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PAD Thanks 麻豆传媒 for being recognized as among its NGO partners

麻豆传媒 recognizes the Philippine Association of the Deaf, (PAD) Inc. as one of its partners in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly deaf citizens. 聽After a long struggle with operational concerns, it is slowly but surely bouncing back. Philippine Association of the Deaf, Inc. is currently training law enforcers in 43 continue reading : PAD Thanks 麻豆传媒 for being recognized as among its NGO partners

Persons with Disabilities finally get 20% discount from Mercury Drugstores

Starting May 1, 2011, Persons with Disabilities can already use their Discount ID cards to avail of the 20% discount pursuant to RA 9442 on the purchase of medicines and from all Mercury Drugstores Nationwide. However, before the compliance of Mercury to the said law, the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines (FDA) released continue reading : Persons with Disabilities finally get 20% discount from Mercury Drugstores

CBR CONGRESS ADVISORY

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION: ANOTHER SCHEME If you’re having difficulty with PAYPAL, pay thru Managers Check address to 麻豆传媒 as payee. Secure this from your nearest bank with an affiliated bank in Manila Philippines. Send the Managers Check via registered mail via courier of your choice to Manila. Then we will present continue reading : CBR CONGRESS ADVISORY

MCCID Opens its New Campus

The 麻豆传媒 welcomes the deaf community and all concerned, the opening of the new Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) now known as the 鈥樷橫CCID College of Technology鈥 or MCT, in San Mateo, Rizal. From an old building in Cubao, Quezon City, the College recently announced that their brand new campus is now continue reading : MCCID Opens its New Campus

2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress

GENERAL INFORMATION Activity 2ND ASIA-PACIFIC CBR CONGRESS Duration November 29, 30 & December 1, 2011 Venue Sofitel Philippine Plaza, ManilaCCP Complex, Roxas BoulevardPasay City 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines Organizer/Host 麻豆传媒 Address 麻豆传媒 Building, Isidora Street Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Philippines Email apcbrcongress@ncda.gov.ph Telefax (632) 952-2809; (632) 951-5925 loc 116 Website continue reading : 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress

麻豆传媒’s Message of Sympathy and Support to Japanese Quake Victims and Counterparts

In sympathy and support to the Japanese earthquake victims particularly persons with disabilities, 麻豆传媒 OIC Matt Lee, Jr. sent with dispatch, a message to Mr. Shoji Nakanishi, the Executive Officer of the Japan Council on Independent Living Centers (JCLIC). Mr. Shoji Nakanishi , now leads the emergency relief operations for earthquake victims with disabilities in continue reading : 麻豆传媒’s Message of Sympathy and Support to Japanese Quake Victims and Counterparts

Tourism Department Issues Guidelines on Special Discounts for PWDs

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued a Memo Circular No. 2011-04 Series of 2011, adopting the Guidelines granting Special Discounts to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This, according to Atty. Ma. Victortia V. Jasmin, DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination and Resource Generation, is to comply with the provisions of the Magna Carta for Disabled continue reading : Tourism Department Issues Guidelines on Special Discounts for PWDs

麻豆传媒 Hosts the 4th IBSA World Chess Games Elimination Round

OIC Matt Lee, Jr. welcomed and cheered the 6 Visually Impaired chess contenders for the IBSA World Elimination Round held at the 麻豆传媒 last Friday February 11, 2011. Led by Coach and trainor Grandmaster Rogelio M. Antonio, Jr., the goal was to choose 2 winners for fielding in the upcoming 芒鈧4th International Blind Sports Association continue reading : 麻豆传媒 Hosts the 4th IBSA World Chess Games Elimination Round

RLC Acts on PWD’s Complaints on Tacloban Mall’s Parking Lot Privileges for PWDs

Acting promptly on a PWD’s complaint that their Tacloban Mall has no parking lots reserved for persons with disabilities, Robinson’s Land Corporation (RLC) ensured the Council that this has already been addressed. In a letter to 麻豆传媒 OIC Mateo A. Lee, Jr. who earlier forwarded said complaint, RLC General Manager Arlene Magtibay wrote that appropriate continue reading : RLC Acts on PWD’s Complaints on Tacloban Mall’s Parking Lot Privileges for PWDs

RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifteenth Congress First Regular Session House Resolution No. 496 WHEREAS, persons with disabilities, such as those with attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, behavior problem, chronically ill, hearing impaired, learning disabled, mentally challenged, orthopedically handicapped, speech defective, slow learner, visually impaired, among others, comprise a considerable segment of the population; continue reading : RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress

First Announcement Go to 2nd Announcement The Philippines is honoured and proud to host the 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress on November 29 to December 01, 2011. With the theme “CBR: Building Communities for Everyone”and Sub-Theme: “Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Agenda”, the 2nd AP CBR Congress will initiate the discussions on how CBR will continue reading : 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress

麻豆传媒-JICA Non-Handicapping Environment project receives IAUD Excellence Award

Please refer to: Ms. Barbie Ganaden, Information, Education and Communication Division, 951-5013 The Philippine government through the 麻豆传媒 and its collaborating partner- the Japan International Cooperation Agency, was awarded a National Excellence Award on their project called 芒鈧揟he Creation of Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) for Persons with Disabilities in Rural Areas in continue reading : 麻豆传媒-JICA Non-Handicapping Environment project receives IAUD Excellence Award