MALAYA and MLA TIMES (09 SEP 2016)
(a) | "Persons with Disabilities" include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others (UNCRPD Article 1); | |
(b) | "Federation of Persons with Disabilities" refers to a group composed of organizations of and for persons with disabilities from the national, regional, provincial, city and municipal levels; | |
(c) | "Disabled People's Organization" (DPO) refers to an organization organized and controlled by persons with disabilities; | |
(d) | "Persons with Disability Affairs Office" refers to an office created pursuant to Republic Act No. 10070 to ensure the implementation of programs and services for persons with disabilities in every province, city and municipality; | |
(e) | "Personnel Selection Board" refers to a body established in every province, city or municipality to assist their respective local chief executive in the judicious and objective selection of personnel for employment, as well as for promotion and in the formulation of such policies that would promote the merit and fitness principle; | |
(f) | "Focal Person" refers to an official/staff of in the fourth (4th), fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) class municipalities designated or appointed by the municipal mayor to perform the functions of PDAO. | |
(g) | "Regional Committee on Disability Affairs" (RCDA) - refers to the strategy adopted by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) at the regional level which serves as a mechanism for convergence and resource sharing in the implementation of programs, projects and services for persons with disabilities. It also serves as a forum for the formulation of recommendations, policies and resolutions for the adoption of member agencies to strengthen the implementation of programs and services. | |
(h) | "Permanent Status" refers to the employment status of an employee who meets all the minimum qualification requirements of the position to which he/she is being appointed, including the appropriate eligibility prescribed, in accordance with the provisions of law, rules and standards promulgated in pursuance thereof (based on CSC Omnibus Rules on Appointment and other Personnel Actions).' | |
(i) | "Temporary Status" refers to the employment status of an employee who meets the education, experience and training requirements for the position to which he/she is being appointed except for the appropriate eligibility but only in the absence of a qualified eligible actually available, as certified to by the Civil Service Regional Director or Field Officer. The appointment shall not exceed twelve months, reckoned from the date it was issued but the appointee may be replaced sooner if a qualified eligible who is willing to accept the appointment becomes actually available. | |
(j) | "Qualification Standards" refers to minimum qualifications for a position which shall include education, experience, training, civil service eligibility and physical characteristics and personality traits required by the job. |
(a) | Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office and general supervision of its personnel; | |
(b) | Develop, promote and monitor the implementation of policies, plans, programs and services for the development of persons with disabilities in coordination with national and local government agencies; | |
(c) | Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the local development councils and other special bodies; | |
(d) | Build the capacity of non-government organizations and people's organizations to participate in the implementation of all disability related laws and policies; | |
(e) | Establish coordination with the province, city or municipality, as the case maybe and ensure the inclusion of disability concerns in all local government programs and services; | |
(f) | Network with local, national and international organizations and establish partnership on disability programs and resource mobilizations; | |
(g) | Develop and submit to the concerned municipal / city mayor or governor an Annual Work and Financial Plan. |
(a) | Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities in coordination with concerned national and local government agencies; | |
(b) | Coordinate and implement the provisions of RA No. 10070, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level; | |
(c) | Represent persons with disabilities in meetings of local development councils and other special bodies; | |
(d) | Recommend and enjoin the participation of Non-Government Organization (NGOs) and People's Organization (POs) in the implementation of all disability-related laws and policies; | |
(e) | Gather and compile relevant data on persons with disabilities in their localities; | |
(f) | Disseminate information including, but not limited to programs and activities for persons with disabilities, statistics on persons with disabilities, including children with disability, and training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. | |
(g) | Submit reports to the office of their respective governor or city/municipal mayor on the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities in their respective areas of jurisdiction; | |
(h) | Ensure that policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities are funded by both the national and local government; | |
(i) | Monitor fundraising activities being conducted for the benefit of persons with disabilities; | |
(j) | Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement an approved work plan for persons with disabilities, in accordance with existing laws and regulations; and | |
(k) | Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the promotion and protection of the welfare of persons with disabilities. |
(a) | Registration and Final Acceptance of Applications - HRMO | |
(b) | Invocation / National Anthem | |
(c) | Roll Call | |
(d) | Opening the Assembly | |
(e) | Orientation about RA 10070 and the Appointment of Head of Office/ Focal Person | |
(f) | Presentation of Qualified Applicants | |
(g) | Open Forum | |
(h) | Nomination Process- thru secret ballots | |
(i) | Announcement of Nominees | |
(j) | Closing of the Assembly. |
(a) | Head of PDAO/Officer | ||
• | who shall be responsible in overseeing the management and operations of PDAO; | ||
• | represent persons with disabilities in meetings of local government councils and other special bodies and | ||
• | submit report to the office of the governor or city/municipal mayor on the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the areas of jurisdiction. | ||
(b) | Three (3) technical/administrative staff who will perform the following tasks: | ||
• | Planning and formulation/development of programs concerning mainstreaming the disability perspective in the local government units' projects and activities and development of disability specific programs; | ||
• | Monitoring and implementation of the provisions of this Act, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level; | ||
• | Assist in day to day operations and maintain updated database on disability and ensure its availability. |
Local Government Unit (LGU) | Position Title and Salary Grade | Education | Experience | Training | Eligibility |
Provinces | Disability Affairs Officer (DAO) IV (SG 22) | Bachelors Degree | 3 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 16 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility |
