Captain Jerome Jocson Jacuba spent 15 years in uniform believing that a soldier’s worth was measured not only by the battles he survived but by the country he chose to serve with his whole being. In late November, he posted a raw and heartfelt video of his farewell, announcing his Complete...
President Marcos gave an on-the-spot promotion to an Army officer, who was blinded in a bomb explosion, and reversed a military policy that would have discharged him from military service. In a video message on Monday, Dec. 1, Marcos announced the cancellation of Philippine Army Captain Jerome...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has slammed as "morally reprehensible" a smear political campaign that used a video of a 57-year-old woman with a psychological disability in Pasig City. The video showed the woman allegedly criticizing Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto for his reported lack of...
Establishments cannot refuse to provide benefits and privileges to persons with disabilities (PWDs) due to questions at the time the identification (ID) cards are presented by the holders, the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared. “Denial and withholding PWD benefits and privileges solely because...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought an investigation into the tax leakages supposedly due to the proliferation and unscrupulous use of bogus person with disability (PWD) identification cards. Gatchalian, in filing Senate Resolution No. 1239, said he has received reports of individuals...
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...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 28 called on Filipinos to honor the valiant efforts and heroic deeds of the country’s military veterans as the Philippines celebrates National Heroes’ Day. Estrada also said he is glad that this year’s commemoration of the country’s...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law the bill proposing an increase in the disability pension of the country’s veterans. “The long-awaited enactment of the bill increasing veterans’ disability pension by as much as 488% marks a significant milestone in...
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...
