DA eyes 'Rice for All' launch, P29 expansion on Friday

THE DEPARTMENTR of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said they are eyeing to launch the Rice for All program on Friday to benefit the general population, with its initial target price range set at PHP45 per kilogram to PHP48/kg. of mixed imported and local well-milled rice.

House OKs 3 bills enhancing benefits for seniors, PWDs

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading three measures seeking to expand the benefits of senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).

House joint panel okays bills expanding benefits of seniors, PWDs

 A JOINT panel of the House of Representatives approved on Tuesday three bills seeking to expand the benefits of senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).

McDonald's to hire elderly, PWDs of Manila

SENIOR CITIZENS and persons with disability (PWDs) of Manila will soon have a chance to work at McDonald's, an American fast-food chain.

Better compliance on online discounts for PWDs, seniors sought

THE HOUSE Committee on Senior Citizens will look into the compliance levels with the mandated discounts for online purchases of senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs), its chairperson said on Thursday.

PWD office gets high DILG ratings

THE LOCAL government’s Persons with Disabilities Affairs Unit (PDAU) received high ratings from the Department of the Interior and Local Government during a recent assessment on the programs and services the Climaco administration provides to the PWD sector.

PWDs get discounts on fares

THE LAND TRANSPORTATION Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators to grant a 20 percent discount to persons with disabilities (PWDs) so long as they present documents, such as an identification card issued by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons or local government officials.

This order was contained in LTFRB Memo Circular ‎2018-004 states that PWDs can avail of discounted fares. They may also avail of the full 20 percent fare discount from transportation network vehicle services, such as Uber and Grab, as well as taxi services regardless of the number of services. Fare discount for PWDs is a benefit guaranteed by the law, according to Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.

“We are asking all PUV operators, from jeepneys to taxis, to grant discounts to PWDs,” Tugade said.

He said violators shall be slapped with a P5,000 fine for the first offense, and P10,000 for the second offense plus a six-month suspension of their Certificate of Public Convenience.For the third and final offense, operators would have their franchises cancelled or revoked. 

The memo circular was issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10754 or “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability”. (Aerol John Pateña)

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