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,...
Last May 13, Miss Possibilities Foundation (MPF) recently held its sixth edition of Miss Possibilities 2023. It was held at the Henry Lee Irvin Theater at Ateneo de Manila University in Katipunan, Quezon City. The event marked the return of the pageant after a three-year hiatus. The Miss...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill increasing the disability pension of veterans. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that after nearly three decades, disabled veterans can now look forward to getting a higher monthly pension, as Senate Bill No. 1480 seeks...
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...
House of Representatives (PPAB) With 268 affirmative votes and just one abstention, the House bill pursuing an increase in disability pensions for military veterans and their dependents has been approved on third and final reading. Passed during plenary session Monday, May 22 was House Bill (HB)...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the bill seeking to rationalize the disability pension of veterans who suffered disabilities while they were still in active service. Passed via simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes) during plenary session Tuesday, May 16...
The Senate on Monday, May 15 approved on third and final reading the bill proposing a 350 to 488 percent rate increase in the disability pension of veterans and their beneficiaries. With 21 affirmative and zero negative votes, Senate Bill No. 1480 or the proposed Act Rationalizing the Disability...
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...
