21/07/2026
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬; 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 📝𓍝
In observance of the 48th National Disability Rights Week, the City Government of Masbate, under the leadership of Hon. Atty. Olga Ara T. Kho, through the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) headed by Mr. Allan T. Lim, successfully conducted the orientation on "Understanding Disability Rights: Orientation on Key Laws and Policies" for local business owners, service providers, and establishment representatives across Masbate City.
Key Presentations 📝
Atty. Padim Vallena discussed the Magna Carta for PWDs (R.A. 7277, as amended by R.A. 10754), detailing the rights, privileges, and legal protections guaranteed to Persons with Disabilities.
Mr. Rene Fernandez presented the PDAO Functionalities and 10 Types of Disabilities, highlighting office services and fostering awareness on proper customer engagement.
The orientation aimed to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment in Masbate City by educating establishment owners on their legal mandates, proper customer relations, and physical accessibility compliance.
The orientation highlighted several pivotal national statutes that safeguard the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs):
