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A party-list lawmaker on Thursday cited the need for the crafting of an inter-agency memorandum circular to improve the implementation of the laws granting discounts and benefits to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera said the gaps in the implementation of…
Discover the latest development as Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez orders the recall of all Person's with Disability (PWD) cards due to the discovery of fake business permits. Find out how the new QR code on PWD cards will ensure authenticity and streamline the verification process. Stay informed about the city's efforts to implement changes in compliance with Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 17 and Republic Act 10754. Learn more about the upcoming measures and hotline for establishments to verify the authenticity of PWD cards.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday asked the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) to report to Congress the implementation status of a law exempting people with disabilities (PWD) from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on specific goods and services.…
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas has batted for the passage of several measures filed in Congress provide women wider access to health services and expanding their opportunity for economic and social participation.
EDITORS DESK I thought I already knew a lot of things about Persons With Disability. I’m aware of their need not just for understanding but also respect, and their clamor for more opportunities in life, as mere sympathies for them are just empty words. There is much more to learn, to empathize, and