Under RA 7277, what percentage of the total workforce in DSWD, DepEd, and DOH should be PWDs?

• A. 5 percent
• B. 10 percent
• C. 2 percent
• D. 1 percent

Answer: (A)

Affirmative action in government employment is about ensuring PWDs have a meaningful presence in public service. RA 7277 requires the government to reserve a portion of its workforce for PWDs so their perspectives shape how services are planned and delivered. For the departments that directly handle welfare, education, and health—DSWD, DepEd, and DOH—the target is five percent of the total workforce. This level of representation helps ensure that policies, programs, and services in these frontline agencies are more accessible and responsive to the needs of PWDs. The other percentages are not the specific requirement for these agencies; five percent is the stated target here.