In the Philippines, a Person with Disability (PWD) ID is a crucial identification card issued by the local government units (LGUs) through their City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices (C/MSWDOs).
This ID serves as proof of disability and grants individuals with disabilities access to a wide array of benefits and privileges as mandated by Republic Act No.
7277, also known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, as amended by Republic Act No.
9442 and Republic Act No.
10754.
These benefits include, but are not limited to, discounts on basic necessities and prime commodities, medical and dental services, transportation fares, lodging establishments, and recreational facilities, as well as educational assistance and employment opportunities.
An Affidavit of Loss of PWD ID is a vital legal document required when a PWD ID card is lost, stolen, or misplaced.
This sworn statement formally declares the circumstances surrounding the loss, serves as notice to the issuing authority, and is a mandatory requirement for applying for a replacement PWD ID.
It is essential in preventing potential misuse of the lost ID and ensuring that the rightful holder can continue to avail of their entitled benefits without interruption.
Without this affidavit, the C/MSWDO will not process an application for a new PWD ID, as it verifies the legitimacy of the replacement request.
When is this document required?
- Replacement of Lost ID: It is an indispensable requirement for individuals applying for a replacement of their lost, stolen, or damaged PWD ID card with their respective City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
- Preventing Misuse: It formally declares the loss, helping to protect the PWD from potential identity theft or fraudulent claims using the lost ID.
- Compliance with LGU Policies: Local government units strictly require this document to process any application for a re-issuance of a PWD ID.
Legal Requirements:
The Affidavit of Loss must be personally executed by the Person with Disability (or by a parent/legal guardian for minors or individuals incapable of giving consent) and must be notarized by a commissioned Notary Public in the Philippines.
Notarization authenticates the document, affirming that the affiant genuinely appeared before the notary and swore to the truthfulness of the statements.
Under Philippine law, making false statements or misrepresentations in a sworn affidavit constitutes Perjury, which is a serious criminal offense punishable under the Revised Penal Code.
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