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! With the theme “Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges,” continue reading : Philippines participate in the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16)
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Accessibility Audit at Batangas Port Facilities
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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.
NCDA supports the Philippine Para Chess Team
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. In continue reading : NCDA supports the Philippine Para Chess Team
2023 Mid-Year Assessment And Catch-Up Planning
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. This undertaking aims to evaluate the accomplishments of all the divisions of the Council, set new goals, revisit existing ones, and make clear what the performance continue reading : 2023 Mid-Year Assessment And Catch-Up Planning
2nd Regional Person’s With Disability Summit
League of Persons with Disability Affairs Officer in the Philippines (LPDAOP) in Partnership with National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the 2nd Regional Person’s with Disability Summit. The 3-day conference was held in Negros Residences, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental from May 24 to 26 , 2023. Some of the topic discussed during the 1st day continue reading : 2nd Regional Person’s With Disability Summit
Courtesy Call To Bacolod City Mayor
The NCDA Team headed by Executive Director Joniro Fradejas paid a courtesy call to, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez on May 24, 2023. Mayor Benitez advised the accredited Persons with Disabilities Federation to collaborate closely with the local government unit.
NCDA meets with Civil Service Commission Supervising Personnel Specialist
On May 10, 2023 , NCDA Executive Director Joniro Fradejas met with Dir. Shiela Acuña, Supervising Personnel Specialist at Civil Service Commission to discuss Civil Service Examination Day exclusive to Persons with Disabilities and Alternative CSC Eligibility for Disabilty Affairs Officers.
Oath Taking of NCDA Employees
On May 9, 2023, NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and OIC-Deputy Executive Director Dandy C. Victa presided the oath taking of the 10 new and promoted NCDA employees. There were five personnel from the Office of the Executive Director four from the Finance and Administrative Division, and one from the Technical Cooperation Division.
Consultation On The Zero Draft Report In The Implementation of The United Nations CRPD
On May 3 and 4, 2023, the Consultation on the Zero Draft Report in the Implementation of the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) was held at the Madison 101 Hotel + Tower in Quezon City. Executive Director Janiro Fradejas of NCDA oversaw the two-day event. Attendees at the event continue reading : Consultation On The Zero Draft Report In The Implementation of The United Nations CRPD
Capacity Building on the Implementation of Local IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities by Selected Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices
The event was directed by NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas with assistance from Mr. Dandy Victa, Head of the Technical Cooperation Division. This is a Three-day training held at the Ramada Hotel in Manila on April 24 to 26, 2023 Mr. Crisanto Perez, the project focal person, briefly went over several essential steps in continue reading : Capacity Building on the Implementation of Local IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities by Selected Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices
1st Quarter Meeting Of The Regional Committee On Disability Affairs 9 (RCDA)
The 1st Quarter meeting of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs 9 (RCDA) was held on April 13 to 14, 2023 at the LM hotel in Zamboanga City. The two-day quarterly meeting was initiated by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Executive Director, Joniro F. Fradejas.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian Visits NCDA
NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas welcomed DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on April 12, 2023, when he visited the National Council on Disability Affairs to provide overall direction, supervision and coordination to the Council.
NCDA Donates Computer And Pocket Wifi’s
Three computers and pocket WIFI’s were donated by NCDA to the Persons with Disability Affairs Office, Oriental Mindoro on March 27, 2023. The turn over of donations were led by Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas .
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 continue reading : National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) 60the Anniversary
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
The Philippines as an active participant to the annual Global Information Technology Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities joined once more this year in a hybrid format. The final round was facilitated in Yeouido Glad Hotel in South Korea. This year, this Philippines won a total of five gold medals and three bronze medals. The continue reading : Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) 2022 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 continue reading : Webinar on RA 11650 Re: Inclusive Education Act of 2022