In an announcement made by A. Mabini Awards Screening Committee Chairman Arch. Jaime Silva, deadline for submission of nomination has been extended from February 28, 2013 to April 1, 2013. This event is launched by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD), in partnership with concerned government, private and disabled people’s organizations continue reading : A. Mabini Awards Nomination Deadline Extended!
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
Republic of the Philippines BOARD OF INVESTMENTS VACANT POSITIONS Please Submit the documentary requirements not later than March 8, 2013 to: 2F Finance and Administrative Department Board of Investments, 385, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City or email us at joannabuena@yahoo.com You may also visit our website at www.boi.gov.ph
Search Is On for Apolinario Mabini Awards 2013
APOLINARIO MABINI AWARDS FOR 2013 Categories: **Presidential A. Mabini Award **PWD of the Year **PWD Group of the Year **Local Government Unit of the Year **Rehabilitation Volunteer/Group of the Year **Employer of the Year **PWD Friendly Establishment **PWD Media Advocate of the Year •PWD Media Advocate • PWD Media company Advocate •PWD Media Program **Website continue reading : Search Is On for Apolinario Mabini Awards 2013
2nd Philippine National Games for Persons with Disabilities
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) is the organizer of the Chess team in partnership with the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently-Abled (PHILSPADA), NPC Philippines in collaboration with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) will again oversee the Chess Tournament to be held at LagunaUniversityAnnexBuilding, Sta. Cruz, Laguna where ten (10) continue reading : 2nd Philippine National Games for Persons with Disabilities
Million Volunteer Run 2
The Quezon City local government supports the the “Million Volunteer Run 2” of the Philippine National Red Cross with the PRC-Quezon City Chapter. The public is encouraged to participate and join the run which will be staged on February 10, 2013, 5:00 am by the PRC-QC Chapter from Commonwealth Avenue to Quezon Memorial Circle. The continue reading : Million Volunteer Run 2
Dream Chase 2013 Charity Fun Run
CereCare Philippines Foundation provides psychological and rehabilitation services, and special education program and rehabilitation services and special education program for children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and other similar conditions. DREAM CHASE 2013 is a Charity Fun Run and CereCare’s pioneering endeavor to raise the level of awareness for continue reading : Dream Chase 2013 Charity Fun Run
Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a Strategic Planning Workshop (Road Mapping) on the expansion of the Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project for Persons with Disabilities in the Rural Areas on January 21-23, 2013 at the Travelers Hotel, corner Aguinaldo and continue reading : Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project
USAID Funding Opportunity
The USAID/Philippines is supporting to increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities, and strengthen the capacities/services of local disabled people’s organization (DPOs). Please see posted Request for Concept Papers on the USAID Philippines website informing of this possible funding opportunity.
AusAID’s Development for All Mid Term Review Report
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7th International Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
WILD will bring together approximately 30 women leaders with disabilities from around the world to strengthen leadership capacity, create new visions, and build international networks of support for inclusive international development programming. Eligibility Apply! Program Overview Program Cost & Scholarships Program Sponsor Program Details
One Minute Youth Video Contest
Calling all youth filmmakers! Each year, UNICEF publishes a report called State of the World’s Children. Next year, the theme is on children with disabilities. We’d like hear your voice, so send us a one minute video reflecting your perspective on disabilities. For more information please check the following link http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/video_videocontest.html
MESSAGE OF MMDA CHAIRMAN ATTY. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINO in the Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
MESSAGE OF CHAIRMAN ATTY. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINO CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 3 DECEMBER 2012 MMDA GROUNDS, MAKATI CITY MAGANDANG UMAGA SA INYONG LAHAT. NGAYONG ARAW AY GINUGUNITA NATIN ANG INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, HALOS ISANG BILYONG TAONG MAY KAPANSANAN NA NA HUMIGIT KUMULANG AY KINSE PORSYENTO NG continue reading : MESSAGE OF MMDA CHAIRMAN ATTY. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINO in the Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
FREE MRT 3, LRT AND PNR RIDES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
We are pleased to inform you that Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya of the Department of Transportation and Communications has granted the request of the Council to avail free rides at the trains of MRT 3, LRT and PNR for persons with disabilities on December 3, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 continue reading : FREE MRT 3, LRT AND PNR RIDES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Background of the Celebration of the 2012 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3
Over one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. Persons with disabilities, “the world’s largest minority”, often face barriers to participation in all aspects of society. Barriers can take a variety of forms, including those relating to the physical environment or to information continue reading : Background of the Celebration of the 2012 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3
RP TEAM Bags 2 “Global IT Challenge Grand Prizes and 1 Special Award in Korea
Our 6-man “Make the Right Real Team Philippines” brought home 3 awards, 2 grand champion and a special award in e-Life, e-Tools and slogan making contests in ‘Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities’ in Song Do University, Incheon, Korea. Young champs are Ezekiel John Erpelo (MCCID Institute of Technology), Caroll Ann de Belen (Manila continue reading : RP TEAM Bags 2 “Global IT Challenge Grand Prizes and 1 Special Award in Korea
Persons with disabilities may now avail of free legal assistance
In recognition of the need to assist persons with disabilities in their legal concerns, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) established the Sub-Committee on Access to Justice and Anti-Discrimination for Persons with Disabilities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) will chair the Sub-Committee continue reading : Persons with disabilities may now avail of free legal assistance
Basic Things to Know About Tax Incentives for Private Entities Employing Persons with Disabilities
Downloads: BIR Regulations on Employing Persons with Disabilities p.1 BIR Regulations on Employing Persons with Disabilities P.2
National 2000 Census Posted
Due to the many requests from agencies/entities, pending the release of the 2010 National Census results by the National Statistics Office (NSO), NCDA is posting the NSO 2000 Results, particularly Table 9. Persons with Disabilities by Type of Disability, Sex and Age Group. National Statistics is the agency mandated to conduct national population count.
NCDA Joins the Country’s Grief Over Secretary Robredo’s Passing Away
Every man’s champ. One with the Filipino people’s grief over his fatal accident, the Council laments the tragic loss of DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, one of the well loved champions of persons with disabilities. Not so long ago, just as he would not miss major events advocating the rights of the sector, he rooted for continue reading : NCDA Joins the Country’s Grief Over Secretary Robredo’s Passing Away
New Vois Association’s Announcement for QC PWD Voters
The PWD COMELEC special registration locations for Quezon City on August 11 shall be conducted in the following locations from 9am to 4pm. Just bring one ID…your PWD ID will do. Please contact Volet Rojas at 0922-8922850 or 0917-8586921 for more details. Please disseminate to all friends. Quezon City (District 1) —– Basketball Covered Court continue reading : New Vois Association’s Announcement for QC PWD Voters