Minors with disabilities will soon receive a ₱500 monthly allowance from the city government of Manila, after the passage by the 12th City Council of Ordinance 8991 last 19 September 2023.
The new ordinance amends Ordinance 8565 and 8756, which granted the allowance only to adult persons with disabilities (PWD), apart from seniors and solo parents residing in Manila.
Under the amendment, all PWDs 59 years old and below shall be entitled to ₱500 monthly if they have been residing in the city for the last six months, and their names are on the list of PWDs compiled by the Manila Department of Social Welfare. They must also be registered voters of Manila, except for minors whose parents or legal guardians must, however, be registered as voters in the city.
“This ordinance will lessen the burden to the families of minor PWDs and make these children happier. The listing and verification will fall under the supervision of the Manila Department of Social Welfare”, said 3rd District Councilor Pamela “Fa” Fugoso, principal author of the ordinance, in her sponsorship speech.
