lourdes villar-santos & eleangel dawn cortel

Lourdes Villar-Santos & Eleangel Dawn Cortel

CARMONA, CAVITE A whole new world for the PWDs of Carmona, Cavite: paving the way towards PWD empowerment, inclusion and self-sufficiency

PROJECT: Assessment of Local Mechanisms for Programs and Services for PWDs - Focus on Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office

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“Itinatago… ikinahihiya…walang pakinabang" (Hidden from society, stigmatized, useless) – these

were the words that were often used to describe persons with disabilities (PWDs) many years ago,

as uttered by one of the interviewees.

This case study explores how the Local Government of Carmona has made an impact on the lives of

the municipality’s PWDs for almost two decades, through its extensive center-based and

community-based programs. The case walks through the brief history of how the Persons with

Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO), which used to be a small center providing basic educational and

livelihood programs, evolved into an office. It describes how the office now acts as a partner to

PWDs, while offering more than just programs and services, as it empowers the PWD community

towards self-suffiency, through the passion, concern and hardwork of the PDAO head, her team,

and the local government.

From early detection of disabilities to ensuring the future of PWDs through the provision of

education, livelihood and employment, the PDAO’s mission is to uplift the lives of PWDs and develop

programs for them. With its awareness building and empowerment campaigns, Carmona’s PDAO

involves the private sector, the general populace, and the families of the PWDs in supporting the

way towards a whole new world for PWDs, free from discrimination and filled with opportunities.

Brief Profile of Carmona, Cavite

Carmona is a first income class municipality

situated at the southeastern part of the

province of Cavite. With a total land area of

30.92 square kilometers, it comprises 2.18% of

the total land area of Cavite. It is composed of

14 Barangays, eight of which are considered

Poblacion barangays (Poblacion 1 to 8) and six

regular barangays otherwise referred to as

barrios (Maduya, Cabilang Baybay, Mabuhay,

Milagrosa, Lantic, and Bancal).

In the 2015 Census, Carmona’s population was

estimated to have 97,552 people, composed of

22,506 households.

Figure 1. Map of the Municipality of Carmona, Cavite



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i. Disability Profile of the Municipality of Carmona, Cavite

PWD Profile1. Carmona caters to 1,204 registered PWDs, roughly 1.2% of its total population (based

on 2018 PWD data against 2015 population census). Figure 2 illustrates the percentage distribution

of the different types of disability in the municipality. As can be seen in the figure, the three most

prevalent types of disability are orthopedic/mobility problems with 21.68% of the total PWD

population, psycho-social disability (including patients with cancer or diabetes) with 17.11%, and

lastly, global delay/intellectual disability with 13.12%. However, it must be noted that the number of

psycho-social disability cases has increased due to the inclusion of patients with cancer and diabetes.

The PDAO head shared that this instance which may be considered as an unclear delineation

between disabilities is one of the dilemmas faced by PDAO (R. Mercurio, personal communication,

03 April 2018).

Global delay/intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder is most common in children and

teenagers (0 – 19 years old), while orthopedic and psycho-social disabilities are most common in

adults (20 – 59 years old) and senior citizens (60 years old and older).

Almost 87% of the PWDs reside in the barrios, with barangay Milagrosa having the most number of

PWDs, while the remaining 13% are distributed in the eight poblacion barangays. Majority (58.6%)

1 See Annex A for Data on Disability Distribution

Figure 2. Percentage distribution of the different types of disability in Carmona, Cavite (March 2018 Data)



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are male, afflicted mostly with orthopedic, psycho-social and global delay/intellectual disability, the

most prevalent type of disabilities.

Different Needs of the PWD Clientele. When asked regarding PWD issues that persist, some of the

key informants interviewed said that while opportunities and programs were being provided for

PWDs, PWDs did not appear receptive in participating. Ms. Canada, a PWD with orthopedic disablity

and the president of the PWD federation, mentioned,“usually, PWDs mismo ang problema” (usually,

PWDs are the very problem). Ms. Balintong, a parent of a child with speech and mind delay and a

recipient of a livelihood program, even added “minsan, ang PWD na mismo ang ayaw” (sometimes,

it’s the PWDs who do not want [to participate]). In addition, the PDAO head said, Mahirap sila mismo

i-encourage. Hindi mo makuha ang 100% participation nila, kalimitan 50% lang. Kalaban ang

kondisyon. (It is difficult for them to be encouraged. You cannot get their 100% participation, only

50% at most. Their condition is your opponent.)

Above all else, social empowerment is needed by PWDs for them to realize their worth and their

capacity to participate. Two of the interviewed local government employees even stressed that what

the PWDs need are programs that are enabling and not mere dole outs, further citing the proverb,

“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you feed him for a

lifetime.” (C. Ramos and M. Camama, personal communication, 03-04 April 2018) Moreover, in order

for programs to be effective, they said that PDAO and the organizations have to persevere in

reaching out and in encouraging the PWD community to take part in local mechanisms that are

already in place for them.

The key informants also recognized the need for PWD support not only from PDAO, but also from

their families. As stated by Ms. Purificacion, the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator

(MPDC), Mas mahirap ang concerns ng ‘di normal sa normal. More than double ang kailangang

attention. (Concerns encountered by PWDs are much more difficult than those of the non-disabled.

With this considered, PWDs require more than double the amount of attention than usual.)

The attention and resources needed to address the needs of PWDs greatly exceed those of the non-

disabled, hence, the need for collective effort. Families are being involved, especially for young

PWDs, such that their development is retained and worked on even at home. However, among the

other predicaments that PWD households face, the PDAO head said, The family cannot work if

kailangan alagaan ang bata. ‘Pag may employment naman, naiiwan ang bata. (Family members

cannot work if they have to take care of the child. While if they have employment, the child is left

behind.)

Moreover, PWDs also need as much acceptance from their families and the community. According

to Mr. Hernandez, a representative from the Rotary Club of Carmona, a PDAO partner private entity,

that while PWD discrimination has already been lessened, it still exists. Hence, he argues, there is a

need to carry out more intensive awareness campaigns.



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The PDAO’s normalization program for education is comprised of several components such as integration, mainstreaming, inclusion and self-contaned. SPED learners are initially placed or immersed in a regular class setting, usually with the presence of a shadow teacher to monitor the learners’ progress, in preparation for normal schooling.

Corresponding to their special needs, medicines, assistive devices, medical assistance and checkups

are often needed by PWDs, according to Dr. Aguinaldo, the Municipal Health Officer. Whereas for

their rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapists are needed.

Aside from these, Mr. Angelada, a PWD employee under the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Office (DRRMO), stressed the need for more DRR trainings, saying: “Sa mga LGUs,

limited ang rescue [resources]. In times of disasters, paano sila?” (In LGUs, [resources for] rescue is

limited. In times of disasters, how will [PWD] needs be addressed?) He added that while trainings are

already being conducted, these are insufficient. Moreover, he left a few words that highlight the

need for PWDs to be empowered in times of calamities, though applicable in other life situations:

“Tulungan ang kapwa at sarili, pilitin makabangon.” (Help others as well as youself, rise up.)

Given the special needs of PWDs, regular education is not suitable for them. Special education

(SPED) tailored to fit their needs is necessary. With the growing number of learners, additional SPED

teachers have to be hired in order to meet this

increasing demand. In addition, Mr. Artemio Angelada,

a PWD Employee, expressed the need to have more

schools for PWDs in the barangays. Ms. Mercurio, the

PDAO head, shared the same view regarding their

normalization program saying, “There are still a lot of

schools that are not yet ready to accept PWD

learners,”since thorough preparation and trainings are

necessary prior to accepting PWD learners. At present,

the PDAO head shared that their local chief executive is

already seeking consultation and dialogues with the

Department of Education (DepEd) to address the current inadequacy.

Last is PWD work placement and source of income. Finding a regular job and permanent source of

income continues to be challenging for PWDs. Even the Public Employment and Service Office (PESO)

head Mr. Tolentino stated that “Medyo mahirap i-encourage ang private to employ PWDs. The

PESO/MLGU encourages, but only a few are receptive. (It is a bit difficult to encourage the private

sector to employ PWDs. The PESO/MLGU may encourage, but only a few are receptive).” While the

local government has begun hiring PWDs for its staff, it can only go as far as encouraging and giving

out incentives (i.e. Corporate Social Responsibility awards/acknowledgement given by LGU) to

private entities that hire PWDs. For livelihood, the PWD clientele would need capital, skills training,

equipment and a working space.

PWD Federation/Associations. To cater to the different needs of the PWDs in Carmona, the Kilusan

Kabalikat ng May Kapansanan para sa Kinabukasan (4K); Persons with Disability Organizations in

Carmona Cavite (PDOCCI);and Buhay Autismo Inc. (BAI) were established, all under the supervision

and monitoring of PDAO.



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As part of Mayor Dahlia Loyola’s strategy to ensure the sustainability of the PWD programs and projects to remain in place in Carmona, Cavite, the PWD federation and the associations were all registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She stated that “these organizations will serve as watchdogs if succeeding administrations will discontinue the programs that are already in place for the PWDs.”

4K was the first PWD association in the LGU, and was

established in 2006. 4K was created to provide

livelihood programs for the PWD graduates and their

families. The PDOCCI, which now operates as the

federation of PWDs in Carmona, was established in

2012, gathering PWD leaders and members in the 14

barangays of the municipality. Lastly, BAI which is

composed of parents of children and young adults

with autism spectrum disorder was established in

2017.

Serving as representatives of PWDs in voicing out

their concerns and issues, these associations also act

as partners of PDAO in the implementation of its

programs and services for the sector.

Kilusang Kabalikat ng mga may Kapansanan para sa Kinabukasan (4K). The Kilusang Kabalikat ng

mga may Kapansanan para sa Kinabukasan (4K) was established in 2006 by then Persons with

Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO), now known as PDAO, to ensure that its alumni will have

suitable development and work placement after they graduate at the SPED center. Their livelihood

programs and activities receive financial support and assistance from the municipal government and

from partners like Department of Trade and Industries (DTI) and the Reciclar De Carmona. At

present, 4K is composed of 50 members, with 41 parents and 9 PWD alumni.

