an observer to the deliberations. In shortlisting or
    ranking of nominees for appointment, gender balance must be
    observed.
    RULE VI

    ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY


    AFFAIRS OFFICE

    Section 14. Nature of Employment, Composition and Functions of


    PDAO Personnel –
    The four (4) permanent positions shall perform the following
    functions:

    Head of PDAO/Officer
    Who shall be responsible in overseeing the management
    and operations of PDAO
    Represent persons with disabilities in meetings of local
    government councils and other special bodies and
    Submit report to the office of the governor or
    city/municipal mayor on the implementation of programs
    and services for the promotion of the rights and welfare of
    persons with disabilities in the areas of jurisdiction.
    Three (3) technical/administrative staff who will perform the
    following tasks:

    Planning and formulation/development of programs concerning


    mainstreaming the disability perspective in the local government
    unit’s projects and activities and development of disability
    specific programs:
    Monitoring and implementation of the provisions of this Act,

    Batas Pambansa Blg.344, otherwise known as the Accessibility


    Law, and other relevant laws at the local levels
    Assist in a day-to-day operations and maintain updated
    database on disability and ensure its availability.
    Section 15. Organization and Composition. The Disability Affairs
    Office who shall head the PDAO shall have the following position

    titles and corresponding minimum qualification standards, as


    appropriate

    RULE VII
    t

    MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION

    Section 16. The Department of Interior and Local Government


    (DILG) shall provide annual report on the number of provinces,

    cities and municipalities compliant with the law


    RULE VIII

    FUNDING

    Section 17. The DSWD as the ex-officio Chair of the NCDA shall
    encourage all national government agencies to include in their
    annual budget the provision of funds for programs and services
    for persons with disabilities in accordance with their mandates
    and in accordance with the General Appropriation Act, a portion
    from the five percent (5%) of Gender and Development budget
    and from the Internal Revenue Allotment for local government
    units shall be allocated for the implementation of PDAO
    programs/projects/activities.
    Section 18. The governor/city/municipal mayor shall ensure that the
    necessary funds are allocated for the implementation of this IRR for
    the benefit of persons with disabilities in their jurisdiction.

    RULE IX

    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

    Section 19. As part of the institutional arrangements, the


    following concerned agencies which are involved in the
    implementation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations shall
    have the following tasks and responsibilities;
    Local Government Units (province, city and municipality)

    Ensure the implementation of RA No.10070 in accordance


    with the established implementing rules and regulations;
    and
    Allocate funds to fulfill the obligations of the office in
    serving the needs of persons with disabilities.
    Department of Social Welfare and Development

    Advocate for the establishment of Persons with Disability


    Affairs Office through the Regional Council on Disability Affairs,
    chaired by its Regional Directors;
    Provide technical assistance and resource augmentation for
    the programs and services of newly established and existing
    PDAO through its regional offices; and
    Support capacity building of PDAO personnel within the region
    in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs.
    Department of Interior and Local Government

    Department of Budget and Management


    Ensure that position titles for PDAO are listed in the index of
    Occupational Services for provinces, cities and municipalities.

    Civil Service Commission


    Ensure compliance of the provinces, cities and municipalities in the


    appointment of regular employees for PDAO in accordance with the
    Civil Service Law; and
    Resolve all matters pertaining to the appointment of PDAO
    employees.
    RULE X

    FINAL PROVISIONS

    Section 20. Repealing Clause. All rules and regulations inconsistent


    with this IRR are hereby modified accordingly.

    Section 21. Publication. The NCDA shall cause the publication of


    this IRR in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation and
    disseminate copies thereof to all Disabled People’s Organization,
    local government units and stakeholders and through posting in
    the NCDA website.
    Section 22. Separability Clause. If for any reason any part or
    provision of this IRR is declared invalid or unconstitutional, any
    part or provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force
    and effect.

    Section 23. Effectivity. This Implementing rules and regulations


    shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the last day of its
    publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
    Signed on this date Aug. 25, 2016,

    JUDY M. TAGUIWALO ISMAEL D. SUENO ALICIA dela ROSA-


    SECRETARY SECRETARY BALA
    Department of Social Department of the Chairperson
    Welfare and Interior and Local Civil Service
    Development & Government Commission
    Chairperson NCDA

    Thank
    you!!

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