Special Cities (Manila and Quezon City) | DAOV (SG 24) | Master's Degree | 4 years in position/s involving management and supervision, and 1 year of which is relevant to disability affairs | 24 hours of training in management and supervision on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility |
Highly Urbanized Cities* | DAO IV (SG 22) | Bachelor's Degree | 3 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 16 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second level Eligibility |
Component Cities* | DAO IV (SG 22) | Bachelor's Degree | 3 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 16 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second level Eligibility |
Local Government Unit (LGU) | Position Title and Salary Grade | Education | Experience | Training | Eligibility |
1st to 3rd Class Municipalities | DAO III (SG 18) | Bachelor's Degree | 2 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 8 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second level Eligibility |
Focal Person- 4th to 6th Class Municipalities | DAO II (SG 15) | Bachelor's Degree | 1 year of relevant experience on disability affairs | 4 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility |
Position Title | Salary Grade | Education | Experience | Training | Eligibility |
Disability Affairs Officer IV | 22 | Bachelor's Degree | 3 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 16 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/ Second level Eligibility |
Disability Affairs Officer III | 18 | Bachelor's Degree | 2 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 8 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/ Second Level Eligibility |
Disability Affairs Officer II | 15 | Bachelor's Degree | 1 year of relevant experience on disability affairs | 4 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/ Second Level Eligibility |
Disability Affairs Officer I | 11 | Bachelor's Degree | None required | None required | Career Service Professional/ Second Level Eligibility |
Disability Affairs Assistant | 3 | Completion of 2 years in College | 1 year of relevant experience on disability affairs | 4 hours of relevant training | Career Service Sub-Professional/ First Level Eligibility |
Local Government Unit | Department Head (DH) | Asst. Department Head (ADH) | Highest Position Below the ADH |
Provinces | Provincial Government Department Head (SG 26) | Provincial Government Assistant Department Head (SG24) | Disability Affairs Officer IV (SG 22) |
Special Cities (Manila and Quezon City) | City Government Department Head III (SG 27) | City Government Assistant Department Head III (SG 25) | Disability Affairs officer V (SG 24) |
Highly Urbanized Cities | City Government Department Head II (SG 26) | City Government Assistant Department Head II (SG 24) | Disability Affairs Officer IV (SG 22) |
Component Cities | City Government Department Head I (SG 25) | City Government Assistant Department Head I (SG 23) | Disability Affairs Officer IV (SG 22) |
Local Government Unit | Department Head (DH) | Asst. Department Head (ADH) | Highest Position Below the ADH |
Municipalities within Metro Manila | Municipal Government Department Head II (SG 25) | Municipal Government Assistant Department Head II (SG23) | Disability Affairs Officer III (SG18) |
Municipalities outside Metro Manila-1st to 3rd Class Municipalities | Municipal Government Department Head I (SG 24) | Municipal Government Assistant Department Head I (SG 22) | Disability Affairs Officer III (SG18) |
Municipalities outside Metro Manila - 4th to 6th Class Municipalities ** | Disability Affairs Officer II (SG 16)-Fecal Person) |
Level of Organization | Position Title | Education | Experience | Training | Eligibility |
Department (SG 25-27) | Provincial Government Department Head (SG 26) City Government Department Head I-III (SG 25-27) Municipal Government Department Head II (SG 25) City Government Assistant Department Head III (SG 25) | Bachelor's Degree | 5 years in position/s involving management and supervision, 1 year of which is relevant to disability affairs | 32 hours of training in management and supervision on disability affairs | Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility |
Department (SG 24) | Municipal Government Department Head I (SG 24) Provincial Government Assistant Department Head (SG 24) City Government Assistant Department Head II (SG 24) | Bachelor's Degree | 4 years in position/s involving management and supervision, 1 year of which is relevant to disability affairs | 24 hours of training in management and supervision on disability affairs | Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility |
Department (SG 22-23) | City Government Assistant Department Head I (SG 23) Municipal Government Department Head I-II (SG 22-23) | Bachelor's Degree | 3 years of relevant experience on disability affairs | 16 hours of relevant training on disability affairs | Career Service Professional/ Second Level Eligibility |
Local Government Units (province, city and municipality) | |||
(a) | Ensure the implementation of RA No. 10070 in accordance with the established implementing rules and regulations; and | ||
(b) | Allocate funds to fulfil the obligations of the office in serving the needs of persons with disabilities. | ||
Department of Social Welfare and Development | |||
(a) | Advocate for the establishment of Persons with Disability Affairs Office through the Regional Council on Disability Affairs, chaired by its Regional Directors; | ||
(b) | Provide technical assistance and resource augmentation for the programs and services of newly established and existing PDAO through its regional offices; and | ||
(c) | Support capacity building of PDAO personnel within the region in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs. | ||
Department of the Interior and Local Government | |||
(a) | Provide an annual report on the number of provinces, cities and municipalities compliant with the law; | ||
(b) | Incorporate the presence of Persons with Disability Affairs Office as one of the indicators being monitored through the Local Governance Performance and Management System ; | ||
(c) | Provide technical assistance to provinces, cities and municipalities functionaries and concerned personnel through its Local Government Operations Officers in establishing the Persons with Disability Affairs Offices; and | ||
(d) | Ensure dissemination of all disability related information, memorandum circulars and disability related documents to local government agencies and units. | ||
Department of Budget and Management | |||
(a) | Ensure that position titles for PDAO are listed in the Index of Occupational Services for provinces, cities and municipalities. | ||
Civil Service Commission | |||
(a) | Ensure compliance of the provinces, cities and municipalities in the appointment of regular employees for PDAO in accordance with the Civil Service Law; and | ||
(b) | Resolve all matters pertaining to the appointment of PDAO employees. |
(Sgd.) JUDY M. TAGUWALO Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development Chairperson, National Council on Disability Affairs | (Sgd.) ISMAEL D. SUENO Secretary. Department of the Interior and Local Government |
(Sgd.) ALICIA dela ROSA-BALA Chairperson Civil Service Commission |