The Senate Committee on Social Justice Welfare and Rural Development has endorsed for plenary approval the measure seeking the establishment of a support fund for persons with disabilities or PWDs, for their empowerment and full inclusion in the community. Together with the Senate Committee on...
The San Juan City local government distributed educational financial assistance to person with disabilities (PWD) students on Wednesday, Dec. 21, as part of its efforts in boosting educational quality. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the program implemented by the city’s Person with...
According to Aragones, Alagang Sol found a natural partner in Alagang Akay. " Napakasaya ng Alagang Solna may A-Akay na ngayon sa amin para akayin din ang mga PWDs." Independent non-profit and PWD-led, Alagang AKAY, donated wheelchairs for 200 Laguna-based Persons with Disabilities in ceremonies...
Supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte were all praises for the official for not forgetting her campaign promise of visiting them after the election season is over. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) She revisited some sectors on Saturday, Dec. 17, for her “Balik-Pasasalamat.” Chareto...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 17, led the distribution of Christmas packages to her supporters in Manila and Quezon City, which she said was also a way for her to thank them for their support in the 2022 elections. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) “Muli nating binisita ang...
The Pasig City government, led by the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO), gave free 200 wheelchairs to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) on Monday, Nov. 28. Operation Blessing Foundation Inc. FB Page / MANILA BULLETIN The turnover ceremony was held at the Pasig City...
The Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Adaptive Dragon Boat Racing Team won a total of four Gold Medals in the 13th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Club Crew World Dragon Boat Racing Championships held in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The team won the Gold on the following...
Senator Sonny Angara has renewed his call for the lifetime validity of persons with disability (PWD) identification cards (ID), as he argued that checking people’s disability from time to time is not actually necessary. Angara’s appeal will be applied particularly to those with permanent...
Support the PWD community, check out the fair from August 11-13 Show your support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their initiatives. From today until Saturday, Market! Market! is hosting I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair where talents, skills and products proudly crafted by the PWD...
The Las Piñas city government granted the wish of 50 children with disabilities to have fun and enjoyment at the Enchanted Kingdom last Saturday, July 23. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said bringing children with disabilities to Enchanted Kingdom is also part of the celebration of the 44th National...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the government to increase its attention to disability prevention and look into the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Go made the call as the country observes Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week every third week of July. As head of...
The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS) Party-list group filed a bill proposing a P1,000 monthly allowance to indigent persons with disabilities (PWDs) to augment their financial capacities. Cora Clarin, a Person with Orthopedic Disability, is head of the Persons...