Persons with Disabilities Organization of Carmona, Cavite, Inc.

(PDOCCI). The Persons with Disabilities Organization of

Carmona, Cavite, Inc. (PDOCCI) was established in April 2012

with the help of the PDAO through their Community-Based

Rehabilitation (CBR) Coordinators. All PWDs in the community

may register as members of PDOCCI. A set of officers, which is

elected per barangay, coordinates and serves as the bridge to

bring the rights and concerns of PWDs to the LGU and to

government agencies. PDOCCI’s production area is located at

the Development Training Center in Bagong Silang St.,

Barangay Mabuhay, Carmona, Cavite. PDOCCI is currently

composed of 11 officers per barangay.

Buhay Autismo Incorporated (BAI). Buhay Autismo

Incorporated (BAI), established in October 2017, is a non-government organization organized by 33

parents of children and young adult with autism spectrum disorder in Carmona. It was established to

serve as an avenue to raise the quality of life of the families and children with autism spectrum

disorder. According to one of its officers, BAI used to be under the nationwide organization Autism

Society Philippines, but decided to separate in order to better execute their programs and vision for

Person with Disabilities Affairs

Office (PDAO)

Persons with Disability

Organization in Carmona, Cavite,

Inc. (PDOCCI)

Kilusan Kabalikat ng May

Kapansan para sa Kinabukasan (4K)

Buhay Autismo, Inc.

(BAI)

Barangay Leaders (14) and

Volunteer PWD Parents

Figure 3. PWD Federation/Associations in the

Municipality of Carmona



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Carmona, without the approval of the national chapter. With the help and support from PDAO, they

were able to organize and establish livelihood projects (such as dealership of rice macaroons) for

their officers and members.

ii. The Story of PDAO’s Creation

The story of PDAO’s creation dates back to September 2000, when then Mayor Roy Loyola, (now

Congressman, 5th District, Cavite) initiated the opening of a center for the disabled. The idea of

putting up this center emerged after the local chief executive (LCE) visited his cousin in the United

States, who was a parent of a child with disability. During his visit, he witnessed how the US

government took care of its PWDs and their parents.

Inspired by this good practice, he brought the idea to his town and opened a Center for Disabled in

a small classroom in Carmona Elementary School. Under the Local School Board (LSB) and the

Department of Education (DepEd), the center started with 18 young PWDs. It was managed by Ms.

Loly Dacasin from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education (DepEd),

Mr. Edwin Tolentino (now PESO officer) from the Public and Employment Service Office (PESO) and

Ms. Rosebelle Mercurio (now PDAO Head) as an LSB teacher. The center provided basic literacy for

children with disabilities, and livelihood for adult PWDs. Gradually, the population of the PWD

learners and PWD livelihood recipients increased. From initially assembling Christmas lights, other

types of livelihood were also started.

In June 2002, the Center of Disabled, was

formally renamed as Disabled Persons

Coordinating Office (DPCO) and was placed

under the administrative jurisdiction of the

Mayor. This was done through a municipal

ordinance2 in support of the Magna Carta for

Disabled Persons or RA 7277. Ms. Rosebelle

Mercurio was hired as a Clerk under the DPCO.

Eventually, in November 2003, the DPCO was

put under the Municipal Social Welfare

Development Office (MSWDO) including Ms.

Mercurio as a Social Welfare Assistant with a

permanent position. This was done upon

recognizing that the services offered by the DPCO are under the scope of MSWDO.

In 2004, during the first term (2004-2007) of Mayor Dahlia Loyola, several improvements in services,

personnel, and infrastructure were executed. In 2006, the DPCO established the 4K, an organization

envisioned to help the office support PWD graduates in work placement and guarantee the long-

term sustainability of its PWD programs. Additionally, part of the innovations carried out by the LCE

of Carmona, Ms. Mercurio and her team during this period was the development and execution of

2 See Annex B for summary of municipal ordinances relevant to the reorganization and creation of PDAO

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2002

2008

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2000 Opening of Center for Disabled

Ordinance creating Disabled Persons Coordinating Office (DPCO),supporting RA 7277

Ordinance renaming DPCO to Persons with Disability Coordinating Office (PWDCO)

Ordinance renaming and reorganizing PWDCO to Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), supporting RA 10070

Ordinance considering PDAO as an independent department of the MLGU

Figure 4. Timeline of Ordinances relevant to the

Reorganization and Creation of PDAO



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Box 1. Awards and Recognitions Local Government Unit of the Year in the Apolinario Mabini Presidential Awards, 2008 and 2015 Presidential Award for for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (1

st – 3

rd Class

Category), 2016 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, 2009 Regional Winner for the 2008 Presidential Awards for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (1

st – 3

rd Class Category) in Region

4A, CALABARZON, 2008 Best SPED Center (PWDCO and Bayan Muna Lagi) in Region 4A, 2009

the LGU’s Service Framework of Educational and Rehabilitation Program, a comprehensive program

that tackles the needs of the PWD clientele. This program continues to be in place up to the present.

In 2008, the local government decided to use the more politically accepted term “persons with

disabilities” instead of “disabled persons,” through municipal ordinance 010-2008, in support of

their advocacy for social inclusion and against discrimination. This initiative mean to highlight that

disabilities do not define PWDs and that having disabilities does not equate to being less functional

and being “of less use to society.” This lead to renaming the Disabled Persons Coordinating Office

(DPCO) to Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO), which was still lodged under the

control and supervision of the MSWDO.

In 2009, the Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO) was once again transferred

under the control and supervision of the office of the Mayor. Ms. Rosebelle Mercurio was

appointed as Youth Development Officer of PWDCO.

In 2010, the Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CBR), now Community-Based Inclusive

Development (CBID) was launched to further extend PDAO services to PWDs outside the center. 4K

was strengthened as PWDCO’s partner in the

administration of CBR in terms of providing

livelihood and income generating opportunities

such as production of supot (plastic) from

recyclable materials.

In 2011, following RA 10070 (establishment of

PDAO in LGUs), through a municipal ordinance 02-

2011, PWDCO was renamed as Persons with

Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), still under the

Office of the Mayor, however with no plantilla

positions. The local government continued to

support PDAO through the addition of funding,

staff, and equipment. Various government

agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs)

and stakeholders also showed their support to

PDAO through financial aid and free trainings for

PWDs. Ms. Rosebelle Mercurio remained as Youth

Development Officer under PDAO.

In the following years, PDAO and the Local Government of Carmona continued to innovate and

provide services to the PWDs of the municipality. In April 2012, the PWD Federation, called Persons

With Disabilities Organization in Carmona, Cavite, Inc. (PDOCCI) was organized, through the help of

PDAO and its CBR coordinators.

In 2017, six years after the office was renamed as PDAO and 17 years since its initial operation,

PDAO was considered as an independent department of the LGU. Alongside this, PDAO was then

provided with plantilla positions to strenghten its undertakings. Ms. Mercurio, who had been there



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since the beginning, was promoted and appointed as the PDAO Head. In the same year, another

daughter organization called Buhay Autismo, Inc. was established through PDAO.

For all its initiatives for PWDs from 2000 to 2016, despite not having a plantilla position and a

separate office, the PWD office was still able to provide good programs and services for the PWDs,

earning it awards and recognitions3 (see Box 1).

iii. The Selection Process

The selection process undertaken in the appointment of the PDAO Head of the local government of

Carmona is relatively straightforward compared to what was indicated in the Implementing Rules

and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10070. Interviews with Mr. Glenn San Diego, HRMO Department Head

and Mr. Reginaldo Sevilla, LGOO of Carmona, Cavite revealed that the MLGU followed the usual

government process of hiring and appointing employees.

Instead of conducting a general assembly of PWDs to nominate qualified applicants, Ms. Rosebelle

Mercurio, the current PDAO head, shared that upon the vacancy of the position, she was

encouraged by the Mayor and the HRMO head to apply. In line with this, Mayor Dahlia Loyola said:

“Bakit hindi ko siya ii-involve? Eh kasi from the start, siya na ang nag-intindi nito. Siya lang ’yong

mayroong special education units. She was the one who started it way back. She was our ‘kabalikat’

when this started way back 2000.” (Why wouldn’t I involve her? From the start, she was the one who

took care of [PDAO]. Besides, she is the only one with special education units. She was the one who

started it way back. She has been our partner since 2000.)

This remark uttered by the Mayor highlights her belief in the hardwork and commitment invested by

Ms. Mercurio to the office ever since the beginning, alongside the latter’s background qualification.

With regard to the number of applicants for PDAO Head position, both LGOO and HRMO disclosed

that even as the vacancy was posted for the knowledge of the general public, there were no other

applicants aside from Ms. Mercurio. HRMO also admitted not having a PWD representative in the

Personnel Selection Board during the deliberation of the sole applicant.

Despite having no other applicant for the position, HRMO stated Ms. Mercurio still underwent the

usual government hiring and recruitment process, from submitting the necessary requirements, to

undergoing series of interviews and taking the examination, until she was accepted to the post and

appointed as PDAO Head in December 2017.

3 See Annex C for summary of awards and recognitions pertaining to PDAO

Posting of the Vacant Position

Submission of Requirements

Series of Interviews

Examination Appointment

Figure 5. Actual Selection and Appointment Process of PDAO Head in Carmona, Cavite



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iv. Profile of the PDAO Head and the PDAO Team

The PDAO Head. A graduate of BA Psychology with a post graduate Baccalaureate in SPED, with 36

units of course work, Ms. Rosebelle Mercurio was hired in September 2000 by then Mayor Roy

Loyola to be an LSB teacher in the newly created Center for Disabled. In October 2001, she was

engaged as a Clerk, with a casual position in the Center. In 2003, she was promoted to a permanent

position of Social Welfare Assistant in the DPCO (formerly Center for Disabled), under the MSWDO.

