Mark Joseph Azarcon | April Eureka Dumapit | Anna Clarisse Ramos | Gabriel Angelo Soriano | Antonino Alejandro |
September 29, 2025
In the Philippines, the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities was established to provide equal rights to PWDs. However, their potential remains untapped due to various barriers they face in employment. Thus, this study examines the extent of acceptability and inclusion of PWDs for employment at selected food establishments in Manila. A descriptive-correlational research design using Pearson’s R correlation was utilized to analyze the interrelationship between recruitment, selection, and hiring practices and the acceptability and inclusion of PWDs in the food service industry. Findings indicate that the relationships between recruitment, selection, hiring, and acceptability and inclusion practices regarding PWDs were strongly correlated, highlighting the interconnectedness of these processes in fostering a more inclusive work environment. This study suggests that adopting inclusive employment strategies may foster a more diverse workforce and address gaps in workforce inclusivity within the industry.