Over 30,000 people gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday for the annual Angels Walk for Autism event to promote awareness and inclusive policies for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that affects how a person understands and interacts with others, often leading to challenges in communication and social behavior.
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According to the Autism Society Philippines, one in 100 Filipinos are on the autism spectrum, translating to approximately 1.2 million.
Among those in attendance at the event were SM Prime Holdings executive committee chairman Hans Sy and his family.
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