Inaugural 2KCares.org Paralympics a success, future plans in place

Glendale G. Rosal 02/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The inaugural 2KCares.org Paralympics wrapped up successfully on Saturday, February 22, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) in Mandaue City, after bringing together over 300 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) competing across six sports.…

Over 300 PWD athletes join first-ever 2KCares.org paralympics

Glendale G. Rosal 02/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 300 para-athletes will showcase their skills in the first-ever 2KCares.org Paralympics, a groundbreaking multisport event dedicated to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The competition kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, at Sacred Heart…

Mandaue’s PDAO shifts to use of PVC-type IDs to prevent fraud

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/18/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in Mandaue City has already shifted to the use of PVC-type identification cards that are equip with a QR code to prevent fraud and the proliferation…

Mandaue City seniors, PWDs to receive cash assistance early

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/24/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City seniors, persons with disabilities, and solo parents are set to receive their cash assistance earlier than usual, in the city government’s effort to avoid delays caused by the upcoming election ban.…

PWD discount: It only applies if group meal consumed by cardholder

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 10/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has given its legal opinion on whether the 20-percent discount and value-added tax (VAT) exemption will apply to the total cost of a group meal. According to the DOJ,…

PWDs: They must be given priority, even in concert ticket queue

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 09/30/2024

PWDs: They must be given priority, even in concert ticket queue MANILA, Philippines — The law mandates that all establishments should provide express lanes for persons with disabilities (PWDs). This is regardless of the type of transactions they…

Mandaue City to establish recreational area for PWDs

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/17/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Mandaue City will soon have a recreational area where they can enjoy, relax, and interact with one another. The recreational area is planned to be situated in Pajara…

Lapu seniors and PWDs receive midyear cash assistance

Futch Anthony Inso 06/01/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu seniors and PWDs (Persons with Disability) got their midyear cash gift starting today, June 1, 2024, until tomorrow, June 2, 2024. The distribution was held in public schools in different barangays, where…

How to obtain a PWD ID and what are the benefits

Pia Piquero 05/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – How can a person with disability (PWD) obtain an identification card? Following the alleged corruption involving the unauthorized printing and selling of PWD IDs ranging from P2,000 to P4,000 to able-bodied individuals at…

Cebu City PWDs: Over 14,000 to receive cash aid starting April 5

Pia Piquero 04/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City PWDs or Persons with Disabilities totaling 14,557 are set to receive financial assistance starting Friday, April 5. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on April 2 that all PWDs across the…

Gov’t raises weekly grocery discount for seniors, PWDs to P125 

Alden M. Monzon 03/22/2024

New rules for the 5 percent discount on groceries for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were signed on Thursday. The weekly discount limit will increase from P65 to P125 starting next week. The Department of…

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

Zeus Legaspi 03/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.…

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