00:00Bureau of Internal Revenue or BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagi Jr. has ordered a nationwide crackdown on the sale and use of fake persons with disability IDs,
00:11a scheme that cost P88.2 billion in revenue losses in 2023.
00:17Republic Act No. 7277 grants PWDs discounts and VAT exceptions,
00:23but fake IDs are being sold online and in markets, undermining the law's intent.
00:29The Senate recently addressed this issue, highlighting its economic impact.
00:34The BIR will audit establishments granting PWD discounts, verify IDs, and penalize fraudulent claims.
00:42Coordination with agencies like the DOH and NCDA will ensure stricter enforcement.
00:48These measures aim to protect government revenues and ensure PWD benefits reach legitimate recipients.
