PDAOs in Metro Manila
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PWD population size affects LGU’s decision to create PDAO
By YVETTE B. MORALES DESPITE a law mandating the creation of a Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in all cities and municipalities across the country, Makati and San Juan have yet to comply. Officials say the size of their PWD population has influenced their decision to go slow on the establishment of the office
In Caloocan, no disability office because of neglect, infighting
By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL WHEELCHAIR user Jose Mari G. Vicentina, 46, arrived early at the Caloocan High School for a general assembly of persons with disabilities (PWDs) last July 22. He was eager to attend the meeting, hoping he would witness the ceremonial signing of the ordinance creating the long-awaited Caloocan City PWD Affairs Office
Taguig’s good practices—and what it missed
By VERLIE Q. RETULIN TAGUIG City prides itself as one of the first local government units to establish its own Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO). In 2011, almost two years after Republic Act 10070 was signed into law, a city ordinance was issued mandating the creation of the PDAO and the abolition of then Office
Davao City opens new disability office
DAVAO CITY – After almost a year of waiting, persons with disabilities (PWD) in Davao City can now avail themselves of services in the newly opened PWD Affairs Office here. Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order creating the interim persons with disability affairs office on July 21, 2014. But it was not
PWDs awaiting creation of disability office in Davao City
By JOHN FRANCES C. FUENTES DAVAO CITY—Wheelchair user Florencio Timkang lost his person with disabilities (PWD) card four years ago. The 67-year-old candle seller outside the San Pedro church here wants to apply for a replacement card. He said he wants to avail himself of the discounts PWDs are entitled to once they have a
Leyte creates disability affairs office
By REYAN L. ARINTO TACLOBAN City — It was a worthy last act. Before the 15th Leyte Sangguniang Panlalawigan ended its term last June 30, the provincial board approved an ordinance creating the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO). Considered one of the major laws passed by the legislative body, the creation of the PDAO authored by
Ilocos Norte only Region 1 province without PDAO
By LEILANIE ADRIANO LAOAG CITY—Ilocos Norte is the only province in Region I that has failed to comply with the law creating a provincial Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), while only one out of its two cities and 21 towns has set up the office.
PWD Week activities planned in Visayas
By HAZEL VILLA, VICENTE ALEJANDRO AND NESTOR RAMIREZ THE Western Visayas Regional Council for Disability Affairs is hosting a two-day summit for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Iloilo City, one of the many ways government agencies in the Visayas will be celebrating National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week.