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Kakayahan 2010 Skills Demonstration Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In celebration of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the National Council on Disability Affairs (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½) will hold today (December 3) a national work skills demonstration of persons...
Continue ReadingGrand Award for the JICA-ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ NHE Project by the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD)
The 3rd International Conference for Universal Design was held on October 30 to November 3, 2010 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. This is one of the largest international conferences on...
Continue ReadingJICA-ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Project Awarded by International Association for Universal Design (IAUD)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the National Council on Disability Affairs (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½) conducts a unique international cooperation to promote “universal design” in the rural communities of the...
Continue ReadingÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Supports Independent Living Initiatives of DPI-AP
As called for in Article 32 on International Cooperation of the UN-CRPD, the Council intensified forging of partnerships with global partners on disability. Last October 6 and 8, 2010 OIC...
Continue ReadingFranklin, Finally in Qatar, after his Bureau of Immigrations Ordeal
Franklin Corpuz, a deaf chef from Baguio City, beams with friends on his arrival in Doha Qatar, after being shabbily barred from boarding his flight by a Bureau of Immigrations...
Continue ReadingÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and LTFRB warn drivers and conductors
Beware bus rivers and operators! The National Council on Disability Affairs (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½) is warning all public utility bus drivers and conductors to give the right treatment  to persons with disability!...
Continue ReadingÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ joins the 2011 International Abilympics Workshop
In preparation for the 2011 International Abilympics (IA) that will be held in Seoul, Korea, the National Council on Disability Affairs (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½) has participated in the 4-day workshop alongside delegates...
Continue Reading5th Search for Outstanding JICA Ex Participants
We are very pleased to invite you to join our Search for Outstanding JICA Ex-participants by nominating a candidate in any of the following categories: • Arts Culture & Education...
Continue ReadingNBI Releases Recommendation on Complaints of PWDs Against Cebu Pacific Air
On the September 16, 2010 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Board Meeting, DOJ Assistant Chief State Counsel, Ruben F. Fondevilla requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to update the National Council on Disability...
Continue ReadingReply of Mercury Drug to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Letter dated 20 August 2010 Re: BFAD Case Nos. CMP-PD-2010-031 and CMP-PD-2010-032
07 September 2010 MS. NAZARITA T. TACANDONG, RPh, MPA Acting Director IV Food and Drug Administration Alabang, Muntinlupa City Re: Reply to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Letter dated 20 August 2010 BFAD Case...
Continue ReadingJICA Officials for NHE Project Visit ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Officials and the JICA Team for the Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project for Rural Areas welcomed and briefed visiting expert Mr. Yutaka Takamine (seated 3rd from left) on the Council’s...
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