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Two provinces, five towns get DILG Seal

By Lalaine Jimenea | August 27, 2015 - 10:00am

Two provinces and five towns in Eastern Visayas earned the 2014 Seal of Good Local Governance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Freeman Metro Cebu

‘Barrier-free’ establishments in 3 years legislated

By Kristine B. Quintas with Evelyn Espinosa | May 19, 2014 - 12:00am

After series of deliberations by the Cebu City Council, “monumental” piece of  legislation Barrier-Free Tourism (BFT) is finally a law.

Cebu News

Barrier-free tourism pushed in Cebu City

By Kristine B. Quintas, JMO | January 2, 2014 - 12:00am

The City Council is set to discuss this month a proposed legislation that would require the city to adopt the so-called standard Barrier-Free Tourism (BFT), which would benefit mobility-impaired individuals such...

Cebu News

Makati moves to establish PWD-friendly zones

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Makati Tourism Foundation Inc. (MTFI), United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and Makati Social Welfare Development joined forces to call on all Makati tourist establishments – from hotels, apartelles,...

Business

Council bats for accessible tourism for PWDs, seniors

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | November 28, 2013 - 12:00am

Industry stakeholders here are urged to adopt accessible and barrier-free tourism in order to accommodate the potential market of both local and international tourists with disabilities.

Freeman Cebu Business

PB pushes for sports activities for PWDs

By Niña G. Sumacot-Abenoja | May 8, 2012 - 12:00am

The Cebu Provincial Board is requesting all component cities and municipalities of the province to come up with sports activities for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Cebu News

PABA national summit on Sept. 22

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippine Association of Building Administrators, Inc. (PABA), an internationally recognized organization affiliated with the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) based in Washington...

Real Estate

PWDs call on Noy to make roads accessible to them

By Mayen Jaymalin | July 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Organizations of persons with disabilities (PWDs) urged yesterday the Aquino government to make all public roads and buildings accessible to PWDs.

Headlines

Wanted: A barrier free access for PWDs!

By Bobit S. Avila | July 21, 2011 - 12:00am

It’s right smack the 33rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week (from July 17-23rd) and this is celebrated annually, but in truth, there is really nothing much to crow about because...

Freeman Opinion

DSWD is protecting the welfare of PWDs

By Prescila R. Villa, Director Social Marketing Service, DSWD | June 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Dear Ms. De Guzman: This refers to your column item entitled, “The disabled-ignored and discriminated” which was published on June 6, 2011.

Letters to the Editor