Because of the awards and recognitions gained by

MLGU from its programs and services for PWDs, the

PWDCO was transferred under the supervision of

the Mayor’s Office in 2009. At the same time,

having shown dedication and good performance,

Ms. Mercurio was appointed a permanent position

as Youth Development Officer (YDO). Ms. Mercurio

maintained her YDO post, serving as focal to the

PWD unit renamed in 2010 as PDAO. In 2017, with

the conversion of PDAO as a project office under

the Office of the Mayor to a department with

plantilla positions, Ms. Mercurio was appointed as

PDAO Head with a salary grade of SG24.

As PDAO Head, she allots equal amount of time to attend to her responsibilities such as (1) doing

budgetary preparation as well as monitoring of the budget/livelihood programs of the PWD

associations; (2) proposing programs and projects for PWDs; (3) overseeing and monitoring of the

current programs and projects for PWDs; and (4) finding linkages and partnerships with government

offices, NGOs, and private partners and stakeholders. In addition, she also conducts meetings with

the PWD federation/associations, attends meetings of local special bodies (LSBs) such as Local

Council for Children, Youth for Development and PDAO Council, and attends AIP deliberation.

As mentioned in the previous section, while Ms. Mercurio was the sole applicant for the position,

her appointment raised no violent or negative reactions, neither from the other department heads

nor from the PWD community. All of the study’s respondents provided praises for Ms. Mercurio as

PDAO Head. They concurred that Ms. Mercurio has what it takes to run the PDAO and regards what

she currently does as her expertise. Dr. Homer Aguinaldo stated that Ms. Mercurio possesses

resourcefulness when it comes to looking for program innovations and new linkages and at the same

time also asserts their stand and fights for the concerns of PWDs (H. Aguinaldo, personal

communication, 03 April 2018). As for Mr. Glen San Diego, he described Ms. Mercurio as “istrikto sa

trabaho, very particular sa details, result-oriented and purpose driven.” The OSCA President added

that Ms. Mercurio is also kind, smart, and intelligent (L. Diaz, personal communication, 04 April

2018).

2008

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2017

2000 LSB Teacher

Clerk (Casual)

Social Welfare Assistant (Permanent)

Youth Development Officer II (Permanent)

Municipal Government Department Head I, PDAO Head (Permanent)

Figure 5. Timeline of PDAO Head Service Record



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Box 2. PDAO’s Vision

Inclusive growth or 100% integration of PWDs into the mainstream society

1:1 ratio of learners to SPED teacher

Regular employment for PWDs IT Hub for PWDs 100% participation from PWDs and

their families Haven for PWDs similar to

dormitories for the old/home for the aged

Taking care of the needs and welfare of their hardworking staff

Additionally, Ms. Altarez-Camama, the Municipal

Administrator described Ms. Mercurio with the statement,

“Napakalaki ng puso niya. Never nasasakripisyo ang

trabaho.”(She has a huge heart. Her work is never

sacrificed.) On the other hand, Mr. Tolentino, the PESO

Manager who was also one of the three pioneer staff of

the Center for Disabled, even shared “Kaya ko binitawan.

Sabi ko, ikaw na lang ang mag focus dyan. Confident

naman ako sa background niya, mas fit siya doon.

Nandoon ’yong hindi mo matatawaran na commitment

niya.” (That’s why I let go *of the center and the post+. I told

her that she should be the one to focus on it. I was

confident with her background, as she is more fit for the

post. Besides, her commitment is beyond doubt.)

What motivated Ms. Mercurio to enter this field and to

continue working for PDAO and for the welfare of the

PWDs for almost 19 years, is her realization of the

increasing number of PWDs in the municipality, which in

turn translates to the increasing needs and assistance that

must be given to them. She considers being of service to

PWDs, through PDAO, as her life’s calling. Despite being

there for quite a length of time, she still finds her work

taxing, but fulfilling. Given the increasing demand for

services, getting the approval of the Mayor in adopting

and implementing programs for the PWDs and their

corresponding budgetary requirements, posts as one of

her frequent challenges at work. Furthermore, having

additional plantilla positions for some of her staff is

another matter that she would like to be addressed soon.

Given the leadership of the PDAO head, coupled with the

support of the LCE, the collective effort of the PDAO staff

and PWD organizations, the PDAO’s performance and

achievements have been quite remarkable. With the

existing Service Framework of Education and Rehabilitation Program for the children, Community-

Based Inclusive Development Matrix (CBID) for the community, and their livelihood programs for the

associations and federation, PDAO still has a lot to offer for the PWDs (Box 2).

PDAO Team. Starting with three staff under the Center for Disabled in 2000, PDAO has grown to a

33 staff complement as of April 2018. Of this, ten are permanent, 22 are casual and one has a job

order position. Currently, there are four Program Coordinators, 12 PDAO Teaching Staff, one

Disability Officer, one Disability Affairs Assistant, two Administrative Assistants, four Drivers, and

Box 3. PWD’s Life Transformed Cherry A. Ramos, 42, CBR Coordinator, Orthopedic Disability “I started as a learner and at the same time, the disabled were given a chance to join the livelihood program. I am one of those who benefitted. This went on until I was hired as one of those employees of this office. As an employee, I am happy that my disability has not barred me from becoming an inspiration to my fellow disabled. I am even given the means to help them in their needs, especially since I am a CBR coordinator. I get to visit them in their homes and with the help of our government, their needs are answered.” Source: Carmona PDAO’s Early Beginnings



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nine Utility Staff. The length of service of the staff in the office ranges from two to 17 years. Their

youngest employee is 26 years old, while the eldest is 52 years old.

Six PDAO’s staff (two permanent and four casual positions) have disabilities – two have orthopaedic

disabilities, two have hearing impairment, and two others have visual impairment. One of the staff

shared her story starting from a PWD learner to securing a permanent position in PDAO (Box 3).

Another said that their presence in this office encourages the participation of the PWDs for the

community. However, according to the PDAO Head, in the selection process of the PDAO staff, their

PWD profile not did not matter, as long as they are qualified for the position. In terms of the

performance of the six staff with disability, Ms. Mercurio added that though their performance may

sometimes be limited by their disabilities, these did not stand in the way of the accomplishment of

their tasks.

When it comes to educational attainment, 17 are college graduates, four are college

undergraduates, 11 are high school graduates, and one is a high school undergraduate. Given that a

large portion of the PDAO’s employees are teaching staff, most of them are graduates of Bachelor of

Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education. Other degrees include BS Psychology,

BS Information Technology, BS Business Education Major in Technical Livelihood Education, and

BSBA Management.

The PDAO team is first concerned with reaching out to the PWDs of Carmona all the way down to

the household level. This is done in order to inform and encourage them to participate in projects

held at the community and at the center. Given PDAO’s wide range of work, many of the

interviewees reckoned the need for the office to hire additional staff.

Ms. Purificacion, the MPDC, said that compared to other departments in their LGU, the nature of

work carried out by the PDAO staff entails both their mental and physical effort; not to mention that

their jobs may be more physically tolling since they deal with clientele who have special needs. She

added that it takes passion for them not to leave their jobs, even when there are better

opportunities outside PDAO and more especially, opportunities abroad. The MPDC did not discount

that while the PDAO staff are passionate about their job and are receiving ample salary, she still feels

the need to further increase their compensation.

Since the expansion of their education program, there are now 12 teaching staff who work as SPED

teachers and tutors. There are also four drivers, considering that the center brings the learners to

school and back to their homes. There is also an Administrative Coordinator, one Adminsitrative

Assistant, and nine Utility Staff. One Disability Affairs Officer acts as support, whereas the Social

Worker post is currently vacant. For the programs, their tasks are specialized depending on the core

group where they belong – such as education, livelihood; CBID and rehabilitation and coordination.

As much as the PDAO head is hands-on when it comes to work, she has to efficiently manage her

time to attend to all her responsibilities. PDAO’s programs cover a lot --- starting from early

intervention to entreprenuerial programs to ensure livelihood for PWDs. Hence, in 2016, program



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coordinators were formally designated to oversee their respective assigned programs. This way, the

PDAO head need not micro-manage, and instead could monitor the progress of the programs

through their specific coordinators.

v. PDAO at Work

MLGU’s Budget. Carmona’s budget is divided into four

major services – executive, legislative, social services, and

economic services, with executive services getting highest

share of 70% of the total budget.

The executive services include the budget alloted to the

Executive branch (Mayor’s Office and other

departments, including PDAO).

PDAO’s Budget4. Of the Php 556 million total

executive services budget in 2017, 70% is alloted

for the Mayor’s Office, and the remaining 30% is

alloted to the 17 departments under the Mayor’s

Office.

Of the remaining 30%, budget for DRRMC and Treasury Office cover almost 10% and the 20% is

almost equally shared by the rest of the departments, including PDAO.

In 2017, PDAO has a budget of Php 10.7 M, equivalent to 1.4% of Carmona’s total budget. PDAO’s

budget is broken down into three components – general administrative and support services; plans

and programs; and capital outlay.

4See Annex D for 2014-2017 Annual Investment Plan

Local Chief

Executive

Disability Affairs Officer

(PDAO Head)

Admin Coordinator (1)

Admin Assistant

(2) Driver (4)

Utility Staff (9)

Social Worker (Vacant)

Support (1) Program

Coordinator for:

Education (1)

PDAO Teaching Staff

(12)

Livelihood (1)

CBID (1)

Rehabilitation Coordinator

(1)

Sub-contract Coordinator

Figure 6. PDAO Organizational Structure

Figure 6. MLGU’s Budget Allotment per Major Services, 2017

Figure 6.1 Allotment of Executive Services per Office/Department,

2017

MLGU Budget (2017) = 733.7M



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General Administrative and Support Services covers the budget for Personal Services of

PDAO Staff.

Plans and Programs includes budget for PWD celebrations, trainings, education (orientation

and distribution of school supplies to 175 PWD learners; learners evaluation and

developmental and behavioral assessement); and community rehabilitation programs for

PWDs including provision of physical, occupational, and speech therapy with available

equipments.

Capital Outlay includes budget for procurement of equipment/tools for PDAO office,

PDOCCI Office, and supplies for Development Center.

