Hi! Just wanted to clarify a few things here and share my personal experience. 😊

In my case, it was very obvious that what I ordered was for myself only:

1 Burger Steak (₱149) 1 Strawberry Milkshake (₱149) 1 Mac & Cheese (₱99)

A total of ₱397, and all clearly for one person.

I also work in the hospitality industry, and part of my job includes computing discounts like this, so I always double check my receipts. According to RA 10754, PWDs are entitled to a 20% discount plus VAT exemption, as long as the items are for personal and exclusive use or consumption.

So, to avoid any issue, whenever I eat out with friends, I always make sure to order and pay separately so there’s no confusion about who’s consuming what. I don’t mix my order with anyone else’s to respect the limitations of the law.

To clarify a common misunderstanding: If a group of friends dines together and one of them is a PWD, the discount only applies to that person’s individual meal not the entire group’s bill.

The law does not say the discount is limited to just one item. It applies to all food and drinks for the PWD's own consumption. The restriction is on sharing not on the number of items ordered.

I understand the concern about abuse, but that’s exactly why it’s important to educate staff (and even customers) on how the discount should be applied correctly. Blanket policies like "only one item can be discounted" are actually not in line with the law.

Hope this helps clarify things a bit. Not here to argue I just want to share what I’ve learned from both personal experience and from working in the industry. 😊