Rappler's latest stories on PWD in the Philippines
Forgotten priority: PWDs still waiting for cash aid from Duterte gov't
Months after the Duterte government launched its cash aid program, there are still persons with disabilities – the target priorities for the program – who have yet to receive a peso
'Walang konsiderasyon': Despite illness, PWD made to claim subsidy at DSWD office
Roy Moral, who struggles to walk without feeling immense pain, shares how he had to be wheeled to the local DSWD office in a stretcher just so he could receive his emergency subsidy
Meet Jollibee's senior and differently-abled service crew
You may find them working at company-owned branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Burger King, and Red Ribbon in Manila and Pasay
[OPINION] A life of surrender: Living with interstitial lung disease
'I am mentally and emotionally driven to keep going after small and big wins'
Organizations, businesses collaborate for PWD inclusivity in the workplace
PRESS RELEASE: Philippine Business and Disability Network works towards more inclusive and barrier-free workplaces for Persons with Disability
Breaking waves: PWD rules skimboarding in Surf in the City
Despite having speech and movement difficulties, Jesus Lawrence Quitorio shows he is beyond his disability
[OPINION] Life with Noonan syndrome: If others can, then why can't I?
I have imperfections, but that doesn't mean I can't make my life meaningful
[OPINION] From physical therapist to PWD: How one father dealt with dermatomyositis
'The tides had changed. From being a physical therapist, I was now the patient who had to be lifted from bed.'
[OPINION] Rejection is the norm for PWDs, especially in the job market
'Over and over I’d hear lines of rejection from one employer after another. I was rejected not once, not twice, but more than 30 times!'
[OPINION] Muscles shrinking, hope expanding: A life of physical paralysis
'I know that in our little way we can still do something, that we can have jobs and earn a living, but for a time I only believed this to be a dream'
[OPINION] Seeing the good in me: My achievements as a deaf man
When I was a child, I enjoyed listening to beautiful melodies – I loved this so very much. So when I became deaf at 8 years old, I didn't want to accept it. It was difficult.
[OPINION] My life as a completely blind Filipino entrepreneur and tech developer
When Marx was a 23-year-old UP student, he was gunned down by a stranger, an attack that left him completely blind. Years later, he is a tech entrepreneur making bold solutions for fellow blind Filipinos.
[OPINION] What it's like to live with hearing loss
We don’t want to be laughed at just because we misheard a conversation. You give us respect, and respect will be earned.
#AskTheTaxWhiz: VAT exemptions, discounts for PWDs
The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses the discounts available to persons with disabilities and which items are exempt from value-added tax
Isko Moreno, fast food chains sign pact to employ seniors, PWDs
Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich commit to employ 2 senior citizens and one person with disability for each of their branches in Manila
Not disabled, but differently abled
This cafe's strongest asset is the people other companies are too scared to hire
IN PHOTOS: Senior citizens, PWDs vote in accessible polling places
Emergency Accessible Polling Place makes the voting process more accessible and easier for PWDs, senior citizens, and heavily pregnant women
How elections are made accessible to PWDs and senior citizens
The law may be in place, but much more should be done to make elections accessible to all
[OPINION] Inclusive elections in May 2019? Let's manage expectations
'Government response to access issues must be holistic and decisive; Otherwise the same issues will keep resurfacing every 3 years'
PWDs appeal to Comelec for ‘barrier-free’ elections
Disability sector representatives assert there's more that can be done to make the elections accessible to people with disabilities
QC establishments to provide courtesy seats for PWDs, pregnant women, seniors
Private establishments that fail to implement the new policy will face fines and business permit suspension or revocation
Comelec aims for more PWD-friendly, gender-sensitive ads in 2019 elections
The poll body also urges candidates and political parties to use environment-friendly materials in their campaign paraphernalia
DOTr apologizes for 'embarrassing' MRT incident with PWD passenger
The passenger's mother accused security guards of discriminating against persons with learning disabilities
PWDs may soon receive mandatory PhilHealth coverage
The House of Representatives approves its version of the bill on October 8, while the Senate already gave its nod to the measure in July
Nancy Binay to Mocha Uson: It's a crime to make fun of PWDs
The senator calls out the government's communications official for 'mocking the people she serves'
Here's how you can apply for a PWD ID
Before they can avail of their benefits and privileges PWDs must first get an identification card from their local city or municipal social welfare offices
Cebu groups join forces for PWD-inclusive 2016 elections
The persons with disability community in Cebu hopes its actions will eventually help amplify the sector s voice in national governance
