Nagpahayag ng suporta ang Commission on Human Rights sa panukala sa Kamara na nagsusulong ng lifetime validity sa PWD Cards.
Nakapaloob ito sa House Bill 8440 ni Cagayan de Oro Rep. Lordan Suan kung saan ay gagawing panghabambuhay na ang validity ng card para sa mga Persons with Disability.
Ayon sa CHR, dapat lang na gawin nang permanente ang ID para sa mga may permanent disabilities upang hindi na sila mahirapan pa sa proseso ng renewal.
Ang pagbibigay aniya ng lifetime ID card ay maituturing na pagkilala sa kakaibang pangangailangan at sitwasyon ng naturang sektor.
“It reduces administrative burdens while also making it easy for the sector to consistently access services and entitlements that meet their needs without disruption, especially during emergency and crisis situations. Ultimately, this move provides protection to the civil and legal rights of those with permanent disabilities. It serves as a tool to assert their rights under the law and helps ensure equal treatment, non-discrimination, and consistent accessibility in different areas of their life.”
Umaasa ang CHR na agad na uusad ang panukala hindi lang sa Kamara kundi maging sa Senado.
“The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) affirms that all individuals must be able to live out their human rights without being subjected to discrimination on the basis of their disability. We must continue to make forward steps and propose inclusive policies that truly considers the needs of disadvantaged persons, such as persons with permanent disabilities, to foster conditions that help them achieve a dignified and improved quality of life.” | ulat ni Merry Ann Bastasa
