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Hiring PWDs in the Philippines: It’s a great idea

How do we let people know that hiring PWDs is a great idea? Let them know the benefits.

If you ask a small business owner if he will hire a person with disability, more often than not the idea will be met with opposition if not laughter or sarcasm. Sadly, many perception-based biases hurt the PWDs chances of living a    productive and fulfilling life. Our primary goal at PWDPhil.com is to raise awareness and change public perception towards Pinoys With Disabilities.  Their disabilities should not be hindrances to their employ-ability and unless the job requires specific motor skills, the person with disability is as good as anyone vying for an office job.  Remember that the law states that “No person with disability shall be denied access to opportunities for suitable employment. A qualified disabled employee shall be subject to the same terms and conditions of employment and the same compensation, privileges, benefits, fringe benefits, incentives or allowances as a qualified able bodied person. “

The few PWDs who get hired working in offices struggle against physical hardship just to get to the office on time. Many of our ramps are not safe for wheelchairs and even more of these ramps are too steep or too narrow for a wheelchair to use for the PWD to go at it alone. The cost of building or retrofitting these access ramps are an expense that many companies have chosen to scrimp on, mostly because of the general negative attitude pervasive against PWDs.

The government has taken steps in giving tax incentives to companies that make improvements to make their facility access-friendly, as there are also tax incentives for hiring PWDs as seen in the provisions of Republic Act 7277:

To encourage the active participation of the private sector in promoting the welfare of disabled persons and to ensure gainful employment for qualified disabled persons, adequate incentives shall be provided to private entities which employ disabled persons.cralaw 

(b) Private entities that employ disabled persons who meet the required skills or qualifications, either as regular employee, apprentice or learner, shall be entitled to an additional deduction, from their gross income, equivalent to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid as salaries and wages to disabled persons: Provided, however, That such entities present proof as certified by the Department of Labor and Employment that disabled persons are under their employ: Provided, further, That the disabled employee is accredited with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Health as to his disability, skills and qualifications.

(c) Private entities that improve or modify their physical facilities in order to provide reasonable accommodation for disabled persons shall also be entitled to an additional deduction from their net taxable income, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the direct costs of the improvements or modifications. This Section, however, does not apply to improvements or modifications of facilities required under Batas Pambansa Bilang 344.

Beyond what the incentives and laws say, it is always a good idea to hire a PWD. Because they are people too who have abilities that contribute to any organization’s operations. The hardships that many of them face, including ridicule and bullying, Pinoys with disabilities are strong, capable and determined to prove their worth.

52 Comments

  1. Bart Bart

    Are there additional tax exemptions for employed people with disabilities?

  2. Mylene Aro-Guatlo Mylene Aro-Guatlo

    Im disabled person searching forwork to support my needs

    • Hello Mylene Aro-Guatlo,

      We currently have a campaign we need someone like you to work for us. Please contact me.

      Thanks!

      • Marina Laksamana Marina Laksamana

        Hi Mam Mylene,can i alsoworkwithyour campaign also?

        • sheila fegoroa sheila fegoroa

          im a disabled person i need work to support my needs

      • Marina Laksamana Marina Laksamana

        Hi Mam Mylene,I’m interested to work in your campaign.

      • John arcillas benabidex John arcillas benabidex

        Where i can find work iam a stroke patient to support my needs this my no. 09777309733 pls help me

  3. Mike Espiritu Mike Espiritu

    please help me..

  4. JEN JEN

    HELLO der 🙂 im jenifer 21 years of age im disabled person too . and searching for work also . i hope you can help me . thanks this is my contact # 09274502510 God Bless .

  5. lev lev

    hi this is lev i dont know if this really works but i really want to work its just that im really having a hard time getting hired probably because im a pwd i hope you can help me

    • SIR/ MA’AM,
      GOOD MORNING
      I wish to apply vacant position Encoder with my qualifications. I am Lourdes G. Corpuz, PWD/Deaf, a BSBA Managerment at Cap College Foundation Inc., School for the Deaf, I am very much willing to be assign anywhere.

      Thanks you and more power and blessing to come.

      Mobile number 09491702512

  6. Robert S. Cabtalan Robert S. Cabtalan

    I am a person with disability and currently needed a work to support my needs….

  7. Robert S. Cabtalan Robert S. Cabtalan

    Here very willing to work so i could support on my needs here is my number to contact 09059625819

  8. Good Day Sir/Madam,
    I am Robert Cabtalan Disable person and urgently looking for a work to support my needs and fulfill my obligation to my son

  9. mark e. bacani mark e. bacani

    To whom it may concern,

    I’m mark bacani 30 yrs old, pwd, lookin for a job that fits me…i can still drive a motorcycle…

    • Rogelio Valle Rogelio Valle

      Can you extend help where I can find a company that hires a polio victim like me. Thanks

  10. monica monica

    Hi im monica. 24yrs.old. looking for a job that can accept even though i have disabilities on my left hand. Please help me i really need a jo.please

  11. Leo Lim Leo Lim

    Hi po can I ask to please help to get a job I’m a member PWD.Here is my contact number 09065253413 and my email LIMLEOTODOC@gmail.com. thank you so much.hopefully you will notice my message.thanks again

  12. Jared Formalejo Jared Formalejo

    Good day!

