CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Thousands of indigent Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in this city are expected to receive monthly social pension from the city government starting next year. THE city government of Cagayan de Oro temporarily places several massage therapists who are deaf and...
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. has directed online sellers of goods and services to give the 20 percent discount to senior citizens (SC) and persons with disabilities (PWD) on their purchases. The move comes in response to numerous complaints about online merchants not...
ILOILO CITY —The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) has recognized the Iloilo provincial government led by Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. for promoting the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). “The commitment demonstrated by the Iloilo provincial government on disability...
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...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Two-hundred Persons with Disability in this province recently received social pension from the provincial government. (https://images.mb.com.ph/production/mb-mkt-neo-prod-1-uploads/ILOCOS_NORTE_SOCIAL_PENSION_54a035b53d/ILOCOS_NORTE_SOCIAL_PENSION_54a035b53d.jfif)...
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...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on the private sector to build an environment that will promote inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities (PWDs), as he said his administration is committed to address the challenges they are facing. In a speech delivered by Executive...
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...
