BACOLOD CITY – The city government has allotted P10-million financial assistance through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) for 1,000 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in this city. THE Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program...
To enjoin deaf and hard-to-hear students in celebrating History Month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB), Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD), Maynilad Water Services Inc., and...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. has sought a review of the implementation of Batas Pambansa 344, otherwise known as the “Accessibility Law” that mandates buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities to enhance the mobility of persons with disabilities...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) should consider granting tax incentives to supermarkets and other retail outlets following the new policy of higher discounts on essential grocery items purchased by senior citizens and persons with...
In the world of agriculture, there are individuals who rise above adversity to pursue their passions. One such remarkable individual is Junas Mendegorin, the owner of J&J Hydroponics Backyard Gardening. Despite being a paraplegic, Junas discovered an opportunity for innovation and growth through...
The Antipolo City government and Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will provide more employment opportunities to the city's senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). MOA signing for more job opportunities for senior citizens and PWDs between the...
Photographs taken by young people with disabilities in Pasig City were showcased in an art exhibit as part of the local government’s celebration of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. The exhibit features 28 images taken by 14 children and youth with disabilities from the...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – The local government unit (LGU) here was among the awardees at the 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards held in Malacañang on Tuesday, July 18. Apolinario Mabini Awards is given by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. to groups and individuals who...
Photo Courtesy of Manila Police District/MANILA BULLETIN Two people were arrested on Friday, June 23, for allegedly selling fake Persons With Disability (PWD) IDs in Tondo, Manila. Police identified the suspects as Ralph Lawrence Doblada, 21, resident of Barangay 246, Tondo, and Lizel Lopez, 46,...
Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (left) and P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon (Facebook, Twitter) The persons with disabilities (PWDs) sector should have more seats in the House of Representatives. Thus, said Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto in a statement Friday, May 26 as he...
The Valenzuela City government turned over a fully-furnished housing unit to a family of persons with disabilities (PWD) in Disiplina Village Ugong on Tuesday, May 9. Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian welcomed the family of Mr. Jonady Zapanta, 42, a PWD, who serves as the head of...
Rowena Guanzon (MANILA BULLETIN) Here's a novel idea from P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon that could potentially help out a good portion of "unbanked" Filipinos. According to Guanzon, persons with disability (PWD) IDs and senior citizen IDs should be allowed by banks for the purpose of...
