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LGUs urged to pass PWD-responsive laws

By GIAN C. GERONIMO AND VINCENT GO
THE Department of Interior and Local Government is encouraging the passage of local laws that will put a premium on the welfare and rights of persons with disabilities, Secretary Jesse Robredo said Wednesday.

By verafiles

Apr 22, 2012

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Text by GIAN C. GERONIMO
Photos and video by VINCENT GO

THE Department of Interior and Local Government is encouraging the passage of local laws that will put a premium on the welfare and rights of persons with disabilities, Secretary Jesse Robredo said Wednesday.

Speaking at the launch of the Fully Abled Nation (FAN) campaign at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Robredo said politicians should listen and attend to PWDs because they are a potentially decisive voting force.

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