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Family of PWD ID abusers sought

Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo on Tuesday asked a panel in the House of Representatives to invite as resource person the family in Quezon...

3-month cash grants to SPED Navotas pupils

The City Government of Navotas has started the distribution of cash grants to special education (SPED) students. Some 314 beneficiaries of the Persons with Disabilities...

Isko’s ordinance requires fastfoods to hire seniors, PWDs

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko“ Domagoso has signed an ordinance that requires fastfood restaurants to hire senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Under the ordinance,...

DTI helps integrate Persons with Disabilities to mainstream society

“Just because a man lacks use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision.” That is the words of the blind American singer Stevie Wonder...

Create programs for seniors, PWDs, LGUs urged

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McDonald’s inks partnership with Pasig City for hiring of senior citizens, PWDs

McDonald’s Philippines has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Pasig City government, led by Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto, to extend employment...

Seniors, PWD workers entitled to labor benefits

The labor department has reminded employers in the private sector to provide their senior citizens and differently-abled workers with equal wages and benefits. Labor Assistant...

Scholarships, learning opportunities for Navoteños

The City Government of Navotas, under Mayor Toby Tiangco’s leadership, established more scholarships and learning opportunities for Navoteños. During Tiangco’s first 100 days in office,...

Navotas gives scholarships to PWD pupils

Persons with disabilities in Navotas are now eligible to receive scholarships from the city government following the passage of City Ordinance 2019-04. Mayor Toby Tiangco...

Overhaul PWDs council—solon

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has made a proposal to reorganize the National Council on Disability Affairs  to better address the needs and...

Gov’t agencies reminded to provide PWD express lanes

All government offices, especially those providing frontline services, are required to provide express lanes for persons with disabilities. The Civil Service Commission issued the reminder...

Labor chief vows livelihood, protection for PWDs

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has assured persons with disabilities (PWDs) of livelihood opportunities as the government boosts its programs to protect their rights...

PWDs, elderly trained in disaster preparedness and survival

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens in Marikina were enlightened on the proper response to calamities especially earthquakes and flooding during the Emergency...

DOH-Calabarzon provides training for wheelchair-bound PWDs

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