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De Lima seeks creation of National Commission for PWDs

House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Leila de Lima has filed a measure seeking to transform the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) into a...

Inclusive work

The Jollibee Group continues to expand employment opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities through partnerships with local governments, helping to create more...

Careworkers of PWDs to get cash aid—DSWD

More than 1,800 family and community careworkers and persons with disabilities with high support needs are expected to benefit from the expansion of the...

Kalingyakap shelter for PWDs unveiled in Carmona City

CARMONA CITY, CAVITE – The first-of-its-kind Kalingyakap: Integrated Shelter, Support, and Services for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Barangay Milagrosa, Carmona City was formally...

Digital Tools

Technology like artificial intelligence delivers its greatest impact when it uplifts not just the many, but especially the most disadvantaged, giving persons with disabilities...

Over 250 seniors, PWDs hired at Davao job fair

More than 250 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired during a two-day job fair in Davao City, according to the Department...

Senate bill boosts PWDs’ perks

Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday announced that he has filed a bill seeking to grant lifetime validity to identification cards issued to persons with...

Philippines hosts WorkAbility Asia Conference 2025

The Philippines will host the WorkAbility Asia (WAsia) Conference 2025 from September 22 to 24 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, bringing together leaders, employers,...

SM Cares Leads Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Forum

Empowering Over 12,000 Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens to Build Resilient Communities In celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares once again brought...

Emergency preparedness

Over 2,500 attended the SM Cares Emergency Preparedness Forum 2025 for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens. Empowering communities through inclusive disaster readiness, the...

‘Unverifiable ID no reason to deny PWD discounts’

A BICOLANO congressman on Tuesday said establishments and government agencies cannot deny the discounts due persons with disabilities (PWD) even if the authenticity of...

House inquiry looms over TNVS violations

A RESOLUTION at the House of Representatives calls for an investigation into alleged improper implementation of senior citizen and persons with disabilities (PWD) discounts...

Revilla seeks review of Accessibility Law

Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. is seeking a review of the 40-year old Batas Pambansa 344 or “Accessibility Law” that mandates buildings, institutions, establishments and...

SONA 2024: Marcos pledges enhanced support, opportunities for PWDs

President Marcos made the persons with disabilities (PWDs) felt seen during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday when he vowed to...
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