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DSWD says unified ID system for PWDs ready by October

As part of its initiative to combat the proliferation of fake persons with disabilities (PWDs) identification (ID) cards, the Department of Social Welfare and...

Makati now offers free maintenance meds to seniors aged 60-69

The Makati City government is now offering free full doses of multivitamins and maintenance medications to over 30,000 senior citizens aged 60 to 69,...

LTFRB summons bus firm over PWD assault

THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has summoned a bus firm over supposed abuse of a person with disability inside an EDSA Carousel...

Tie-up forged to help PWDs in Bataan

Bataan Vice Gov. Cris Garcia has partnered with a non-government organization to extend teletherapy services to persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the province. Garcia recently...

DSWD, Comelec tie up on PWD voting

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially formalized its partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the National Council on Disability...

3-way pact forged to help elderlies, PWDs cast ballots

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has formalized its partnership with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the National Council on Disability...

PCSO donates 50 wheelchairs to empower senior citizens and PWDs

PCSO continues to prioritize the welfare of vulnerable sectors of society as General Manager Melquiades Robles personally handed over 50 wheelchairs to Senior Citizen...

‘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...

Memo out soon for ride-hailing discounts

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it will issue a memorandum circular to standardize the enforcement of discounts for students, persons...

DSWD to launch PWD unified ID

THE Unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is expected to be pilot tested from January to June and will be rolled...

Persons with intellectual disabilities may testify in court—SC

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday said a person with an intellectual disability is not disqualified from testifying in court solely because of their...

Lawmaker eyes local job facilitation offices for PWDs, seniors

Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan of party-list Bicol Saro has proposed a measure that would establish government-run local centers to assist senior citizens and persons with...

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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