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NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025
NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025 by setting up a booth, providing disability manuals, brochures, and informational materials to promote the inclusion of women with disabilities. It was a vibrant space highlighting our commitment to empowering women of all the sector, with this year’s theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat continue reading : NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025
𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) took part in the launch of the Australia Awards Philippines short course, Improving Competencies in GEDSI and Climate Resilience Planning and Change Management, held in Manila this January. The program, led by Dr. Prue Brown from continue reading : 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code
NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code Taguig City, January 31, 2025 – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), represented by Planning Officer III Mojaira I. Dela Cruz, participated in the final public hearing for the Bangsamoro Gender and Development (GAD) Code, advocating for stronger disability inclusion in policies affecting women and continue reading : NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code
𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿
𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) inaugurated its Gender and Development (GAD) Corner on Monday, December 2, 2024. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Executive Director Glenda D. Relova and OIC-Deputy Executive Director Dandy C. Victa, with contributions from Dr. Mark Anthony B. Inocencio, NCDA Information, Communication, continue reading : 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿
NCDA and CSC collaborate to enhance access to Persons with Disabilities in Civil Service Examinations
The NCDA led by ED Glenda Relova and the Civil Service Commission are joining forces to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in civil service exams. They’re exploring measures, including a dedicated exam day for PWDs, to remove barriers, and to promote inclusivity. This initiative underscores their commitment to fostering a more accessible and continue reading : NCDA and CSC collaborate to enhance access to Persons with Disabilities in Civil Service Examinations
NCDA ED Relova urges APEC Economies to empower Persons with Disabilities for Inclusive Carers
During the 49th Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG) plenary meeting, NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova shared with APEC economies the need to empower persons with disabilities, including advancing their carers, to achieve inclusion. Executive Director Relova also recommended the development of a multisectoral disability framework within the APEC framework to promote empowerment and inclusion continue reading : NCDA ED Relova urges APEC Economies to empower Persons with Disabilities for Inclusive Carers
NCDA commences Trainer’s Training on Gender Equality focusing on Women with Disabilities
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. This training is about empowering Trainers on the use of Gender Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities to continue reading : NCDA commences Trainer’s Training on Gender Equality focusing on Women with Disabilities
NCDA meets with the organizing committee of Rehabilitation International Korea
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. The purpose of continue reading : NCDA meets with the organizing committee of Rehabilitation International Korea
NCDA Evaluates Accessibility for People With Disabilities In Calapan City Port and Vessel
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 purpose of this project is to continue reading : NCDA Evaluates Accessibility for People With Disabilities In Calapan City Port and Vessel
Measurement Of Prosthesis And Braces For Persons With Disabilities
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.
Free Hearing Assessment
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. According to NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas, aside from creating Policies and Programs for the benefit of continue reading : Free Hearing Assessment
5th Anniversary – The Muscular Dystrophy Association Of The Philippines (MDAP)
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. What exactly is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? “It is a group of continue reading : 5th Anniversary – The Muscular Dystrophy Association Of The Philippines (MDAP)
20th Cerebral Palsy and Protection Week
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joins the Nation in celebration of the 20th 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. continue reading : 20th Cerebral Palsy and Protection Week
Boccia Sports for Persons with Cerebral Palsy (4th Octavia Gonzales Tournament)
In celebration of the 20th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week, NCDA supported the Boccia Sports for Persons with Cerebral Palsy (4th Octavia Gonzales Tournament) held at SM City Marikina on September 19, 2023.
“Plant-Run” of The Civil Service Commission
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. Thousands of staff and officials of government offices from continue reading : “Plant-Run” of The Civil Service Commission
Regional Persons With Disability Summit of Region VII – Central Visayas
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”. NCDA was represented by Mr. Randy Calsena and continue reading : Regional Persons With Disability Summit of Region VII – Central Visayas
NCDA Conducts Training on Procurement Law
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 introductory remarks were delivered by NCDA OIC-Deputy Director Dandy Victa, who emphasized the need of employee training on the procurement process for the effective and efficient running of the continue reading : NCDA Conducts Training on Procurement Law
Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities
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 continue reading : Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities
Regional Committee On Disability Affairs Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026
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 continue reading : Regional Committee On Disability Affairs Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026