Resto PH seeks strict PWD card verification to curb financial losses

The Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (Resto PH) has expressed concern over the increasing use of fake Persons with Disabilities (PWD) cards, which is causing financial strain on businesses.

According to Resto PH President David Sison, restaurants are losing up to P100,000 per month due to fraudulent discounts, threatening their survival and affecting employees’ wages and food quality.

Resto PH emphasized that the 20 percent discount mandated for genuine PWD individuals is not subsidized by the government but comes directly from business owners' pockets, making every fraudulent claim a significant financial burden.

Despite a legal opinion issued by the Department of Justice requiring establishments to provide discounts regardless of verification, RestoPH called for stricter regulations and a better ID verification system to combat fraud.

The organization urged collaboration between the government, businesses, and the public to address this issue and ensure that the PWD discount is accessible only to those who genuinely need it.