    My name is Jared Formalejo, currently 22 years of age and I am a PWD with both hemophilia and epilepsy and am currently looking for employment. I have been looking for help for such a long time and am hoping to find a job to support my financial needs. I am able to neither drive nor commute. For anyone willing to help, please send me a message at formalejo_jared@yahoo.com

  13. Michael Labides Michael Labides

    Hello! I’m Michael Labides 31 years old I’m BSED graduate disabled persons searching for work this is my # 09327687476

  14. Good Morning.
    how are you.
    can i will apply to you’re company. PWD Client Available is position data Encode and service helping.
    Thank you so much. kind of consideration..

  15. MMG MMG

    Good day to all, we are a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Paranaque City, we have several job openings in different areas of our operations and we are looking to give work opportunities to pwds. If you are interested please send your cv to our email, mmginc_ph@yahoo.com. Thank you.

  16. Marilou Cordero Marilou Cordero

    Good day to all. I am a polio victim and work with the BPO Company for over 7 years now. Hoping there is a lot of company who can hire PWD with this benefits given by the government:

    To encourage the active participation of the private sector in promoting the welfare of disabled persons and to ensure gainful employment for qualified disabled persons, adequate incentives shall be provided to private entities which employ disabled persons.cralaw 
    (b) Private entities that employ disabled persons who meet the required skills or qualifications, either as regular employee, apprentice or learner, shall be entitled to an additional deduction, from their gross income, equivalent to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid as salaries and wages to disabled persons: Provided, however, That such entities present proof as certified by the Department of Labor and Employment that disabled persons are under their employ: Provided, further, That the disabled employee is accredited with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Health as to his disability, skills and qualifications.

  17. ronelo sevilla ronelo sevilla

    im ronelo sevilla also pwd person searching a work 09356291863

  18. wendy tolentino wendy tolentino

    hello there,im wendy, 30 frm quezon city..im trying this nd i hope it will work nd i hope i can get a job even i am amputee person..bt i can walk stil by walkng stick nd i can do evrythng just for my son..

    • Aliza Berondo Aliza Berondo

      GoodDay!

      I am DEAF, I need looking for position DATA ENCODER & TRAINING DESIGNER. I don’t have unemployed 3 months. Only TEXT me contact no# 09651932941-TM

      Thanks po!

  19. Hi cant you find me a job im john micheal lotado i also a pwd person find a job please here my contact number 09354287420

  20. Russel Espedido Russel Espedido

    I’m Russel Espedido 21, from La Carlota City Negros Occidental. A Graduate of Computer Programming NClV at LasalTech La Carlota Training Center. Vocational Course 2015. I’m a Polio victim. I can find a job because of my situation. I can’t even commute by my self. I hope that you will help me. Thank you.
    Contact: chacharodriguez7@gmail.com
    09157877234

  21. Alyssa rueda Alyssa rueda

    Good Day Sir/Ma’am; Im Alyssa Rueda 22 yrs old pwd person . 4yrs.graduated of business administration .looking for a job that can accept my qualification because i had cleft and palate disability . I am hard to communicate to others cause of my speech . i hope that you will help me . pls contact my no 09057888402 or on my email rueda.alyssa@yahoo.com

    thank you !

  22. Julie Miranda Julie Miranda

    Im looking for telemarketer, female, computer literate, speaks well in English, can work at home, born again christian….please send ur bio (julie.miranda@sga.ph)

  23. Joseph Joseph

    Job opening to work for me on Aircon Services. Preferably manila area or willing to work in manila.

  24. Angeli Miranda Angeli Miranda

    Hi, I am Angeli Miranda and 21 years old. i am live in Pampanga. I graduated in Miriam College last year. I have experience in our activities and award that is very great a opportunity for supporting to PWD. I can give my best to communicate the paper or phone with each other. Hope you will accept for PWD. I will hope you to support for hiring PWD. Can you please me contact you my Number +639168636186 or email: gelmiranda05@gmail.com. Thank you so much.

  25. Joneelyn G. Tumbokon Joneelyn G. Tumbokon

    Hi, i am Joneelyn Tumbokon from Pandacan. am a Human Resource Officer, i have a stroke half body paralyzed. I really need a work to support my needs. heres my no. 09198177968 and my email joni_ tumbokon@yahoo.com. Thank you so much.

  26. Carissa Inigo Carissa Inigo

    Hi Everyone!

    I am currently working as a recruitment specialist in a BPO company in Alabang Muntinlupa and we currently have an advocacy of increasing our hire’s / employees of qualified PWD’s.

    If anyone is near the area and are interested, you may email your updated resume with active contact details to: RodwelynCarissa.Inigo@syf.com.

    We currently are looking for:
    – Customer Service Representatives

    We’ll be more than happy to assist you!

