How To Apply for PWD ID in the Philippines

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Apply for PWD ID in the Philippines

HOW TO APPLY FOR PWD ID PHILIPPINES – Here is a detailed guide in applying for an ID issued to persons with disabilities.

The different agencies and offices under the Philippine government has crafted services and programs for a specific group of individuals. One of these groups are the PWDs or the persons with disabilities.

The PWDs are not only composed of individuals who have physical incapacities but as well as those who are dealing with a recurring mental disability. Working to earn money and sustain their living expenses may be harder for the PWDs because of their condition or it may be impossible at all.

Thus, the Philippine government has set a PWD ID that entitles persons with disabilities to a lot of privileges and benefits including discounts. The said ID which is issued by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office or the city/municipal Social Welfare and Development Office includes discounts in the purchase of the basic necessities.

While the ID is issued by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office or the city/municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, the recipient of the application may vary based on the city or municipality.

National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) office
Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the city hall or municipal hall where you live
City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor
City/Municipal Health Office or its satellite offices
Office of the Barangay Captain

Here are the steps on how to apply for a PWD ID in the Philippines:

Step 1 — Check the eligibility criteria. Make sure your condition is covered under the guidelines set by the Department of Health (DOH) for the PWD ID application process.

Step 2 — Prepare the documentary requirements needed in applying for a PWD ID. It must be submitted to the agency that issues the identification document depending on your city/municipality.