Table 1. PDAO Budget Components.

52% (PhP 5.54M) of PDAO budget

comes from GAD and the 48% (PhP

5.2M) comes from the LGU.

MLGU’s Commitment to PWD Welfare

Budget. The budget allotment for PDAO in 2017 amounting to 10.7M, comprised 1.4% of the MLGU’s

budget, is much higher as compared to the 0.5% guideline (1% together with budget for senior

citizens) endorsed by a 2003 Joint Memorandum Circular of DBM and DSWD (GAA).This shows the

high level of commitment of the MLGU in providing for the welfare of the PWDs. However, with all

the programs and services PDAO is undertaking, the alloted budget of Php 10.7M may seem

insufficient. In the context of asking for additional support and budget, Ms. Mercurio candidly

shared, “Kapag nga nagagalit na si Mayor, lagi niyang sinasabi na sa amin (PDAO) na nauubos ang

budget.” (When Mayor gets irked, she tells us that PDAO already exhausts most of the local budget.)

PWD-Friendly. The commitment of the MLGU in providing for the welfare of the PWDs is not only

evident in the budget alloted to PDAO, but also in the municipality’s compliance with the

accessibility law. Aside from PWD ramps, railings, separate comfort room for PWDs, grab handles in

the regular comfort rooms, and elevator found in the Municipal Hall, there are also wheelchairs

available at the lobby of the municipal hall and the Municipal Health Office.

To further extend its accessibility to PWDs, Mayor Loyola issued a memorandum in February 2017

designating PWD assistants who would lend a hand to PWDs visiting the municipal hall, especially

Programs, Projects,

Activities, Description

Source

of Fund Sub-Total Total

General Administrative

and Support Services GAD 600,000 600,000

Plans and Programs GAD 2,940,000 5,190,000

LGU 2,250,000

Capital Outlay GAD 2,000,000 4,950,000

LGU 2,950,000

TOTAL PDAO Budget 10,740,000 10,740,000



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Figure 7. Municipal Ordinances and Resolutions

Relevant to PDAO

2011

2015

2002

2008

2016

2018

2017

2000 Opening of Center for Disabled

Ordinance creating Disabled Persons Coordinating Office (DPCO),supporting RA 7277

Ordinance renaming DPCO to Persons with Disability Coordinating Office (PWDCO)

Resolution approving issuance of discount ID for PWDs, localizing RA 9422

Ordinance renaming and reorganizing PWDCO to Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), supporting RA 10070

Resolution modifying 2011 AIP under GAD for the implementation of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Program for PWDs

Resolution adopting the CBR Program for PWDs

Resolutionauthorizing MOA with ATRIEV and ICTO for the Computer Education Training using Adaptive Technology for PWDs

Resolution authorizing MOA with Carmona Elem. School (CES) and Delos Santos Family Foundation, Inc. for the construction of a two-storey four-classroom SPED building in CES

Resolution authorizing deed of donation of equipment to 4K

Resolution authorizing MOA with Leonard Cheshire Disability PH Foundation, Inc. (LCDPFI) re: implementation of programs that promote employment and livelihood opportunities to PWDs

Resolution authorizing MOA with DILG for the utilization of the Performance Challenge Fund (Php3M) for the renovation of the PDAO building

Ordinance considering PDAO as an independent department of the MLGU

Resolution authorizing MOA with 4K for the donation of a photocopier machine

Resolution authorizing MOA with Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trades (JZGMAT) re: Community-Based Training Programs for out-of-school youth and PWDs

Resolution modifying MR 026-2016 renaming the project title under PCF to Construction of School Building for PWDs

Resolution endorsing establishment of the Disability Resource and Development Center at the PDAO Building

those in wheelchairs. Aside from these services that

mostly cater to PWDs with mobility problems, to be

more accesible even to the Deaf, the Mayor also had

municipal government employees trained in sign

language. The aim was to have one employee in

each of the office/department who knew how to

communicate with the Deaf.

Support from the Sanggunian. The Sanggunian Bayan

ng Carmona is also supportive as can be seen in the

ordinances and resolutions passed in relation to the

betterment of the welfare of the PWDs (refer to

Figure 7). Among the most relevant municipal

ordinance passed are Municipal Ordinance No. 003-

2002 creating the Disabled Persons Coordinating

Office in 2002; and Municipal Ordinance No. 08-2017

approving the PDAO as an Independent Department

of Carmona, Cavite.

PDAO’s Programs and Project. As a response to the

needs of the PWDs in Carmona, PDAO came up with

the tagline “Your EMBRACE, My Hope.” It stood for

the LGU’s holistic approach in providing educational

and rehabilitation programs and services to center-

based and community-based clients.EMBRACE

stands for:

- Empower PWD;

- Map, monitor and mentor people with

special needs;

- Build center for development and livelihood;

- Render quality education and health

services;

- Adopt effective approach for development;

- Challenge communities; and

- Enrich the lives of PWDs and their families.

Center-Based Education Program. Under the Your

EMBRACE, My Hope approach, one of the greatest

achievements of PDAO per interview with the PDAO

Head and Mayor Dahlia Loyola, was the

development of the Service Framework for

Educational and Rehabilitation (refer to Figure 5),



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which serves as their guide in providing their educational and livelihood programs under the center-

based education programs for PWD learners and graduates.

Starting from disability mapping, children with special needs are evaluated and diagnosed and

then referred to any of the six programs, depending on their needs:

Early Intervention are programs offering basic and pre-requisite skills such as behavioral

modification and sensory integration, etc.

SPED Tutorials are facilitated by SPED teachers assisted by the Iskolar ng Bayan ng Carmona Cavite

(IBCC) to learners for mastery of their academic skills.

Normalization program offers PWD-learners

with trainings and opportunities to integrate

them into mainstream life. This program is

further sub-divided into four components:

Integration where learners are placed in a

regular class with one or more subject

activies where they can interact with

regular children.

Mainstreaming where learners are

immersed in a regular classroom setting

with shadow teacher5 and

individualization6 in the special class.

Inclusion where learners are immersed in

a regular classroom setting without

shadow teacher and pulled out from

individualization class.

Self-Contained where learners with same

disability or in the same level is placed in a

regular class.

Bridging programs prepare learners with

hearing impairment and development

disabilities for mainstreaming in a regular

school.

Adaptive Skills offers adaptive skills program to learners who will not benefit from the mainstream

program.

5Shadow teacher refers to an educational assistant who works directly with a single child with special needs

during his/her early school years 6Individualized learning or individualized instruction is a method of teaching in which content, instructional

technology and pace of learning are based upon the abilities and interest of each learner.

Box 4. Center-Based Educational Program The Center-Based Educational Program of PDAO is being offered for free to all children with disability, with the ultimate goal of preparing them to be integrated and mainstreamed into a regular school setting in the future. To ensure the safety of the children, PDAO procured three service vehicles to transport all learners from their house to school and back. In addition, PDAO/LGU also hired staff to ensure and safeguard the welfare of the children during the transport. One recipient of the program is very much thankful for the program stating that “Malaki ang improvement kasi may libreng education at therapists. Halos naibibigay nila ang pangangailangan. Hatid sundo rin ang mga bata.” To provide additional assistance and for consultation and assessment of PWDs, PDAO also hired occupational, physical, speech therapists and developmental pediatrician. PDAO did not stop on just providing education to PWD learners. They also developed employment opportunities and livelihood programs that the learners can access once they graduate from school.



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Entreprenuerial programs aim to develop the work competencies of the learners through the

provision of sheltered workshops, livelihood programs and job placement.

The service framework for education and rehabilitation program was developed in 2006 through the

assistance of Prof. Archie David (consultant) and is being offered to other LGUs for free use. As

stated by Mayor Loyola, “Pinahihiram (referring to the service framework) ko nga lang eh. They don’t

need to think anymore, because this service framework works for Carmona, and eventually, this will

work for all the disabled in the Philippines.”

At present (SY 2017-2018), there are a total of 168 PWD enrolled under the center-based program of

PDAO, funded through the budget appropriated from the Gender and Development (GAD) fund and

the LGU.

Aside from educational activities and programs, PDAO also provides speech/occupational therapy

and developmental and behavioral assessment to PWD learners. To provide livelihood opportunities

to PWDs, the office also offers entreprenuerial programs such as baking bread and pastries and on-

the-job traning (OJT) program in paper mache production. Not only does it provide programs and

services for the PWDs, PDAO also encourages the PWDs to participate in national activities7 such as

Angel’s Walk for Autism, Happy Walk for Down Syndrome, among others.

7 See Appendix E for PDAO Calendar of Activities

Box 5. Extensive Program on Special Education. Given its extensive program on SPED, the municipality boasts the number of PWD learners whose lives have been improved as they are now more independent and capable in leading their lives and in being part of their respective communities. For instance, the Mayor gave the case of one of their PWD scholars with autism who graduated from the center-based program and is continuously supported by the local government as he is enrolled as a 3

rd year college student at Cavite State University.

On the other hand, a mother of a PWD learner who has Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and speech delay shared how her child has improved after six years in SPED, gladly saying, “Ang laki na ng improvement sa anak ko, kasi dati pag kinausap mo siya – wala siyang eye contact, di siya nagsasalita, di mo alam kung bingi ba o pipe. Eh ngayon, ang daldal, kaya lang bulol talaga.” She was grateful given that the supposed expensive cost of special education and rehabilitation therapy came free of charge because it was shouldered by the local government. Another guardian of two PWD learners shared her two kids – one with GDD and orthopedic disability and the other one with GDD and intellectual disability have improved after years in SPED, saying “pag dating sa improvement… marunong na silang makitungo sa ibang bata.” She stressed her appreciation for the teachers who do not just exert their effort in teaching, but also in looking after the learning progress of the young PWDs who need special attention, sharing “Wala akong masabi kahit sa mga teachers, very responsible talaga… Nagpapasalamat ako sa effort nila, kahit siguro sabihin pang obligasyon nila ‘yan.”



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services through the implementation of the

Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID),

formerly known as Community-Based

Rehabilitation (CBR), to bring PDAO services to

the PWDs in the community.

