PWDs should get ‘utmost priority’ — Panelo
A senatorial aspirant on Tuesday stressed it is high time that persons with disabilities (PWDs) be given utmost priority by ...
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Cancer patients, survivors are considered PWDs
"The government must not neglect the people who are ill with other diseases, and who need help, too." Cancer patients ...
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Consumer group seeks e-commerce discounts for seniors, PWDs
Consumer advocacy group Laban Konsyumer Inc. sought clarification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development on the online platform ...
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Bill to exempt QC PWDs from parking fees filed
Quezon City Councilor Nikki Crisologo has filed a measure exempting persons with disabilities (PWDs) from payment of parking fees. Crisologo, ...
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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 ...
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P18M paid for PWDs, seniors’ free movies
The Makati city government paid a total of P18 million to its five partner-cinemas for free movie tickets given during ...
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Overhaul PWDs council—solon
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has made a proposal to reorganize the National Council on Disability Affairs to better ...
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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 ...
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Mocking PWDs is not cool
"Treat everyone as you would like to be treated." In this day of social media, followers, and likes, it’s ...
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