Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, September 30 urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to be more considerate of Persons with Disability (PWDs) who will use the EDSA Busway as their main mode of transportation. Tulfo expressed his concern during the briefing conducted by the Senate Committee...
The Manila Police District (MPD) denied claims of maltreatment or torture of the individuals arrested during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies, MPD Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad stressed. Abad assured that the individuals placed under police custody during the demonstration and riot,...
The Mandaluyong City government unveiled its newest Persons With Disabilities (PWD) ID as part of its continuing effort to stop the proliferation of fake IDs. Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos presented the latest version of the city 's PWD ID made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and urged...
A marketing assistant at a hotel in Manila has found his first official job through the Manila City Government’s employment program for seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs), an initiative that continues to open doors for individuals often left behind in the workforce. Kevin Maglaqui, 29,...
A 55-year-old person with a disability (PWD), who was a former city hall employee, was shot dead by an unidentified man outside his house in Barangay San Isidro, Antipolo City, Rizal. According to the police investigation, the victim, together with his driver and 61-year-old helper, came home from...
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) can continue to use identification (ID) cards previously issued by local government units (LGUs), said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao assured on Aug. 28 that business establishments are...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) launched the pilot implementation of the unified identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The rollout began in San Miguel, Bulacan, the first of 35...
Dozens of Mandaluyong City senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and 4Ps beneficiaries received free health services and medicines on Saturday, Aug. 9, courtesy of the city government and PhilHealth, as part of the latter 's Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP)....
A husband and wife who are both persons with disability (PWD) accused Starbucks branch in Alabang of discrimination after a barista wrote “speech” on their cups. Marivic Cruz and her husband, Daniel, a bassist of the band Decibel, went to Starbucks branch at Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa...
BUTUAN CITY – A 73-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 59-year-old Person with Disability (PWD) in San Fernando, Bukidnon. Police arrested the No. 3 Most Wanted Person (MWP) in Northern Mindanao for statutory rape on Friday, July 11, with no bail recommended. Police Major Joann G....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated that persons with disabilities (PWDs), including those with non-apparent or invisible disabilities, are fully entitled to the benefits and privileges provided by law. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao issued the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin rolling out its unified identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in selected pilot local government units (LGUs) starting in October, as part of efforts to curb the proliferation of fake PWD IDs. Developed in...