This program includes health care services;

educational programs; livelihood programs;

social programs and empowerment programs to

PWDs in the community.

Through CBID, PDAO was also able to organize

PWDs at the barangay level with the help of the

PWD federation, PDOCCI. Volunteer parents of

PWDs, volunteer PWDs, and PWD leaders who

also serve as PWD desk officers carry out the

regular home-visitation to monitor and gather

the issues and concerns of the PWDs in the

community, as well as to update their database.

Box 6. Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) CBID program is implemented to provide health care, educational and livelihood programs, and ensure community participation and social inclusion of PWDs in the community. One of the success programs under the CBID program is the provision of livelihood programs to all the barangays. The livelihood programs include capital provision for the production of adobong mani (deep fried peanuts), balut (fertilized duck egg), peanut butter and coco jam, embutido (Filipino meatloaf), pastillas de leche (soft milk candy), siomai (dumplings), supot (bag), and soap, as well as repacking of sugar. For PWDs with mobility difficulties who cannot afford to go the production/livelihood area, PDAO also provide in-house livelihood such as paper folding for Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT). PDAO requests and partners with factories to outsource some of the production steps (i.e. folding of papers). Through this initiative, PWDs with mobility problems are able to work and earn even at home. CBID also empowers the PWDs in the community through continous capacity building. Worth mentioning among the trainings conducted are: (1) sign language training course to front-line employees, PDAO staff, barangay officials/leaders, elementary SPED teachers; CavSU professors; parents and families of the PWD; (2) training on basic Informations and Communications Technology (ICT) for persons with disabilties; and (3) seminars on the disaster risk and reduction management (DRRM) for PWDs. The program also offers home-based education and scholarship grants to qualified PWDs.

Figure 8. Service Framework for Educational and Rehabilitation for their Center-Based Education Program

Integration Mainstreaming Inclusion Self-Contained

CENTER-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Services

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SPED Tutorials

Normalization Bridging

Programs Adaptive Skills

Programs Entrepreneurial

Programs

Hearing Impaired Developmental Disabilities

Applied Academics Practical Living Leisure/Recreation

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Also through this program, PWDs are able to receive PWD Birthday Card, aside from their PWD card.

This PWD Birthday Card allows them to get a free complete medical check-up within their birth

month. In addition, this program also provides medicine and assistive devices to PWDs in the

community.

The program also provides the PWDs a sense of accomplishment by encouraging and supporting

their participation in events that showcase their talents, such as in international events for PWDs

(e.g. Special Musical and Art Festival 2017 in Seoul, South Korea) and during their annual

thanksgiving concerts, which include:

“D” is ability Concert in 2017;

Because of You, I made it! Thanksgiving concert in 2016;

I Can! Thanksgiving Concert in 2015; and

Who Am I? Thanksgiving Concert in 2014.

Monitoring Mandate. Part of PDAO’s monitoring

mandate includes dealing with and monitoring

the programs and projects, including financial

and budgeting aspects, undertaken by the PWD

federation and the associations. To properly

monitor the status and updates of their

programs especially for programs with dole out

capital from other partner agencies, separate

meetings with the federation/associations and

PWD leaders at the barangay level are being

done. PDOCCI, 4K and BAI Presidents shared

that they meet with PDAO head once or twice a month to report their activities and

accomplishments. A PDAO Staff also mentioned that meetings with the PWD associations are done

to check updates and their accomplishments (C.Ramos, personal communication, April 03, 2018).

However, to focus more on developing new and innovative programs for the PWDs and to have

more time looking for partners and stakeholders, monitoring of the programs under center-based

education and rehabilitation programs and CBID, were delegated to the core groups created in 2016.

There were also instances where PDAO engaged in monitoring of compliance of government

establishments in terms of the accessibility law, with the assistance of the Engineering Office.

Partnership Building. PDAO cannot possibly implement all their programs and services to provide a

better world for the PWDs in Carmona, without the support and assistance of partners and

stakeholders.

Whether in their center-based education and rehabilitation programs, community-based inclusive

and development programs, almost all the departments/units within the MLGU provide some form

Box 7. Providing PWDs with Employment With its aim of capacitating PWDs into self-sufficient citizens, PDAO has continuously strived to provide the PWDs of Carmona a place and purpose in society. The local government takes pride that aside from the livelihood programs that they have for PWDs, they have also helped numerous PWDs (including those with intellectual disability, hearing impairment, and cerebral palsy) enter partner private companies. The local government, in line with their Autism-OK campaign, also takes pride on having their SPED graduates, two PWDs with ASD, as employees in the Treasury Office and Information Technology Office of the municipality.



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of assistance to PDAO. However, it is worth mentioning that PDAO is constantly in partnership with

the following departments/offices:

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) – provides educational assistance

through Sunong Dunong Program; inclusion of PWDs in social assistance program; provides loans to

PWDs; administers capability building (i.e. massage trainings); as well as assistance and distribution

of Christmas food packs to indigent PWDs.

Gender and Development (GAD) – allots a portion of its budget for programs, projects and activities

for PWDs.

Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) – includes senior citizen PWDs in the Pamaskong Handog

program; provides financial and burial assistance.

Public Employment and Service Office (PESO) – grants referrals to companies for employment;

organizes special job fairs for PWDs; provides capability programs such as perfume making, rag

making to PWDs; financial grants for PWDs as start-up capital; promotes PDAO during business

summit/forum.

Municipal Health Office (MHO) – provides free medical, dental, eye and ear check-up; provides free

medicine to clients with epilepsy, seizure disorder and clients with cerebral palsy; provides standard

and customized wheelchairs and other assistive devises like eye glasses, white canes and walker;

provides capability building (i.e first aid and life supporting training); and provides medical

certificate/assessment of PWDs.

Engineering Office – conducts consultations regarding appropriate measurements of facilities for

PWDs; PWDs considerations; concerns regarding infrastructure and accessibility issues.

Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) – monitors PDAO’s accomplishment; assistance

during disability mapping.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) – facilitates trainings on disaster

preparedness, earthquake drill and other DRMM trainings; offers assistance and support during

PDAO activities.

Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officers (LEIPO) – provides opportunities for

microenterprises such as 4K and PDOCCI; provides assistance in terms of marketability of PWDs’

products; provision of capability building (i.e. processing of meat products; tofu production).

Provincial Government of Cavite. PDAO also partners with the the provincial government of Cavite

with respect to programs and services for the PWDs. However, Ms. Mercurio shared that sometimes

asking for assisstance from the provincial government is unnecessary, given that even the province

admitted that Carmona’s programs for PWDs are better than what they are offering (R. Mercurio,

personal communication, 03 April 2018).



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Barangays. PDAO through their CBID program also partners and coordinates with the barangays. The

PWD leaders/barangay desk-officers, together with volunteer parents, do home visitations, profiling

and are in-charge of gathering issues and concerns of the PWDs in the community. The barangay

also allots a certain percentage of their budget for PWD programs, as well as allowances and

stipends for barangay desk officers and volunteer PWD parents.

National Government Agencies. Aside from partnerships with offices within the municipal

government, the provincial government and the barangays, PDAO also has partnerships with the

following national government agencies:

Department of Education (DepEd) – offers educational assistance to PWDs until senior high school

and college.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cavite – provides equipment and financial assistance

programs such as Tulong Puhunan amounting to P100,000 for 4K; awarding of 3 sidecars to PWD

Kababaihan; and provides facilities and equipment to 4K through the Shared Services Facilities (SSF)

program.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – grants financial assistance/starting kit to PWD

associations (i.e. P35,000 initial grant to 4K sari-sari store; P700,000 grant to PDOCCI; provides

employment, livelihood and income opportunities through Tulay Program; and conducts Special

Program for Employment of Students (SPESS).

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – offers technical assistance to PDOCCI in relation to

Tofu Production; financial assistance to purchase machine/equipment for production; and technical

assistance on labels of PWD products.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – provides special skills training for

Deaf and mute.

Department of Health (DOH) – administers capacility building such as trainings and seminars

regarding Philhealth.

National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) – offers technical assistance regarding laws and

issuances regarding PWD and livelihood programs.

Other partners/sponsors. Other partners of PDAO include foundations and non-government

organizations for PWDs such as Link Center of the Deaf; Incepencen: Living Center; Autism Society of

the Philippines; Latter Day Saints Charities Phils.; Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines,

Inc.; Tomas and Betty delos Santos Foundation; Leonard Cheshire Disability Philippine Foundation

Inc.; St. Therese, the Little Flower Sign Language Center; and Alternative Learning Resource School –

Philippines, Inc. - Sta. Rosa). PDAO also has partner private organizations, which include Rotary Club

of Carmona; On Semiconductor Philippines; Taiwanese Chamber of the South; Nideca Philippines;



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ROHM Mechatech Phils.; Carmona Water District; Ministop; and TDK Philippines; socio-economic

organization such as UNILAB Foundation; and SUCs such as Cavite State University (CavSU) and

Iskolar ng Bayan Carmona, Cavite (IBCC).

Presence in Local Special Bodies. Aside from partnership with local and national agencies, PDAO and

PWD federation/association representatives also has membership in different local special bodies

(LSB). Among the mentioned LSBs where PWDs are represented include: Local Development Council

(LDC); Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC); Local Health Board (LHB); Municipal

Disaster Riske Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC); Local School Board (LSB); Municipal

Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS); Elderly and Person with Disability Council; STI

Council; and Community Eye Health Team.

Membership in these LSBs further give way to PDAO or any PWD representative to air their issues

and concerns and ultimately to create policy issues and recommendations for the welfare of PWDs.

However, no particular policy issues or recommendations arised during the interviews conducted.

vi. Insights and Recommendations on Policy

The journey of PDAO in Carmona has come a long way, from being the Center for Disabled that it

was in 2000 to the Persons with Disability Affairs Office that it is at present. Several renaming and

restructuring have been done, but its essence and reason for existing still stands the same. PDAO’s

story is indeed inspiring as it emerged from a genuine initiative brought about by concern and

strengthened by their unwavering commitment to empower and uplift the lives of PWDs. Moreover,

its establishment was more of an ingenuine idea from the side of the local government rather than

compliance to the law, as it was initiated way before there was a national law and IRR that

mandated it.

