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2013 Philippine Midterm Elections to Test Voter Participation Reforms
by EMIL BENJAMIN TAPNIO
AS the Philippines gears up for 2013 midterm elections in May, last week in Zamboanga city, persons with disabilities came out in full force to discuss achievements and.. -
Comelec to prioritize PWDs in Bantay, Ilocos Sur elections
By PTV TELEDYARYO YLOCOS
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has assured this town’s almost 50 persons with disabilities (PWDs) who have registered to vote that they can.. -
Conquering Tourette Syndrome
By KARMELA GABRIELLE TORDECILLA
GOOGLE Marlon Barnuevo and you will come across a music video uploaded on YouTube in 2007. The song is called “Aking Hiling” by six-piece local band 3rd Avenue... -
Accessibility issues dog Divisoria malls
By IMEE CHARLEE DELAVIN and MARVIC MASAGCA
THE streets of shopping haven Divisoria in Manila are again jammed as the Christmas season among Catholics in the country starts Sunday and the shopping.. -
PWD-friendly mall is model of accessibility
By VERA Files
WHAT'S the most accessible mall in the country frequented by the most number of persons with disabilities?
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Alternative learning for PWDs: A village to lean on
Text and photos by EIMOR SANTOS
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—Two years ago, a big change happened in this small village.
It transformed into a special place for persons with disabilities (PWDs). -
Keeping PWDs safe during disasters
By JON BENEDIK BUNQUIN
WHEN panic and confusion brought by massive floodings and destruction set in, government units sometimes disregard procedure and standards to ensure the safety of persons.. -
Bills bat for rights of deaf persons
By MA. ZARINA SAN JOSE
FOR the deaf community in the Philippines, there has been a lack of action from the government in providing for their need and right to information, communication and.. -
Fisherfolk maimed by dynamite fishing resist ‘PWD’ label
By ANGELICA CARBALLO
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—Some 20 years ago, Jose Jimenez lost his right arm and the sight of his left eye when a dynamite blew up in his hand, but he and others like him refuse..