Category: National News
News from the National Head Office
QC commits to provide employment for Persons With Disabilities
NCDA Executive Director III Joniro “Don” Fradejas expressed his support to the programs of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte especially in providing employment for persons with disabilities in her locality by signing the Commitment of Support together with Q.C. Mayor Belmonte and Quezon City PDAO Head Ms. Debbie Dacanay. [...]
Director Fradejas attend medical mission in Navotas City
On August 20, 2023, NCDA Executive Director Joniro Don Fradejas attended the medical mission for persons with disabilities in Barangay San Roque, Navotas City. [...]

2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities kickstarts this June

The National Council on Disability Affairs in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), National Youth Commission (NYC), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) spearheaded the 2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities. This is a two-day event that started today (June 26) until June 27. The aim of this activity is to select four students who will represent the Philippines in the 2023 Global IT Challenge in Abu Dhabi. [...]
FREE Online Civil Service Review for Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO)
The National Council on Disability Affairs (Government) offers FREE Online Civil Service Review for Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO).
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN starting July 15 to August 13, 2023. [...]
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMER
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMER
Theme: Aksesibilidad at Karapatan ng mga Taong may Kapansanan: Daan Tungo sa Sustenableng Kinabukasan na Walang Maiiwan
(English version) Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards a Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind [...]

Philippines participate in the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16)

Check out the powerful statement delivered by the representative of the Philippines at the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 13 to 15 June 2023! [...]
Accessibility Audit at Batangas Port Facilities

HAPPENING NOW: Accessibility Audit at Batangas Port Facilities
1st inclusive Governance National Conference [ InGov Natcon]

Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque launched the 1st inclusive Governance National Conference [ InGov Natcon] at Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
Theme: The role of provincial Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) and Highly Urbanized PDAO on Disability Inclusive Development.
National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) 60the Anniversary

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joined the celebration of the 60th Founding Anniversary of the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) held earlier today at the Independence Flagpole, Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila.
NPDC’s Executive Director, Ms. Cecille Lorenzana Romero, in her speech, welcomed everyone to the Stop and Salute event. She said that they have prepared 60 events that will be implemented throughout the year in promotion of the culture of the Philippines.
One of the highlights of the event is the appreciation of their partners and stakeholders. They provided each partner with a certificate that affirmed that sustaining partners are the foundation of their accomplishments.
Gender and Development (GAD) Training

NCDA recently conducted a three-day GAD training entitled GAD Mainstreaming Disability Inclusive Program. Mr. Raymond Mazo served as our Resource Person. NCDA Officer-in-Charge-Executive Director Dandy C. Victa delivered his opening remarks and welcomed all participants, including Mr. Mazo.
Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) 2022 Winners
This year, this Philippines won a total of five gold medals and three bronze medals.
The competition strengthened the capability of youth with disabilities. In preparation for the GITC, the participants attended the 2nd National IT Boot Camp that was staged in partnership with the with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Youth Commission.
The awarding was held online via zoom last November 16, 2022.
The competition categories and WINNERS are as follows:
eCreative_Smart Car Challenge – To evaluate the skills to use Scratch program for self-driving car programing(coding)
Best Award Winners (Team John Christian Ballesteros):
JOHN CHRISTIAN BALLESTEROS
EXIKIEL DE VERA
BRIAN RAYOS
MIGUEL FRANCO RAMIREZ
ELifeMap Challenge – To evaluate the skills to search and utilize information dealing with problems of daily life using Internet
• Best Award Winner:
RAFAEL MANUEL
• Good Award Winner:
JOHN CHRISTIAN BALLESTEROS
eTool_PPT Challenge – To evaluate the skills to make and edit presentation slides using PowerPoint
• Good Award Winner:
JOHN CHRISTIAN BALLESTEROS
eContents Challenge – To evaluate the skills to make and edit video dealing with specific topics creatively
• Good Award Winner:
RAFAEL MANUEL
Congratulations to all the winners!
Webinar on RA 11650 Re: Inclusive Education Act of 2022

26 October 2022. The resource speaker from the Department of Education, Assistant Secretary Dexter A. Galban, Office of Asst. Secretary for Youth Affairs and Special Concerns conveyed information, received feedback and directly answered the questions and queries about the Republic Act 11650. This allowed the interactivity of the resource person with the participants of this online event. The webinar was attended by more than 100 participants via Zoom (excluding those who stay tuned at NCDA Facebook page).
The topics discussed were:
1) Declaration of Policy of DepEd supporting the quality education for all levels that accessible to all, recognition of rights of all learners with disabilities, adoption of whole-of-community approach and consideration of diverse needs of learners
2) The objectives of the law
3) Inclusion Policy for Learners with Disabilities in Public and Private Schools
4) Inclusive Learning Resource Center (Functions, Administration, Programs & Services offered, among others)
5) Establishment of Inter-Agency Coordination Council for Learners with Disabilities
6) Learner Information System (LIS)
7) Instructional Materials for Learners with Disabilities
8) Family Members, Guardians and Care Provider’s Education and Roles
9) Protection of Learners with Disabilities
You can watch the recorded video on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/nationalcouncilondisabilityaffairs/videos/1428466331010415
CARING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – A Medical Mission for Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) employees will conduct a medical mission to its persons with disabilities constituents living or residing in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City in coordination with Kaagapay ng PWD ng Holy Spirit Inc. (KAAGAPAY) on November 07, 2022.
Persons with Disabilities of Barangay Holy Spirit encounter the presence of physical, attitudinal, institutional, and information barriers particularly on accessibility, availability, appropriateness, and affordability on health care services. Hence, addressing these barriers may only be attained through the NCDA’s initiative to collaborate with multi-sectoral stakeholders that would create awareness and linkages towards achieving disability-inclusive health programs and services within the barangay level.
The medical mission will provide free screening / assessments and booster vaccination for persons with disabilities particularly children with disabilities. These include basic physical examination, medical consultation, and check-ups as well as provision of medicines, vitamins and hygiene kits as well as intervention and referral system to minimize and prevent further disabilities.
Webinar on RA11650 (Inclusive Education of Students with Disabilities)

Topic: Webinar on RA11650 (Inclusive Education of Students with Disabilities)
Time: Oct 26, 2022 09:30 AM Kuala Lumpur
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85251350986
Meeting ID: 852 5135 0986