The PWDs of Carmona are fortunate to have a supportive local chief executive, a passionate leader

(PDAO Head) and dedicated staff, as well as partners and stakeholders, that persistently create ways

to provide them with opportunities and a better world to live in. Even with all the available programs

and services for PWDs, PDAO still continues to look for innovative ways on how to further improve

and ensure a better future for the PWDs. It is for the same reason that the following insights and

recommendations are being provided.

Policy. The sustainability of programs, such as those for PWDs, largely depend on thrusts or priorities

of the administration of the local government. As Carmona’s local chief executive, Mayor Loyola

stated “You know how this works in local government. You are downstairs in your department, you

present programs… pag hindi yan bahagi ng annual investment plan (AIP) mo, at hindi yan

inaprubahan ni mayor, wala ka.” For the case of Carmona, the establishment of SEC-registered PWD

organizations somehow reassures the PWDs that they will continue to have a place in the local



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government priorities, even with a change of administration. This also illustrates how PDAO can be

proactive in organizing PWDs in a certain locality, in the absence of PWD associations.

The issuance of RA 10070 in 2010 and its IRR in 2016 is very opportune for LGUs where PWD

concerns are not part of their LCE’s priorities. The presence of a champion, someone who will

initiate and advocate for this sector, is likewise important. In the case of Carmona, since PWDs are

considered a priority of the Mayor, the only concern left as stated by Vice Mayor Ines is the

localization of the national law, for it to be more effective, especially at the barangay level. Another

recommendation is for the PWD federations/associations/leaders to look for alliance in the

Sanggunian to lobby and fight for their advocacies.

It is also commendable how the regular updating of the PWD database and the consultation with

PWD organizations allow PDAO to identify the needs of their clientele, and thus, provide programs

that correspond to these. Alongside the aim of properly identifying the needs of the PWD clientele, it

is also recommended to review the current classification of the types of disabilities that are set by

Department of Health. This will also answer the current dilemmas faced by PDAO in classifying

whether a case is considered as a disability or a disease.

On the other hand, similar to other disadvantaged sectors, programs which are in place for PWDs

must be empowering. PDAO must ensure that the projects and programs that they offer for this

sector are enabling and not mere dole outs. It is also noteworthy how PDAO considers PWDs not just

as individuals, but as part of PWD households, such that their programs do not only involve the

PWDs themselves, but also their families.

Whereas for the Seal of Good Local Governance, it is recommended for DILG to increase the number

of indicators pertaining to PWDs, such that these will not be limited to physical infrastructure or

accessibiliity that mostly adhere to the needs of those with difficulty in mobility. The findings of this

case study suggest the inclusion of set minimum services to be given by LGUs to PWDs, the presence

of PWDs in LGUs’ programs, projects and activities, the presence of PWD assistants and employees

who could communicate to those who have hearing impairment.

Structure. Given the wide range of PWD concerns, it is without doubt that a permanent Persons with

Disability Affairs Office is better than a designated focal person under the MSWDO. The increasing

number and needs of PWDs require a separate office and staff who will cater to their specific

concerns. Needless to say, a separate office could be more focused and could provide better services

for the PWDs.

In terms of the monitoring mandate of PDAO, it is recommended for them to extend their work in

terms of monitoring accessibility features of government and commercial establishments.

Process. Having a disability or not should not be a question in choosing the PDAO Head as long as

the necessary qualifications are met. While PWD representation may generally be an issue, the

findings of this case study suggest that vision and passion for the PWDs weigh more than his or her



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disability or non-disability. Likewise, the conduct of a general assembly to nominate qualified

applicants is not a priority as long as a systematic and merit-based process of selection and

appointment is followed.

In terms of PDAO staff complement, hiring qualified PWDs as staff is also recommended as it

manifests the vision of the office to empower its PWD clientele. For the case of Carmona, disabilities

are not considered as limitations or hindrances to executing the jobs of PWDs. Moreover, PWD staff

also proves to be effective in leveling or dealing with their PWD clients. It is also suggested for PDAO

to have an employee with hearing impairment who is capable of sign language, or at least have their

staff trained for sign language. Almost all the staff of PDAO Carmona and at least one employee for

every department of the municipal government were trained for sign language, for them to be able

to communicate to clients with hearing disability.

Other gaps. Aside from all the programs and services available to PWDs, there are still some

suggestions for PDAO’s consideration. Among others, there is a need to (1) further strengthen

organizations of parents and representations of PWDs; (2) organize a separate associations for

specific disabilities that are not yet represented; (3) organize Lakbay-Aral of PDAO staff in other

LGUs to learn best practices for PWDs; and (4) raise awareness among citizens regarding PWD

considerations and concerns through campaigns and orientations.



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List of Interviewees

INTERVIEWEES DESIGNATION ORGANIZATION/OFFICE

Local Chief Executive

1 Mayor Dahlia A. Loyola Municipal Mayor

Persons with Disability Affairs Office

2 Rosebelle L. Mercurio Department Head PDAO

3 Melissa M. Arevalo PWD Staff PDAO

4 Cherry A. Ramos PWD Staff; Support Coordinator PDAO

5 Jerrold Z. Hernandez Program Coordinator for Education PDAO

6 Jenalyn B. Papango Program Coordinator for CBID PDAO

LGU Department/Unit Heads

7 Carmen T. Sarita Department Head MSWDO

8 Melanie Altarez-Camama Municipal Administrator

9 Glenn P. San Diego Department Head HRMO

10 Mildred M. Purificacion MPDC/GAD Focal Person MPDO

11 Dr Homer L. Aguinaldo Municipal Health Officer MHO

12 Engr. Fedelino "Jun" Mapanoo Municipal Engineer Engg

13 Leonida M. Diaz President OSCA

14 Edwin E. Tolentino Department Head/PESO Manager PESO

Sangguniang Bayan

15 Vice Mayor Cesar L. Ines, Jr. Vice Mayor SB

16 Marivic M. Pakingan SB Secretary SB

17 Hon. Rebecca L. Reyes Councilor/Board Member SB

18 Aldrin C. Alcedo SB LLSO SB

19 Glenda D. Loyola PWD Staff Local School Board

20 Artemio S. Angelada PWD Staff MDRRMO

21 Marijoy B. Carriaga PWD Staff

22 Reginaldo S. Revilla LGOO

23 Julia C. Diago LSB Member from Private/NGO

24 Dalisay R. Canada LDC PWD Organization

25 Anna Ellaine Sy Recipient

26 Estela L. Caritos Recipient

27 Roland L. Anorma Recipient

28 Marites D. Balintong Recipient

29 Mark Anthony R. Hernandez Partner NGO

30 Bernie S. Arellano Barangay Focal

31 Ramoncito N. Maloom Barangay Focal

32 Bernardo Mimije, Jr. Barangay Focal



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0-4 0 0 1 2 3 3 4 3 0 4 4 8 11 6 49

5-9 0 3 12 6 4 12 7 7 9 7 6 18 20 38 149

10-14 0 1 12 3 5 10 6 4 12 7 8 5 33 22 128

15-19 0 2 3 11 4 15 3 4 16 3 14 2 22 8 107

20-24 0 0 0 5 4 9 7 9 21 7 5 5 18 7 97

25-29 0 0 0 2 6 3 2 12 7 11 7 4 9 2 65

30-34 1 0 0 3 1 2 0 11 4 4 11 2 9 0 48

35-39 0 0 0 6 1 3 1 18 6 7 23 5 7 0 77

40-44 0 0 0 1 1 5 2 19 10 14 29 2 9 0 92

45-49 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 32 5 9 36 4 6 0 98

50-54 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 35 11 8 34 1 6 0 99

55-59 1 0 0 1 1 5 1 37 7 8 37 1 4 0 103

60-64 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 12 4 5 17 1 3 0 44

65-69 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 5 19 0 1 0 31

70-74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 0 0 0 9

75-79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4

80-84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3

> 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

TOTAL 5 6 28 43 31 72 34 206 117 102 261 58 158 83 1204

AGEChronic

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APPENDIX A DISABILITY PROFILE OF CARMONA, CAVITE

(Data as of March 2018) Percentage Distribution by Type of Disability Distribution of Types of Disability by Sex

Type of Disability Number of Cases

Percentage Type of Disability Male Female

Orthopaedic 261 21.68% Orthopaedic 153 108

Psycho-social 206 17.11% Psycho-social 104 102

Global Delay/Intellectual 158 13.12% Global Delay/Intellectual 106 52

Hearing Impairment 117 9.72% Hearing Impairment 61 56

Visual Impairment 102 8.47% Visual Impairment 43 59

Autism Spectrum Disorder 83 6.89% Autism Spectrum

Disorder 68 15

Multiple Disability 72 5.98% Multiple Disability 51 21

Speech Impairment 58 4.82% Speech Impairment 31 27

Epilepsy 43 3.57% Epilepsy 25 18

Cerebral Palsy 34 2.82% Cerebral Palsy 22 12

Down Syndrome 31 2.57% Down Syndrome 13 18

ADHD 28 2.33% ADHD 23 5

Learning Disability 6 0.50% Learning Disability 3 3

Chronic Illness 5 0.42% Chronic Illness 2 3

Total 1204 100.00% Total 705 499

Percentage 58.6% 41.4%

Distribution of Types of Disability by Age



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F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M

Chronic I l lness 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 5

Learning Disabi l i ty 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 6

ADHD 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 0 1 1 7 0 3 1 4 1 1 28

Epi lepsy 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 3 3 2 3 6 8 1 4 1 0 43

Down Syndrome 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 5 4 5 1 4 31

Multiple Disabi l i ty 2 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 6 1 8 5 2 4 16 2 4 3 7 72

Cerebral Pa lsy 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 8 1 2 2 3 34

Pscycho-socia l 6 7 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 4 16 16 17 9 8 9 27 21 15 19 10 11 206

