#pwdrights

💬 Half the Fare, Full of Care 👵♿

The Philippine government is rolling out 50% fare discounts on MRT and LRT lines for senior citizens and PWDs—a move that ensures access to mobility isn’t a privilege, but a right.

Launched by President Marcos Jr., this initiative pushes the country toward a more inclusive and compassionate public transport system.

-Triveni Goswami Vernal (Registered Special Educator A64010) A couple of weeks ago, a young parent had called me, asking what rights a Parent of a PWD (Person with Disabilities) had with respect to their employers and workplace. To my knowledge, there is a Central Government policy regarding transfer of employees, who are parents of PWDs. But what about others? Are there policies in place for…

Hello Friends! Continuing with my last blog, in today’s blog, I will be discussing Article 4, ‘General Obligations’ and Article 5, ‘Equality & Non-discrimination’ of the ‘Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’. Article 4 General Obligations To ensure and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all persons with disabilities (PwD) without…