  27. RICHARD LEDESMA RICHARD LEDESMA

    hi im richard ledesma pwd looking for work this is my # 09552116838

  28. CESAR DE GUZMAN CESAR DE GUZMAN

    I am Cesar de Guzman, I am a PWD (orthopedic) I am a CPA, can you find me a job, I am supporting my daugthers studies. Thank you very much in advance.

  29. Edrian Fortunado Edrian Fortunado

    To whom it may concern,

    I am Edrian Fortunado also PWD, hard of hear specifically. My only right ear can hear and the other one cannot. I am looking for a JOB that suites to my skills. #09179768505 here is my number. I am willing to show to you my resume. Thank you po. 🙂 God Bless to all of us

  30. Marco del valle Marco del valle

    Good day i am paraplegic ex seafearer looking for job to support my needs and to provide my kids.36 yrs old heres my contact number 09174887824.can posibly work that may fits me.i can drive a motorcycle that converted all by hands.

  31. Marco del valle Marco del valle

    Sorry about my contact number. Here it is 0916 4887824 //09184858128. Marco del valle p.w.d

  32. Peter Bellido Peter Bellido

    Good day my name is Peter Bellido, a PWD. I currently looking for a work to support myself cause i was abandon by my son and family. Please help me. Thank you so much. This is my number. 09979466471

  33. Dear Sir/Maam,
    Hopefully this PWD Site is the solution of my problem.I am a fresh graduate last March 27,2018 taken up BSBA Major in human resource development management.I am looking a job that accept me even if I am disable person.I was suffer burn injury thats why it is hard for me to find a job.For more details about me,please check my facebook:leeh_peligrino@yahoo.com or contact :09975207325 and just also visit my gmail:lfpeligrino41@gmail.com.thank you

    • Maryrose Butail Maryrose Butail

      Need ko po ng job, for my needs to my parents I’m a pwd kidney failure but kaya ko naman mag trabaho, for office works graduate ako ng Bachelor of science in office Administration, txt me kung san may hiring po (09384199230). Sa Laguna area lang po sana like biñan, pacita to San Pedro thanks .

  34. Jayson Jayson

    Have A good day mam/sir my name is Jayson I’m PWD and my education is under graduate in highschool currently looking for a work to support myself cause i was abandon by my son and family. Please help me. Thank you so much. This is my number

  35. Arah Arah

    Goodmorning mam/sir im Arah Fubdador po, graduated po ko ng 2 year course ng office management system and pasado po ko ng NC 2, meron po ko Cerebral palsy peo kaya ko naman po magwork ,may work experience na din po ko sa civil service commission , this is my no. Po (09120212308) if meron pong job opportunities po para sa katulad ko. Thank you po

  36. Hi mam im Daryll langbid. im from carcar city cebu, 30 years of age . Tanong kulang po kung meron bang trabaho pàra sa kagaya ko? Pwd po akò since i was 9 years old ako, di ako maķalakad. Elementary lang po natapos ko

  37. Dax Lester M. Tan Dax Lester M. Tan

    Hello po Iam Dax Lester Tan Im 24 years old and second year in College took up HRM…I have a slight speech disorder but can very well converse.
    I worked for a few months at Kenny Rogers but because of my difficulty in socials due to my speech impairment they ended my contract.
    Please help me where I can apply for a job where I can be most effective and where I am accepted as who Iam…Thank you.

  38. clinton quiocho clinton quiocho

    Hi! Im Clinton Quiocho, 22 yrs old, BS Accounting Technology graduate, Im PWD looking for a job. Here is my contact 09294471694

  39. Hello I’m Jessie A. Motol. Looking for a job that fit for my abilities and skills. I’m a pwd(congenital orthopedic disability). graduate in k-12 program. BS Information systems undergraduate.

  40. Jackie Margarett Adriano Jackie Margarett Adriano

    Dear maam/sir, I am writing this letter to your advertisement published in your Facebook page. I would like to apply as Office Staff. I am so interested with this job. I graduated from Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies major in Computer Graphic Arts Technology at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. I had some practical experiences
    during my college as a part of our curriculum in our school and my previous works.
    Thank you for your consideration my application. I am looking forward to meeting with
    you in near future. Please contact me 0939 6382 888 (sms only) and jackie.adriano2@gmail.com

    Sincerely,
    Jackie Margarett Adriano
    Job applicatio

  41. Jaybert Jaybert

    Hi mam Mylene I’m jay also pwd person asking for your help to have a good job in hotel or condo because I’m college graduate of 4 years course of BS PSYCHOLOGY and at the same time I’m a house keeping graduate at tesda to support my needs

  42. Jaybert Jaybert

    Hi mam Mylene I’m jay also pwd person asking for your help to have a good job in hotel or condo because I’m college graduate of 4 years course of BS PSYCHOLOGY and at the same time I’m a house keeping graduate at tesda to support my needs
    I’m also willing to work with your company mam and please contact here me asap ,,,,09193903645 thankyou po

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