Hearing Disabi l i ty 5 4 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 10 6 6 1 8 5 11 19 6 9 7 11 117

Visual Disabi l ty 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 1 14 7 8 3 7 3 14 11 3 8 3 8 102

Orthopaedic 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 4 5 20 12 8 20 14 18 34 41 13 26 9 20 261

Speech Impairment 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 3 0 3 5 7 2 3 3 2 3 5 8 4 58

GD/ID 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 2 5 15 7 10 7 11 12 23 5 21 11 15 158

Autism Spectrum Disorder 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 1 5 2 8 1 11 6 25 2 8 83

Total 24 23 1 13 7 10 2 4 3 5 4 6 6 7 19 28 68 80 60 69 57 73 121 168 63 133 58 92 1204

Total per Barangay 1204

Poblacion 7 Poblacion 8 MaduyaCabilang

BaybayMabuhay

6 8 10

Poblacion 1 Poblacion 2 Poblacion 3 Poblacion 4 Poblacion 5 Poblacion 6

196 150

Type of Disability TOTAL

13 47 148 129 130 289

Milagrosa Lantic Bancal

47 14 17


Chronic I l lness 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 5


ADHD 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 0 1 1 7 0 3 1 4 1 1 28

Epi lepsy 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 3 3 2 3 6 8 1 4 1 0 43

Down Syndrome 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 5 4 5 1 4 31


Cerebral Pa lsy 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 8 1 2 2 3 34

Pscycho-socia l 6 7 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 4 16 16 17 9 8 9 27 21 15 19 10 11 206



Orthopaedic 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 4 5 20 12 8 20 14 18 34 41 13 26 9 20 261


GD/ID 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 2 5 15 7 10 7 11 12 23 5 21 11 15 158


Total 24 23 1 13 7 10 2 4 3 5 4 6 6 7 19 28 68 80 60 69 57 73 121 168 63 133 58 92 1204



BaybayMabuhay

6 8 10


196 150


13 47 148 129 130 289


47 14 17


Chronic I l lness 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 5


ADHD 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 0 1 1 7 0 3 1 4 1 1 28

Epi lepsy 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 3 3 2 3 6 8 1 4 1 0 43

Down Syndrome 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 5 4 5 1 4 31


Cerebral Pa lsy 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 8 1 2 2 3 34

Pscycho-socia l 6 7 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 4 16 16 17 9 8 9 27 21 15 19 10 11 206



Orthopaedic 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 4 5 20 12 8 20 14 18 34 41 13 26 9 20 261


GD/ID 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 2 5 15 7 10 7 11 12 23 5 21 11 15 158


Total 24 23 1 13 7 10 2 4 3 5 4 6 6 7 19 28 68 80 60 69 57 73 121 168 63 133 58 92 1204



BaybayMabuhay

6 8 10


196 150


13 47 148 129 130 289


47 14 17

APPENDIX A DISABILITY PROFILE OF CARMONA, CAVITE

(Data as of March 2018)

Distribution of Types of Disability per Barangay



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Municipal Ordinance Summary of Contents

Municipal Ordinance No. 003-2002 ORDINANCE CREATING THE DISABLED PERSONS COORDINATING OFFICE IN SUPPORT OF THE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS” AND PROVIDING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS June 20, 2002

The Disabled Persons Coordinating Office (DPCO) of the municipality of Carmona was created through Municipal Ordinance No. 003-2002, under the administrative jurisdiction of the Office of the Mayor. This ordinance formally established an office similar to the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), but for persons with disabilities (PWDs). This intended to capacitate the municipality of Carmona in “effectively disseminating the intent and immediate concern of RA 7277 or the ‘Magna Carta for Disabled Persons’ to the disabled sector of the LGU.” Composition The ordinance also provides that “the DPCO shall be chaired by the councilor designated by the Sangguniang Bayan, alongside the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer, the Municipal Health Officer, and the representative of the duly recognized Disabled Persons Organization of Carmona as members. A support staff for the DPCO shall also be provided in accordance with the staffing pattern to be determined by the Municipal Mayor.” Functions This ordinance provides the following as the functions of the office.

The DPCO shall function in accordance with the pertinent provisions of RA 7277 and the implementing rules and regulations as may be promulgated jointly or by DOLE, DSWD, NCWDP, DECS, DOTC, DPWH, and DOJ. More particularly these functions shall be as follows:

a. to plan, implement, and monitor the work programs in pursuance of the objective of RA 7277

b. to draw up and consolidate a list of available privileges for disabled persons as provided in RA 7277, specifically in the fields of employment, education, health, auxiliary social services, telecommunication, accessibility, and political and civil rights.

c. To monitor and report to the Secretary of Justice alleged violations of RA 7277, specifically those involving: discrimination on employment, transportation, and on the use of public accommodations.

d. To maintain and regularly update on a quarterly basis the list of disabled persons and to issue individual identification cards which shall be valid within the territorial limits of the municipality.

e. To serve as a general information and liaison center that shall serve the needs of the disabled persons.

Reference: Municipality of Carmona. (2002). Ordinance Creating the Disabled Persons

Coordinating Office in support of the Republic Act No. 7277.

Municipal Ordinance No. 010-2008 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE AND TWO OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 003-02 OR AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE DISABLED PERSONS COORDINATING OFFICE (DPCO) IN SUPPORT OF RA 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS”, AND PROVIDING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS 26 November 2008

Municipal Ordinance No. 010-2008 recognized the need to use the term “persons with disabilities” instead of “disabled persons.” This intended “to promote the removal of social, moral and psychological barriers against persons with disabilities,” by highlighting that having disabilities does not equate to being “of less use to society, to themselves, and to their families.” Through the amendments, the then Disabled Persons Coordinating Office (DPCO) was renamed, thereby creating the Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO) under the control and supervision of the Office of the Mayor. Reference: Municipality of Carmona. (2008). An Ordinance Amending Section One and Two

of Municipal Ordinance No. 003-02.

APPENDIX B SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES RELEVANT TO THE

CREATION AND REORGANIZATION OF PDAO



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Municipal Ordinance No. 02-2011 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY COORDINATING OFFICE (PWDCO) TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) AND CONSIDERING IT AS A DIVISION/UNIT UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

28 March 2011

This ordinance cites the first creation of the Disabled Persons Coordinating Office (DPCO) turned Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO) and recognized that while the office did not have permanent personnel, it was still able to fully carry out its functions and was even given various recognitions. This ordinance also cites RA 10070 or An Act Establishing an Institutional Mechanism to Ensure the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities in Every Province, City and Municipalities, which requires LGUs to organize and establish Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in their respective territorial jurisdiction. Given these premises, the local government realized that “in order to sustain and continuously carry out the task of monitoring, evaluating, data gathering, needs assessment, planning, establishing a production center, creation of job opportunities and advocacies, the PDAO as the structural organization for the implementation of the abovementioned purposes has to be established.” Thus, Municipal Ordinance No. 02-2011 renamed the existing Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (PWDCO) to Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), and considered it as a division/unit under the Office of the Mayor. Structure and Composition Through this ordinance, the Persons with Disability Affairs Office will be placed under the Office of the Mayor, hence, will be under the supervision of the Local Chief Executive. The office shall be in similar nature to the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), in terms of operations. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) shall provide the office with technical assistance. It shall be composed of the following permanent positions: 1 Youth Development Office II, 12 Day Care Workers (Casual), 1 Driver (Casual), 2 Helpers (Casual), and 1 Utility Worker (JO/Casual). “The PDAO shall be headed by the Youth Development Officer II who shall manage and oversee the operations of the Office. On instruction of the Local Chief Executive, the MSWD Office shall designate a focal social worker to provide assistance in prioritizing the program of the Office.” Functions This ordinance also provides the specific functions of the Office, as well as its annual budget sources, which are as follows:

a. Design and implement yearly work program and projects in accordance with RA 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), Batas Pambansa 344 (Accessibility Law), the UN Convention on the Right of PWDs (UNCRPD).

b. Advocate for equal opportunity and accessibility of PWDs in the following: (1) Education; (2) Employment; (3) Health; and (4) Socio Cultural and Sports Development.

c. Draft and propose to the Sangguniang Bayan legislative measures for the welfare of the PWDs.

d. Maintain an updated list of PWDs and issue individual PWD identification cards. e. Organize PWDs in every barangay and federate them in the municipality. f. Serve as a consultative and advisory body in the issuance of building and

occupancy permits relative to the effective implementation of BP 344 (Accessibility Law).

g. Monitor and report to the Department of Justice violations of RA 7277. BP 344. RA 10070 and other laws of PWDs.

The PDAO in coordination with the Office of the Mayor shall prepare the budget for the delivery of programs and services for the sector. The PDAO head shall be responsible for the budget and its submission to the Sangguniang Bayan for appropriation taking into account the (1) income of the municipality; (2) the number of PWDs identified against the total population of the municipality; and (3) the magnitude of the programs and services implementation for the PWDs, which shall determine the amount necessary to carry out the functions of PDAO.

Reference: Municipality of Carmona. (2011). An Ordinance Renaming the Persons with Disability Coordinating Office (PWDCO) to Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) and

Considering it as a Division/Unit under the Office of the Mayor.





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Municipal Ordinance No. 08-2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONSIDERING THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) AS AN INDEPENDENT DEPARTMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF CARMONA, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 003-02 OR AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE IN SUPPORT OF RA 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS”, AND PROVIDING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

17 July 2017

The Local Chief Executive of the municipality endorsed “for appropriate action the improvement of the organization and staffing of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) by considering it the same as an independent department of the Municipality.” The ordinance cites Sec. 15, Rule VI of the IRR of RA 7277, stating that “if a province, city and municipality is financially capable and has not exceeded the personnel services (PS) limitation, the local Sanggunian may elevate the organization and staffing the of the PDAO.” Hence, Municipal Ordinance No. 08-2017 amended Sec. 1 of Municipal Ordinance No. 003-02, thereby considering PDAO as an independent department of the Municipal Government of Carmona.

