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Table 1

Awareness of stakeholders and knowledge on persons with disabilities ID application process

Quote ID	Illustrative quote
P2	“Nothing about it [referring to the knowledge about RA 10754]. Fixer did everything. You just pay, he processes and gives you the card already ready.”
P5	“My dermatologist mentioned that psoriasis can qualify as a Person with Disability”
P4	“Business establishments try to escape what is given in the law.”
HCW1	“They know of people who have no disabilities but because they know people in the city hall, they can get (a card) [ …] Contacts and the connections in the city hall and the illegally obtained cards are done outside. Someone from inside actually will tell someone they want to extort from they will tell them ‘Ma’am we’re just charging you PHP 10,000 (USD 170) for the ID, think of it. How many times do you eat out or travel?’”
HCW2	“I’m not sure about all the requirements. Usually, they ask us for a medical certificate or have a paper signed to confirm if they have physical, psychological, or medical problems”
HCW3	“No, it’s not something that is taught. I had to search for it. Even until boards it’s not something that you learn. We’re not taught how to make specific medical certificates for persons with disabilities. Doctors also don’t know if someone is eligible for persons with disabilities ID. Disability hinders someone from participating in society. There are many categories. There are some disabilities that are a bit vaguer compared to others. That’s what makes it a bit more problematic.”
HCW4	“A disability is generally a physical disability. It has to do something with their function. Is there something they can’t do because of the impairment they have? If you’re not functioning in basics like walking, mobility transfers, eating, dressing, basic activities, then we can classify them as disabled. Persons with disabilities cards should also have qualifications and classifications not only based on disability but extent of disability. The benefits should be different.”
HCW6	“Some doctors are probably knowledgeable but I don’t think that it’s something that most doctors would know, particularly those who are not working with chronic illnesses.” “What I know is they get a form from the city health office, because there are multiple places where forms can be obtained– from city health office, from social services, or barangay health station. They actually have forms there. And then they fill out the form then they attach a certification from a doctor. Some also need a certificate of residence to prove that they live in that barangay or municipality. After submitting it, they wait for a few days, and then they get it. The longest wait time I know of was 2 weeks.”
HCW7	“For ophthalmology, I think it’s clear. Our society has gone on information campaigns regarding this matter. On the whole, I would think that most, if not all, doctors would know what constitutes a disability”
HCW6	“The classification is not clear [referring to the types of disabilities]”
LGU1	“Since there is a license number, it is still honored. I do not decline the application because the doctor’s license depends on it […] Only the physicians can determine the incapacities of the person because not all illnesses result in disability.”
LGU2	“They are not qualified if their disability is not certified by a doctor (only a doctor can certify if there is a disability). For most individuals with apparent disabilities, it will be noticeable right away.”

Quote ID	Illustrative quote
P2	“Nothing about it [referring to the knowledge about RA 10754]. Fixer did everything. You just pay, he processes and gives you the card already ready.”
P5	“My dermatologist mentioned that psoriasis can qualify as a Person with Disability”
P4	“Business establishments try to escape what is given in the law.”
HCW1	“They know of people who have no disabilities but because they know people in the city hall, they can get (a card) [ …] Contacts and the connections in the city hall and the illegally obtained cards are done outside. Someone from inside actually will tell someone they want to extort from they will tell them ‘Ma’am we’re just charging you PHP 10,000 (USD 170) for the ID, think of it. How many times do you eat out or travel?’”
HCW2	“I’m not sure about all the requirements. Usually, they ask us for a medical certificate or have a paper signed to confirm if they have physical, psychological, or medical problems”
HCW3	“No, it’s not something that is taught. I had to search for it. Even until boards it’s not something that you learn. We’re not taught how to make specific medical certificates for persons with disabilities. Doctors also don’t know if someone is eligible for persons with disabilities ID. Disability hinders someone from participating in society. There are many categories. There are some disabilities that are a bit vaguer compared to others. That’s what makes it a bit more problematic.”
HCW4	“A disability is generally a physical disability. It has to do something with their function. Is there something they can’t do because of the impairment they have? If you’re not functioning in basics like walking, mobility transfers, eating, dressing, basic activities, then we can classify them as disabled. Persons with disabilities cards should also have qualifications and classifications not only based on disability but extent of disability. The benefits should be different.”
HCW6	“Some doctors are probably knowledgeable but I don’t think that it’s something that most doctors would know, particularly those who are not working with chronic illnesses.”“What I know is they get a form from the city health office, because there are multiple places where forms can be obtained– from city health office, from social services, or barangay health station. They actually have forms there. And then they fill out the form then they attach a certification from a doctor. Some also need a certificate of residence to prove that they live in that barangay or municipality. After submitting it, they wait for a few days, and then they get it. The longest wait time I know of was 2 weeks.”
HCW7	“For ophthalmology, I think it’s clear. Our society has gone on information campaigns regarding this matter. On the whole, I would think that most, if not all, doctors would know what constitutes a disability”
HCW6	“The classification is not clear [referring to the types of disabilities]”
LGU1	“Since there is a license number, it is still honored. I do not decline the application because the doctor’s license depends on it […] Only the physicians can determine the incapacities of the person because not all illnesses result in disability.”
LGU2	“They are not qualified if their disability is not certified by a doctor (only a doctor can certify if there is a disability). For most individuals with apparent disabilities, it will be noticeable right away.”