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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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) will hold today (December 3) a national work skills demonstration of persons...
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Grand Award for the JICA-Âé¶¹´«Ã½ NHE Project by the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD)

Grand Award for the JICA-Âé¶¹´«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...
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JICA-Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Project Awarded by International Association for Universal Design (IAUD)

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) conducts a unique international cooperation to promote “universal design” in the rural communities of the...
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Supports Independent Living Initiatives of DPI-AP

Âé¶¹´«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...
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Franklin, Finally in Qatar, after his Bureau of Immigrations Ordeal

Franklin, 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...
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and LTFRB warn drivers and conductors

Beware bus rivers and operators! The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) is warning all public utility bus drivers and conductors to give the right treatment  to persons with disability!...
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ joins the 2011 International Abilympics Workshop

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ joins the 2011 International Abilympics Workshop

In preparation for the 2011 International Abilympics (IA) that will be held in Seoul, Korea, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) has participated in the 4-day workshop alongside delegates...
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5th 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...
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NBI Releases Recommendation on Complaints of PWDs Against Cebu Pacific Air

NBI Releases Recommendation on Complaints of PWDs Against Cebu Pacific Air

On the September 16, 2010 Âé¶¹´«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...
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Reply of Mercury Drug to Âé¶¹´«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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Letter dated 20 August 2010 BFAD Case...
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JICA Officials for NHE Project Visit Âé¶¹´«Ã½

JICA Officials for NHE Project Visit Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Âé¶¹´«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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