PHILIPPINE REGISTRY FOR PERSONS

WITH DISABILITY (PRPWD)

VERSION 4.0

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LEGAL BASIS

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442

- otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled
Persons and For Other Purposes

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10754

- An Act expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with
Disability (PWD)

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LEGAL BASIS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2013-0005 - B

Guidelines to Implement the Provisions to include Cancer and Rare

Disease under the type of disability as defined in Republic Act Nos. 11215 and
10747.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (NCDA) -

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 001 SERIES OF 2021

An Administrative Order on the Issuance of the Persons with Disabilities

Identification Card Relative to Republic Act Nos. 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Philippine Registry for Persons with Disability (PRPWD) is

an online system for the registration of Persons with Disability
and the Issuance of Unique Identification Numbers for
discounts and other benefits. It supports Republic Act Nos.
9442,10754, 1121 and 10747.

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SYSTEM OBJECTIVES

1. Facilitate coordination and networking among stakeholders in

the issuance of discounts and other benefits

2. Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the work flow processes

3. Facilitate integration and sharing of data

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STAKEHOLDERS

Private
Organizations

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CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM
DOH Central Office
Persons with
DOH Regional Office
Disability
DOH Attached Agencies
➢ Municipal Social
Welfare Development Philippine NCDA
Office
➢ City Municipal Social Registry for LGUs
Welfare Development Persons with
Office Academe
➢ Persons with Disability
Disabilities Affairs Health Facilities
Office
Akap Pinoy & NGOs
NCDA
DSWD, DepED, Labor and Agency
Data Beneficiaries, PHILHEALTH

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphones

2. Internet Connection

3. Printer

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PROCESS FLOW ( ISSUANCE OF ID FOR ONLINE APPLICANTS )
New Applicant

1.0 Online Application

Issuing Office
2.0 Submit Requirements

• Certificate of Disability for Apparent

and Non- Apparent Disability
• Two 1’x1’ ID pictures with signature
or thumb mark at the back of the Check and/or
picture
Verify
• 1 valid government ID or barangay
certificate. (For children, school ID
or birth certificate will be accepted)

If Representative or Guardian:
▪ Guardian - proof of guardianship
▪ Representative - Notarized
authorization letter Issue PWD IDC

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PROCESS FLOW ( ISSUANCE OF ID FOR WALK-IN APPLICANTS)
New Applicant
1.0 Fill-out Application Form
(New)

Issuing Office
2.0 Submit Requirements

• Filled-out PWD ID Application Form

(‘New’ box checked)
• Certificate of Disability for Apparent
and Non- Apparent Disability Check and/or
• Two 1’x1’ ID pictures with signature or
Verify
thumb mark at the back of the picture
• 1 valid government ID or barangay
certificate. (For children, school ID or
birth certificate will be accepted)

If Representative or Guardian:
▪ Guardian - proof of guardianship
▪ Representative - Notarized Issue PWD IDC
authorization letter

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PROCESS FLOW ( RENEWAL OF ID )
Applicant for ID Renewal
1.0 Fill-out Application Form
(Renewal)

Issuing Office

2.0 Submit Requirements

• Filled-out PWD ID Application Form

Check and/or
(‘Renewal’ box checked)
• Expired PWD ID Verify

For lost PWD ID:

• Affidavit of lost PWD- ID
• Two 1’x1’ ID pictures with signature or
thumb mark at the back of the picture
Issue PWD IDC

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CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY
Submission of appropriate documents to confirm the eligibility of the new applicant is as follows:
1. Apparent Disability – applicant with apparent disability, that is manifested presence of physical Impairment or impaired
mobility or function such as totally blind missing limbs, limping and the likes will not be required to submit a Certificate
disability from a physician or doctor to confirm the disability. Instead the issuing officer may assess the applicant to
determine the cause of disability and issue a Certificate of Disability however, in case of doubt the issuing officer may refer
to the city and municipal health office for the final confirmation.
 Certificate of Disability issued by city/municipality healthy office
 Certificate of Disability from Issuing Office of PWD IDC who assessed the applicant

2. Non-apparent Disability – applicant with non-apparent disability, that is disability not manifested physical is required to
submit a Certificate of Disability issued by SPECIALIST or by appropriate physicians from the City, Municipal/Regional
Health Offices or any recognized private medical institutions who have competencies to assess for the following non-
apparent type of disabilities:

 Deaf /Heard of Hearing Disability

 Intellectual Disability
 Learning Disability
 Mental Disability
 Psychosocial Disability
 Non- apparent Visual Disability
 Non- apparent Speech and Language Impairment
 Non – apparent cancer
 Non-apparent rare disease
CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY

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CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ID CARD (PWD IDC)

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PRPWD APPLICATION FORM

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HOME PAGE (https://pwd.doh.gov.ph)

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PWD ID VERIFICATION

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ONLINE ID APPLICATION

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LOG-IN PAGE

Click the
Register button
to create user
account

Play this video

for procedure on
Online PWD ID
Application

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REGISTRATION OF USER ACCOUNT

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LOG- IN PAGE FOR ISSUING OFFICE

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HOME PAGE FOR ISSUING OFFICE

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PWD MASTER LIST

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ID CARD (PWD IDC)

Valid for 5 years

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ID ISSUANCE

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Not considered
registered if no
PWD ID Number

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PWD BATCH UPLOAD

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PWD BATCH UPLOAD

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PWD BATCH UPLOAD

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REPORTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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PHILHEALTH ACCESS

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