Reference: Municipality of Carmona. (2017). An Ordinance Approving and Considering the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) as an Independent

Department of the Municipal Government of Carmona, Amending for this Purpose Section 1 of Municipal Ordinance No. 003-02 or an Ordinance Creating the Persons

with Disability Affairs Office in Support of RA 7277, Otherwise Known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, and Providing Its Powers and Functions.





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APPENDIX C

SUMMARY OF AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS PERTAINING TO PDAO

Apolinario Mabini Award (Local Government Unit of the Year), 2008 and 2015 Named after one the country’s known heroes Apolinario Mabini or the Sublime Paralytic, the Apolinario Mabini Awards aim “to recognize individuals, groups and agencies that have made outstanding contributions to persons with disabilities.” This also aims “to promote wider recognition of disabled persons as self-respecting, self-reliant and productive members of society.” The Local Government Unit of the Year category recognizes the LGU that was able to deliver outstanding services to its constituents with disabilities for the last two years. Source: Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (n.d.) Apolinario Mabini Awards. Retrieved from PFRD: http://pfrd.org.ph/amabini.html

Presidential Award for for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (1

st – 3

rd Class Category), 2016

Regional Winner for the 2008 Presidential Awards for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (1st

– 3rd

Class Category) in Region 4A, CALABARZON, 2008

The Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC), initiated by the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), “gives recognition to the important role of local government units (LGUs) in promoting and protecting children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation. It is a mechanism to assure that children’s issues and concerns are given importance at the local level.” (DILG, 2016) Source: Department of Interior and Local Government. (2016). Child-friendly regional LGU winners vie for Presidential Award. Retrieved from DILG: http://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/Child-friendly-regional-LGU-winners-vie-for-Presidential-Award/NC-2016-1033

Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, 2009 The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is “conferred to an individual or group of individuals for exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. The contribution may be a suggestion, innovation or superior accomplishment.” Source: Official Gazette of the Philippines. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2014/02/06/the-csc-honor-awards-program-a-brief-background/

Regional Winner of 2009 Search for Outstanding SPED Centers The 2009 Search for the Most Outstanding SPED Center was initiated by the Department of Education, Bureau of Elementary Education, through the Special Education Division. This search “aims to recognize the efforts of SPED teachers and the SPED centers in patiently and efficiently managing programs for children with special needs. This in turn motivates and encourages teachers, administrators, supervisors, and other SPED officials in addressing the educational needs of children with special needs, especially those with disabilities.” (DepEd, 2009) Source: Department of Education. (2009). DM 303, s. 2009 - 2009 Search for the Most Outstanding SPED Teacher and SPED Center. Retrieved from DepEd: http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/memo/2009/DM_s2009_303.pdf



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Year 2014 2015 2016 2017

GENERAL Public Sector

Executive Services

Mayor's Office 295,844,684.09 337,806,447.56 363,955,145.76 380,740,544.78

Peace and Order 5,399,600.00 7,115,000.00 73,662,800.00 66,700,000.00

DRRMC 24,068,522.16 24,335,000.00 27,329,000.00 26,350,000.00

CARMONA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OFFICE (CARTMO) 6,550,000.00

MUNICIPAL TRICYCLE FRANCHISING REGULATORY BOARD (MTFRB) 900,000.00

KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY 1,000,000.00

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION 4,160,000.00

BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY 800,000.00

PDAO 4,405,000.00 3,990,000.00 8,831,000.00 10,740,000.00

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,530,000.00 1,980,000.00 2,939,648.96 4,358,824.88

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT 6,150,000.00 4,610,000.00 8,660,000.00 9,230,000.00

MPDO 6,530,216.80 6,852,360.80 7,217,360.80 8,454,241.76

Budget Office 2,652,841.12 2,225,091.12 3,530,091.12 4,038,012.48

Treasury Office 16,988,372.48 17,614,845.12 15,433,394.56 17,133,922.52

Accounting Office 5,139,068.80 4,446,007.76 4,796,007.76 5,004,250.48

Civil registry Service 4,128,905.76 4,106,198.80 4,493,746.80 5,010,328.96

Municipal Assessor's Office 8,205,677.60 7,007,432.16 6,936,328.32 8,496,661.76

Municipal Information Office 4,319,961.92 5,055,733.84 4,729,733.84 6,527,381.52

Sub-Total 385,362,850.73 427,144,117.16 532,514,257.92 566,194,169.14

Legislative Services

Office of the Vice-Mayor (OVM) 2,678,083.68 2,529,583.68 2,409,583.68 2,847,509.76

SB 16,329,950.72 5,350,000.00 14,028,036.48 17,136,457.24

Sub-Total 19,008,034.40 7,879,583.68 16,437,620.16 19,983,967.00

SOCIAL Service Sector

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT 2,070,000.00 2,370,000.00 3,900,000.00 4,300,000.00

MHO 45,754,997.28 51,181,041.44 49,486,894.88 61,772,320.56

PAGAMUTANG BAYAN NG CARMONA (PBC) 22,512,731.52 28,413,964.72 27,400,540.56 24,828,165.92

MENRO 7,144,143.52 10,422,809.52 8,914,512.48 25,534,802.64

Social Welfare Services 30,682,888.16 40,096,489.44 51,305,059.36 58,523,597.48

Sub-Total 108,164,760.48 132,484,305.12 141,007,007.28 174,958,886.60

ECONOMIC Service Sector

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES 4,896,846.40 5,130,806.96 4,198,055.12 5368874.96

Engineering Office 7,669,506.08 23,853,758.64 8,066,702.48 14146510.28

Office of Building Official 815,000.00 830,000.00 650,000.00 975000

Carmona Public Market 13,900,000.00 4,950,000.00 2,150,000.00 4550000

LOCAL ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICE 1,720,000.00 1,795,000.00 1,760,000.00 2015000

COOPERATIVE SERVICES/ MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCI 520,000.00 520,000.00 520,000.00 520000

Sub-Total 29,521,352.48 37,079,565.60 17,344,757.60 27,575,385.24

TOTAL AIP 542,056,998.09 604,587,571.56 707,303,642.96 788,712,407.98

YearExecutive Services

Budget PDAO Budget

PDAO's Budget/

Executive Services

Budget

2014-2015 385,362,850.73 4,405,000.00 1.14%

2015-2016 427,144,117.16 3,990,000.00 0.93%

2016-2017 532,514,257.92 8,831,000.00 1.66%

2017-2018 566,194,169.14 10,740,000.00 1.90%

APPENDIX D

ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN (AIP) 2014 – 2017 OF CARMONA, CAVITE Distribution of the Annual Investment Plan per Sector, 2014 – 2017

Percentage of PDAO Budget over the Total Executive Services Budget, 2014 – 2017

FINAL REPORT Assessment of Local Mechanisms for Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) - Focus on Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO Research 2018)

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APPENDIX E PDAO Calendar of Activities

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE

Carmona, Cavite

Tel. no. (046) 430-3373, Email Add: [email protected]

School Calendar S. Y.2017-2018

DATE ACTIVITY REMARKS INCHARGE WORKERS

June 2 Nanay ko Tatay ko

Program and Distribution

of School Supplies

General Assembly Tr. Lot, Tr.Kathy, Tr. Errol &

Deped

June Start of Classes Establishing Rapport

July NDPR Week Irregular Classes 1 week

Celebration 3rd week of

July

Tr. Kathy, Tr.Errol, CBR &

Deped

August Ninoy Aquino Day No Classes Date to be

Announced

August White Cane Safety Day Regular Classes Selected

Learners Join The Event

(V.I.)1 Day Celebration

First week of August

Tr. Jeanette, Tr. Jasmin,

CBR & Deped

August Buwan ng Wika 3rd week of August Tr. Thess, Tr. Leslie, Tr.

Odeza & Deped

August National Heroes Day No Classes

September Cerebral Palsy

Awareness and

Protection Week

Regular Classes Selected

Learners Join The Event

(CP) 1 Day Celebration

First week

Tr. Analyn, Tr. Elsie, Tr.Jovy

Deped & CBR

To be Announced RAMADAN No Classes

October United Nation October 24,2017 Tr. Eric, Tr. Kathy & Deped

October 16-20 First Examination Week Irregular Classes

October ADHD Awareness Week 3rd Week of October Tr. Thess, Tr. Jeanette, CBR,

Tr Angel & Deped

October 23- November

3

Semestral Break No Classes

November 6 Classes Resume Regular Classes

November 6 Issuance of Report Adaptation (Morning

Sched)

All Teaching Staff

November Deaf Awareness Week Regular Classes 2nd to 3rd

Week

Tr. Eric,Tr Jasmin, CBR &

Deped

November Fieldtrip 2nd Week of November All Staff (Teaching)

December Pamaskong Handog Schedule Given by

Sponsor s Date to be

Announced

All Teaching Staff

December Christmas Party No Classes (Same With

Deped Schedule)

January Classes Resume Regular Classes

January National Autism

Consciousness Week


Learners join the event

(CWA)3RD week of

January

CBR, ASP Chapter,Tr.

Leslie,Tr. Thess & Tr. Analyn

February 16 Valentine’s Party Merge AM/PM Class Half

Day Celebration

Tr. Errol, & All Teaching

Staff

February National Down

Syndromes

Consciousness Month


Learners join the event

(DS)3RD week of February

CBR,Tr. Odeza, & Tr. Jovy

March Final Examination Week Irregular Classes

March 12-14 Practice for Recognition Merge AM/PM

March 15 General Practice For

Recognition

Merge AM/PM Class

Whole Day Practice

March 16 Recognition Day Half Day event Tr. Angel, Tr.Elsie, Deped &

Tr. Kathy

March 26-30 Parent’s Evaluation

Issuance of Narrative

and Report Card

Note:*Other date not reflected in this calendar is regular school days.

(Ang ibang petsa na hindi nakalagay sa school calendar ay regular na araw ng

pagpasok sa school)

*Schedule may change upon prior notice.

(Maaaring magbago ang mga schedule base sa abiso ng nakatataan o kinauukulan)

lourdes villar-santos & eleangel dawn cortel

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