Motivational Speaker Calls Out Those Using PWD Cards w/ Fake Conditions
A popular Filipino motivational speaker called out individuals using fake PWD cards to gain discounts.
Recently, Facebook user Jonathan Yabut, a well-known motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author, called out individuals who misuse the person with a disability (PWD) card to gain discounts without having a legitimate disability.
Yabut expressed his concern about people faking their conditions just to benefit from the perks that come with the PWD card. Yabut emphasized that it’s disheartening to see how easy it is to falsify medical certificates to obtain these cards, a process sometimes even supported by unscrupulous doctors.
Jonathan shared that he had to confront a friend who was involved in this unethical practice, even bragging about it. He pointed out that this behavior is not only unfair to genuine PWDs who truly need these benefits but also to the businesses that honor these discounts.
The public figure urged for stricter controls to prevent such misuse. The post sparked various reactions from netizens. Some netizens shared their own experiences of being offered fake PWD cards but refusing to compromise their integrity.
Others pointed out the inconvenience this causes for legitimate PWDs, who might find themselves losing out to those with fraudulent cards.
There were also concerns raised about how easily one can obtain these fake IDs, especially in a country like the Philippines where bribery and connections can sometimes circumvent legal processes.
Yabut clarified that his post was not an attack on legitimate PWDs but rather a call to protect their rights by distinguishing them from those who fake their disabilities. He reminded everyone to ensure the rights of true PWDs.
In a previous report, PWD Philippines slams actor’s comment about PWDs using ‘fake’ IDs
Here is the full post:
“Dear friend who is using a PWD card, but you’re faking the condition because you’re greedy to enjoy the discounts,
I pray that you don’t turn out to be genuinely a PWD in the future.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
