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DSWD cites snags, gains in voting process for seniors, PWDs
Despite innovations and improvements such as early voting hours and the presence of priority lanes, senior citizens still faced challenges during the 2025 midterm elections, the Department of Social ...
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DSWD to launch PWD ID system in crackdown against fake cards
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch a real-time, cloud-based unified verification system for tracking identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs) ...
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E-bus for PWDs to ply Metro Manila roads, says DSWD
E-buses specifically designed for persons with disability will soon ply Metro Manila roads, in a bid to make transportation ...
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Cracking down on counterfeit PWD IDs
On Feb. 6, 2025, the Manila Police District (MPD ... while others have faced outright refusal of their benefits. The Department of Social Welfare and Development is developing a unified PWD ID system ...
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PWD discounts cannot be denied over ID verification issues: lawmaker
(Screengrab from NCRPO video) MANILA – Establishments cannot deny persons with ... opinion from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which states that withholding PWD benefits and privileges due to ...
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Restaurant owners warn against fake PWD cards, cite financial strain
MANILA, Philippines — The Restaurant ... and called on the public to “say no to fake PWD cards” to ensure the discount benefits only those who truly need it. In December 2024, the Senate ...
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Can establishments deny PWD benefits over unverified IDs? An explainer.
MANILA, Philippines — If you're a person ... According to this law, all you need to access these benefits is a valid PWD ID issued by your local government—whether it’s from your city ...
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ID verification not needed for PWD discounts
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice ... “Denial and withholding of PWD benefits and privileges solely because the authenticity of the PWD ID card cannot be verified at the time ...
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‘Doubt on PWD ID validity no reason to deny perks’
The Department of Justice Building in Manila. Photo: Ramon FVerlasquez ... “Such denial and withholding of PWD benefits and privileges by reason of unverified PWD ID card constitutes a violation ...
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Fake PWD IDs ‘trivialize’ plight of people with disabilities – CHR
MANILA, Philippines — The spread of counterfeit persons with disabilities (PWD) IDs “trivializes ... faced by persons with disabilities. These benefits are essential to improving their ...
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Fake PWD IDs surge in Davao
Benjie Lizada, president of the Restaurant Owners Association of Davao City, said that since the passage of Republic Act 10754, which expands the benefits ... in Manila to address the problem of fake ...