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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signs a tripartite memorandum of agreement with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Monday (March 10) at the Chairman\’s Hall, Palacio Del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila.
The MOA was signed by DSWD Secretary Gatchalian, represented by Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the agency’s International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies; COMELEC Chairperson George Erwin Garcia; and NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova.
The signing, which came in time for the mid-term elections on May 12, aims to elevate the voting experience of the vulnerable sectors, specifically the persons with disabilities and senior citizens, by promoting inclusivity and providing better access to voting.
The agreement will cover the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) and succeeding polling activities. (YADP)