Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today expressed her full support for the organizers and delegates of the 18th Kamp Pag-asa 2017, a camping activity for children with disabilities in Davao City which began last April 18 and is holding its closing program today. It is organized by the City continue reading : Champion the cause of children with disabilities and help empower them –DSWD
DSWD commits to uphold rights of women with disabilities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Promotive Programs Malou Turalde-Jarabe encouraged women with disabilities to stand up for their rights and support programs and policies towards their advancement during the 13th Women with Disabilities Day celebration at the Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. Usec. Turalde-Jarabe also serves as the Alternate continue reading : DSWD commits to uphold rights of women with disabilities
One-stop information, skills training center awaits PWDs
Good news for persons with disabilities (PWDs)! The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) will soon construct a model Disability Resource and Development Center (DRDC) which will serve as the hub for information, program and policy development, capacity building, and networking for all persons with disabilities continue reading : One-stop information, skills training center awaits PWDs
DSWD to help oversee housing project in QC for PWDs
Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Quezon City local government unit (LGU) led by Mayor Herbert Bautista, the Office of Congressman Jorge “Bolet” Banal Jr., and Gawad Kalinga concerning the planned construction of 130 housing units for QC residents continue reading : DSWD to help oversee housing project in QC for PWDs
DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
PWDs can already avail of VAT-free purchases under RA 10754; NCDA welcomes inquiries on implementation of law
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can already avail of the benefits under Republic Act 10754, also known as An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability. The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the law which outlines how the benefits are to be continue reading : PWDs can already avail of VAT-free purchases under RA 10754; NCDA welcomes inquiries on implementation of law
DSWD congratulates young PWD winners in 2016 Global IT Challenge
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commended the brilliance of Filipino youth with disabilities who brought pride to the country through their impressive participation in the 2016 Global IT Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities held in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China last November 21-25, 2016. The young participants bagged the Gold prize for the continue reading : DSWD congratulates young PWD winners in 2016 Global IT Challenge
Two days before Christmas, PWDs can start to enjoy VAT-free purchases, other benefits under RA 10754
Following the publication of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10754, also known as An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons With Disability (PWDs), on December 8 in two major national newspapers and its submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register, PWDs can start enjoying the expanded benefits continue reading : Two days before Christmas, PWDs can start to enjoy VAT-free purchases, other benefits under RA 10754
DSWD leads signing of IRR of RA 10754 or an Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today led the ceremonial signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10754, also known as An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability. The event took place at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan QC. In attendance were continue reading : DSWD leads signing of IRR of RA 10754 or an Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability
Persons with Disabilities turn over proposed 10-Point Development Agenda to DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently hosted the first National Summit of Persons with Disabilities (PWDS) with the theme, “Together, Creating an Enabling Environment and Self-Sufficiency of Persons with Disabilities”, which paved the way for the more than 350 PWDs to bring up their issues and to propose programs and services which they continue reading : Persons with Disabilities turn over proposed 10-Point Development Agenda to DSWD
