List of cities and provinces issuing IDs for persons with disabilities

February 13, 2009 in Anything Filipino, Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues, Laws on Disability
Tags: Aldrin Gabriel, Luz Cabauatan, Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons, Makati City, Malabon, Manila, National Capital Region, National Council on Disability Affairs, persons with disabilities, Quezon City, RA 9442, Ronald Joseph Santiago

Republic Act 9442 or the amendment of Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons and for Other Purposes (RA 7277) states that a Person with Disability shall be entitled to the following:

Twenty percent (20%) discount from all establishments like hotels, restaurants, etc.;
20% discount on admission fees charged by theaters, concert halls, amusements, etc.;
20% discount [...]

Are job fairs really fair?

December 4, 2008 in Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues
Tags: Department of Labor and Employment, job fair 2008, National Council on Disability Affairs, Rotary Club Ramon Magsaysay

Two Thursdays ago (November 20), I was a witness to yet another one in a series of job fairs geared towards assisting Persons With Disabilities get employment. As far as I know, there were more than four job fairs of this kind held for this year alone.
A job fair is basically an activity where companies [...]

Emilie Padullon, Deaf person working for Philippine President

October 3, 2008 in Laws on Disability, Notable Filipino Deaf
Tags: Dato Arroyo, deaf working at President's Office, Emilie Padullon, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Luli Arroyo, Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons, Malacanang Palace, Mike Arroyo, National Council on Disability Affairs

I’m not sure if Emilie is the first deaf person who ever worked with the Philippine President because we don’t have any previous records. But, I believe she is the only deaf person in history who made a lasting impact to any Philippine President.