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    ‘Down’ but not out

    By PATRICIA AURORA M. CRUZ FOURTEEN years ago, Nick and Luz Ellis welcomed their third child into the world, a bouncing baby girl they named Luiza. What should have been an occasion for pure..

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    Local deaf association to help PWD voters in May polls

    by LEILANIE ADRIANO PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — Joseph Odlaumor S. Pacol who was born deaf describes his experience registering as a voter as “easy.” The 27-year-old president of the Ilocos..

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    Shortage of occupational therapists limits help for PWDs

    Audio slideshow by JENNYVEE SY PERSONS with disabilities are guaranteed the right to habilitation and rehabilitation by both the United Nations Convention on the Rights of PWDs and the country’s..

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    ‘Children of the earth’ showcases CWDs’ talents

    Text by EIMOR SANTOS and DANIEL ABUNALES Video by DANIEL ABUNALES FOR most people, it was just another Wednesday afternoon but 18 year-old Carl Lorania could not contain his excitement as..

    eCOMELEC

    • COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9655
    • COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9654
    • COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9653
    • COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9652
    • COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9650

    RIGHT TO SUFFRAGE

    • Voters Registration and Updating of Records until October 31, 2012
    • Update: Valenzuela, Marikina, San Juan, Pampanga
    • Are you ready for the PWD Voter Registration Day on August 11, 2012?
    • Regions VII-XIII Registration Sites for the AUGUST 11 PWD VOTER REGISTRATION DAY

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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..
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      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..
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      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...
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      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..
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      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).
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      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..
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      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..
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      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..
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