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Comelec tests voting process for PWDS

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 11:29 AM

PWDs participated in the mock election to provide feedback to the Comelec on how to further improve the voting process in preparation for future elections.  Read more »

Amazing people who rose again

Robert Labayen
Posted at Oct 14 12:05 PM

Drew and Clint are just one of the millions who have shown how we can accept defeat but fight another day. Nobody really knows what can happen next. Read more »

Elderly, PWDs get to watch free movies at this cinema on Oct. 1 and 2

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 03:40 PM

Senior citizens, as well as persons with disabilities (PWDs), will get to watch movies for free on October 1 and 2 at the Newport Cinemas at Resorts World Manila. Read more »

Manila to disburse elderly, persons with disabilities’ allowances via ATM-ID cards

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 17 05:53 PM

MANILA - The capital city will soon distribute government identification cards that can be used as cash cards for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and solo parents, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said Tuesday. Read more »

McDonald’s to hire senior citizens, disabled persons in 40 Manila stores

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 05 10:04 PM

McDonald’s on Wednesday committed to hire elderly and persons with disabilities (PWD) in its 45 stores in Manila, marking the first time the world’s second-largest fast food chain implemented the policy in the Philippines. Read more »

Jollibee to hire elderly, persons with disabilities in Manila stores

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 23 08:29 PM

Four restaurants under Jollibee Foods Corporation on Friday committed to hire PWDs and elderly residents of Manila, a first in the 4-decade history of the Philippines’ largest fast food operator. Read more »

Hearty laugh

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 08:33 PM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno reacts to a comment by a member of the media during a press conference at Manila City Hall Thursday. Read more »

Mga kawani ng gobyerno binigyan ng PWD-sensitivity training

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 09:00 PM

Isinailalim sa pagsasanay ang mga kawani ng gobyerno sa pagbibigay ng tamang serbisyo sa mga may kapansanan. Read more »

MRT, LRT-2 offer free rides to PWDs Wednesday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 11:03 AM

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) will get free rides at MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations on Wednesday, July 17, in line with the 41st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Read more »

Not a good day for many vulnerable voters

VERA Files
Posted at May 16 10:06 PM

Misinformation, unclear instructions and long waiting hours hounded the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) implementation of emergency accessible polling places.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 13, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 11:34 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

A voting challenge

Ted Aljibe, AFP
Posted at May 13 10:10 AM

A physically-challenged voter on a wheelchair is helped by volunteers at a polling precinct in Quezon City on Monday. Read more »

Mga PWD mabibigyan ng PhilHealth coverage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 08:29 PM

Pirmado na ni Pangulong Duterte ang batas na magbibigay ng PhilHealth coverage sa persons with disability. Read more »

Over 1,000 jobs open for persons with disabilities: DOLE

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 03:40 PM

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said over 1,000 jobs will be available for persons with disabilities in a job fair on Wednesday Dec. 5 in Quezon City. Read more »

Rep. Gatchalian sorry after staff takes PWD parking slot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 09 01:35 PM

Valenzuela City Rep. Wes Gatchalian has apologized after his staff member parked his vehicle in a slot reserved for persons with disabilities. Read more »

House OKs on 2nd reading bill requiring PhilHealth coverage for PWDs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 11:45 PM

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill requiring mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all persons with disability. Read more »

Ilang senior citizen at PWD, nahirapang bumoto

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 02:52 AM

Inireklamo ng ilang senior citizen at persons with disability ang naging mahirap na sistema ng botohan sa ilang presinto. Read more »

Mga centenarian at PWD, nakilahok sa Halalan 2018

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 01:47 AM

Hindi pinalampas ng ilang mga centenarian at may kapansanan ang pagkakataong makalahok sa halalan. Read more »

Amputees overcome disabilities to summit Mount Apo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 11:28 PM

A group of amputees didn't let their disabilities stop them from fulfilling their dreams, as they reached the summit of the country's highest peak. Read more »

Pagsasanay at job matching, ibinigay para sa mga PWD

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 25 06:56 PM

Hindi alintana ang anumang kapansan o natatanging pangangailangan ng mga person with disability (PWD) para makakuha ng angkop na trabaho. Read more »