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STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION Against the Degrading Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities on Social Media February 17, 2025 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) unequivocally condemns the alarming and reprehensible trend of mocking portrayals of persons with disabilities on social media. Such acts are not only deeply offensive but also constitute a direct violation of Republic Act No. 9442, which amends Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons. This law explicitly prohibits verbal and non-verbal ridicule, as well as the vilification of persons with disabilities. A recent viral post on social media depicts an individual pretending to be a person with a disability while crossing the street, seemingly for the sole purpose of gaining clout through disgraceful mockery. This dehumanizing act not only demeans and devalues persons with disabilities but also fosters contempt, ridicule, and discrimination—potentially leading to emotional distress, diminished self-worth, and further marginalization of the disability community. Any individual or group found guilty of such abhorrent behavior shall be held accountable under RA 9442, which prescribes penalties including fines and/or imprisonment for acts of ridicule and vilification against persons with disabilities. We call upon the relevant authorities, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Facebook (Meta), and law enforcement agencies such as the Philippine National Police, to take decisive action. We urge them to identify, investigate, and penalize perpetrators while strengthening efforts to monitor, deactivate, and deplatform those who engage in content that violates human rights and social media community standards. Furthermore, we implore the public to exercise vigilance by refraining from patronizing, sharing, or engaging with such derogatory content. We encourage everyone to report incidents of discrimination and ridicule against persons with disabilities to the PNP, local Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAOs), and NCDA via council@ncda.gov.ph. As the national lead agency on disability affairs, NCDA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities. We stand firm in upholding respect for their inherent dignity and call on all sectors of society to join us in rejecting and condemning all forms of discrimination and mockery against the disability community.

Statement of Condemnation against the Degrading Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities on Social Media – February 17, 2025

NCDA Lauds Arrest of Fake PWD ID Producers, Calls for Stricter Regulations – February 12, 2025

STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION Against the Proliferation of Fake Persons with Disability Identification Cards (PWD IDs) February 11, 2025 We, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), strongly condemn the widespread production and deliberate misuse of fake Persons with Disabilities Identification Cards (PWD IDs). The use of fraudulent PWD IDs is a blatant act of dishonesty that not only undermines the integrity of the system but also deprives legitimate persons with disabilities of their rightful benefits. This abuse directly impacts those who genuinely need support, including discounts on essential goods, services and healthcare. Any individual or group found guilty of producing, distributing, or using fake PWD IDs will face criminal sanctions under the law. Such offenses may constitute falsification of public documents, violations of the Data Privacy Act, perjury and making false statements, punishable under Articles 171 and 172 of the Revised Penal Code. These violations carry corresponding fines and/or imprisonment. We urge National Government Agencies, Local Government Units (LGUs), law enforcement authorities, and key stakeholders to intensify efforts in identifying and prosecuting individuals and groups involved in the illegal issuance and use of fake PWD IDs. We also call on the public to remain vigilant and report any cases of fake PWD ID production, distribution, or misuse to the Philippine National Police (PNP), Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAOs), or directly to NCDA via council@ncda.gov.ph. As the national lead agency in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities receive the support and respect they rightfully deserve. At the same time, we stand in solidarity with businesses and service providers that honor Person with Disabilities’ rights and benefits, ensuring that their goodwill is not exploited through fraudulent means. Let us work together to uphold integrity, fairness, and justice in safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities. National Council Disability Affairs (NCDA)

Statement of Condemnation against the Proliferation of Fake Persons with Disability Identification Cards (PWD IDs) – February 11, 2025

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2025 National Women's Month Theme: Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas March 1-31, 2025

2025 National Women’s Month

January- national autism consciousness week - Third week of January Proclamation No. 711, s. 1996 National cancer consciousness week - Proclamation No. 1348 , s. 1974 February - national down syndrome consciousness month - Month of February Proclamation No. 157, s. 2002 WORLD CANCER DAY - February 4 Global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) National intellectual disability week - February 14 to 20 Proclamation No. 1385, s. 1975 National Rare disease week - Fourth week of February March - world hearing day - March 3 world down syndrome day - March 21 United Nations General Assembly declaration (UNGA) Res 66/149 women with disabilities day - Last Monday of March Proclamation No. 744, s. 2004 April - world autism awareness day - April 2 United Nations General Assembly declaration (UNGA) Resolution 62/139 July - national disability rights week - July 17 to 23 Proclamation No. 597, s. 2024 August - white cane safety day - August 1 White Cane Act - Republic Act 6759, s. 1989 September - cerebral palsy awareness and protection week - September 16 to 22 Proclamation No. 588, s. 2004 November - deaf awareness week - November 10 to 16 Proclamation No. 829, s. 1991 December - international day of persons with disabilities in the philippines - December 3 Proclamation No. 1157, s. 2006 (UN General Assembly resolution 47/3, s. 1992)

NCDA Calendar of Disability Celebrations 2025

Disability Cases Per Gender

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of March 7, 2025 (multiple disabilities)

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FEMALE

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MALE

Disability Cases Per Type of Disability

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of March 7, 2025

Symbol of sides of two open hands
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SPEECH IMPAIRMENT

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FEMALE

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MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with puzzle pieces on his brain
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LEARNING DISABILITY

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FEMALE

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MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with circle half-striped and half full
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INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

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FEMALE

Man in side view with drawing of brain
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MENTAL DISABILITY

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FEMALE

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MALE

Eye with bar crossing diagonally with rows of lines on the left and circle eye on the right
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VISUAL DISABILITY

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FEMALE

0

MALE

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MALE

Symbol of three men standing with a circle x drawing in front
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PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY

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FEMALE

0

MALE

Symbol of man riding on a wheelchair
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PHYSICAL DISABILITY

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FEMALE

0

MALE

Symbol of ear with a rectangle piercing diagonally
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DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

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FEMALE

0

MALE

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CANCER

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FEMALE

0

MALE

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RARE DISEASE

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FEMALE

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MALE

Total number of Persons with Disabilities Per Geographical Region

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of March 7, 2025

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Region I - Ilocos Region

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FEMALE

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MALE

0

Region II - Cagayan Valley

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FEMALE

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MALE

0

Region III - Central Luzon

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

National Capital Region

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region IVA - Calabarzon

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region IVB - Mimaropa

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region V - Bicol Region

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region VI - Western Visayas

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region VII - Central Visayas

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region X - Northern Mindanao

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region XI - Davao Region

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region XII - Soccsksargen

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FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Region XIII - Caraga

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

Cordillera Administrative Region

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

0

BARMM

0

FEMALE

0

MALE

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