67 PWDs finish livelihood courses

05/11/2016

Sixty-seven persons with disabilities (PWDs) recently graduated from the technical vocational program of the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City. Of the graduates, 23 finished massage therapy course, three on furniture and…

Seniors, PWD to receive cash aid on April 15

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 04/07/2016

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama  said  cash aid for the seniors and persons with disabilities on April 15. The mayor confirmed this during a forum with media and departmenf heads Thursday morning. He insisted that the cash…

Rama to review PWD cash aid ordinance

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/07/2016

WHILE saying he agrees “in principle” to increasing the financial assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs), Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he may veto portions of the ordinance. The mayor said he has to review the…

More requirements for screening of beneficiaries

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/06/2016

Cebu City councilors put in place safeguards against unscrupulous persons wanting to take advantage of the increased benefits for Persons With Disabilities (PWD). Before the Cebu City Council  approved an ordinance increasing the yearly assistance given to…

Mandaue PWDs, elderly get service vehicles

Norman V. Mendoza 03/01/2016

Four tricycles especially designed for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens were turned over by Cebu 6th district Rep. Luigi Quisumbing to the federations of the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens of…

PWD groups mixed on P12K cash aid

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/03/2015

Cebu City-based Persons with Disabilities (PWD) groups gave mixed reactions to a proposed ordinance that would raise their financial assistance from P5,000 to P12,000. In yesterday’s public hearing, the Organization of Rehabilitative Advocate for Inclusion (ORAI) said…

Ordinance for seniors, PWDs gains support

Juli Ann M. Sibi 11/19/2015

SEVERAL establishments  in Cebu City still don’t  grant discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. To give more teeth to the national law, Cebu City Councilor Alvin Dizon’s proposed ordinance to penalize violators was supported in…

PWDs mark tech-voc center’s anniversary

PR 10/14/2015

The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC II) in barangay Labangon, Cebu City recently celebrated its 41st anniversary through dance, music and testimonials. A group of persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are visually impaired, hearing and speech impaired…

Cebu City PWDs hold talent show

Juli Ann M. Sibi 07/26/2015

Justin Lascoña used to love to play on the piano and create music. He  especially loved hearing his mother’s praises after he played his pieces. But his talent died after he lost his hearing at age 12.…

Hire PWDs, get 10% cut on property tax

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/26/2015

PROPOSED CEBU ORDINANCE A proposed provincial ordinance seeks to grant a 10-percent discount on real property tax to all private companies in Cebu that hire Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in at least five percent of their workforce.…

Sitoy to pass ordinances to protect PWDs

07/07/2015

CEBU Provincial Board Member Arleigh Jay Sitoy said that he will sponsor two ordinances to protect the rights of PWDs. He spoke during the opening of PWD month at the Ayala Activity Center last Saturday. Sitoy, committee…

SM supports Disability Week, sets activities

07/17/2014

SM City Cebu and SM City Consolacion join the Organization of Rehabilitative Advocates for Inclusion in the celebration of the 36th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week. This year’s celebration, with the theme “The gift of…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.