The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) has commenced its Trainers’ Training on the Use of Gender Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities, running from October 3rd to 5th, 2023 at Microtel Davao City, Davao Del Sur. [...] 

The NCDA team, led by Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and Chief of Technical Cooperation Division Mr. Dandy C. Victa, met with Mr. Sungmin Jo, Secretary General of RI Korea, and Ms. Reena Lee, Director of RI Korea, both members of the Organizing Committee of Rehabilitation International Korea on September 28. 2023. [...] 

Various government agencies collaborated in evaluating Accessibility for people with disabilities in Calapan City Port and Vessel. It was led by NCDA Director Don Fradejas and Accessibility Consultant Architect Armand Michael Eustaquio with the help of MARINA, PPA, Philippine Coast Guard, DOT, and Accessibility Advocate Ms. Veneranda Mateo [...] 

The NCDA team headed by Executive Director Joniro “Don” Fradejas with the assistance of the PBF Team led by  Mr. Francisco Santos, conducted the measurement of Prosthesis and braces for persons with disabilities. The undertaking was held in Romblon, Romblon on September 26, 2023. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs in collaboration with Barangay 171 Bagumbong Person with Disability Association Inc. conducted the Free Hearing Assessment held on September 23, 2023 in Barangay 171 Bagumbong, Zone  15, District 1, Caloocan City. [...] 

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of the Philippines (MDAP) celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary on September 23, 2023. The celebration with the theme Life without limits: Beyond Disability and held in Quezon City Hall was led by the MDAP President,  Ms. Michelle Catherine Sideco. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joins the Nation in celebration of the 20^th Cerebral Palsy  and Protection Week from September 16 – 22, 2023. This year’s theme is “ Taong May Cerebral Palsy Mahalin, Unawain, Isama’t Iugnay Upang Kakayahan At Galing ay Pagyamanin.” Calendar of Activities for the week -long celebration was posted. [...] 

In celebration of the 20^th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week, NCDA supported the Boccia Sports for Persons with Cerebral Palsy (4^th Octavia Gonzales Tournament)  held at SM City Marikina on September 19, 2023. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs attended and participated in the first “Plant-Run” of the Civil Service Commission held in Yes City, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal on September 17, 2023, as part of the celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Civil Service in the Philippines. [...] 

The NCDA, in partnership with RCDA VII, DSWD, CESO IV and PDAO Mandaue Cebu, conducted the Regional Persons with Disability Summit and (Region VII – Central Visayas) on September 12-13, 2023, held in Cordova Home Village, Cordova, Cebu with the theme: Effective Coordination Mechanisms Towards Disability Inclusion”.  [...] 

The Government Procurement Reform Law, commonly known as RA 9184, and its amended rules and regulations were covered in a three-day training for NCDA employees. [...] 

The first rollout of Luzon Cluster participants of the Trainers’ Training Manual on Gender and Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities was held in Kimberly Hotel, Tagaytay City on September 5 and 6, 2020. This was participated by PDAO officers, Disability Advocates and Gad Focal Persons. NCDA Executive Director Joniro “Don” Fradejas delivered his welcome speech to the guests and participants, while Concurrent OIC Deputy Executive Director, Dandy C. Victa gave the overview of the training. [...] 

The NCDA facilitated the development of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026 during the Strategic Planning and Leadership Training organized by DSWD Field Office 3, held on September 4 -5, 2023. The said plan focuses on three priority areas namely (1) Policy Development on Disability (2) Disability Data Collection and (3) Capacity Building. The undertaking was held in Angeles City, Pampanga. [...] 

On September 4, 2023, National Council on Disability Executive Director Joniro G. Fradejas, represented by Atty. Walter Jason G. Alava (Regional Programs Coordinator) and MJ Dela Pena (MIS, Chief) was invited by the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center headed by Executive Director Robert O. Dizon. He was represented by the Deputy Executive Director Agustin M. Fudolig. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the Orientation – Workshop for Disability Rights Advocates (NCDA Speakers’ Bureau Program ) on August 29-31, 2023 at the  Bayview Park Hotel Manila. An oath-taking ceremony for the Province of Quezon’s League of PDAO and Federation of Persons with Disabilities officers for 2023 ended the event. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) availed the e-Wheels services, which were provided by the Social Security System – Batasan Branch last 9 August 2023. This service aims to reach its members within the community by providing services such as an online application for SS numbers for individuals, acceptance of member data change request forms, verification, and other services. [...] 

NCDA Executive Director  Janiro  Fradejas was invited  on the 1st Regional Conference on Disability: Effective Coordination Mechanism towards Disability Inclusive Development. A warmth  welcome message was delivered by Atty. Vanessa B. Goc-Ong, Regional Director of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11. [...] 

NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas delivered his welcome remarks at the Workshop on Mental Health with Youth and Women with Disabilities held on June 26 and 27, 2023 in Hortz Hotel and Resorts located in Tagaytay City. The NCDA partnered with Department of Health and National Center for Mental Health in conducting workshop. Various Local Government Units in Region IV-A participated in the workshop composed of persons with disabilities. [...] 

The Philippine Para Chess team composed of 22 Para Athletes;  4 men and 3 women completely blind; 4 men and 3 women partially blind; 4 men and 4 women with physical disability and four Coaching staff , will compete to the ASEAN Para Games on Jun 3 to 9, 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. [...] 

The National Council on Disability Affairs held its 2023 Mid-year Assessment and Catch-up Planning in Ciudad Christhia Resort located in San Mateo, Rizal on June 6 and 7, 2023. [...]