National Council on Disability Affairs

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) organized a Unified Persons with Disability ID System (UPWDIS) training on April 29, 2026 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, DRDC building, NCDA compound participated by Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) heads/focal persons and staff from 15 LGUs of the provinces of Tawi-Tawi (9 including the province) and Sulu (6 out of 13 LGUs).

Executive Director Glenda D. Relova gave a welcome message to the participants and briefly explained the purpose of the UPWDIS and the objectives of the training including the discussion of NCDA’s initiatives particularly the development of the Philippine Disability Strategy and Decade Plan, DCAP, TheraFee and CAREvan. She emphasized the need for the Decade Plan, which is the first time to be developed in 48 years of NCDA existence, to set directions towards empowerment of the disability sector through responsive programs and services.

It was clarified in the training that there should be “parallel uploading” of persons with disabilities information using both the PRPWD and UPWDI systems. Moreover, PDAOs should use the UPWDIS immediately after the training which will be monitored by NCDA

The participants were very appreciative of the training and commented that the UPWDIS is user-friendly. NCDA also handed over desktop computers and sign-pads to fourteen (14) LGUs which will be used for the said system.

The group agreed to organize a BASULTA (Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi) Disability Conference with a tentative schedule in November 2026 and will request technical assistance from NCDA.

During the closing program, DED Dandy Victa reiterated the importance of the UPWDIS and thanked the participants for their support and commitment to the disability sector and NCDA.

⏳ WE HEARD YOU! EXTENDED DEADLINE!

Submission of nominations for the Extraordinary Filipinos with Disabilities 2026 – Biennial Recognition Awards Program (BRAP) is now EXTENDED until MAY 10, 2026! 🎉

🇵🇭 WHO WILL BE THE NEXT EXTRAORDINARY FILIPINO WITH DISABILITY?

We continue to call for nominations of inspiring individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, senior citizens, and others who have demonstrated excellence, resilience, and meaningful contributions in advancing inclusion and empowerment in their communities.

🏆 ₱25,000 Cash Prize + NCDA Husay Award Plaque
📌 New Deadline: May 10, 2026
📥 Nomination Form: bit.ly/NCDA_BARPNOMINATIONFORM_2026
📤 Submit here: https://bit.ly/NCDA_2026_EFWD_Submission

Don’t miss this extended opportunity to recognize excellence in the disability sector.

Submit your nominations now!

ARAW NG MANGGAGAWA 🇵🇭

Ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa, kinikilala natin ang sipag, tiyaga, at ambag ng bawat manggagawang Pilipino lalo na ang mga persons with disabilities na patuloy na nagpapatunay na ang kakayahan ay hindi nasusukat sa limitasyon.

Ang tunay na inklusibong lipunan ay nagbibigay ng pantay na oportunidad sa trabaho, makatarungang sahod, at ligtas na kapaligiran para sa lahat.

Patuloy nating isulong ang accessible, inclusive, at makatarungang paggawa para sa bawat Pilipino.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino!

⏳ LAST DAY TO SUBMIT!
Submission of nominations ends TODAY!

🇵🇭 WHO WILL BE THE NEXT EXTRAORDINARY FILIPINO WITH DISABILITY?
The search is on for the Extraordinary Filipinos with Disabilities 2026 – Biennial Recognition Awards Program (BRAP)!

We are calling for nominations of inspiring individuals—entrepreneurs, professionals, senior citizens, and others—who have demonstrated excellence, resilience, and meaningful contributions in advancing inclusion and empowerment in their communities.

🏆 ₱25,000 Cash Prize + NCDA Husay Award Plaque
📌 Deadline: April 30, 2026 (TODAY)
📥 Nomination Form: bit.ly/NCDA_BARPNOMINATIONFORM_2026
📤 Submit here: https://bit.ly/NCDA_2026_EFWD_Submission

Don’t miss this final opportunity to recognize excellence in the disability sector.
Submit your nominations now!

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: Successful Roll-Out of the Unified Persons with Disabilities (PWD) ID System in Masbate Province

On April 28, 2026, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), through Viscion, in coordination with the Provincial Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) led by Mx. Fida Valdemoro, successfully conducted the roll-out of the Unified PWD ID System at Ranchelle Hotel and Resort in Masbate City.

The activity was graced by Governor Richard Kho, who delivered a welcome message and expressed his appreciation for NCDA’s continued efforts in strengthening disability-inclusive initiatives. He also commended the provision of training and digital signature pads to twenty (20) local government units (LGUs), which will significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of PWD data management across the province.

The program also featured a session on the Accessible Online Learning System, facilitated by NCDA Librarian II Khaila Kiezha Villas, further promoting inclusive access to knowledge and digital resources.

The Unified PWD ID System aims to standardize identification processes nationwide, ensuring that persons with disabilities can more efficiently access the benefits and services they are entitled to.

Towards an inclusive and disability-responsive Masbate.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: Eight Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAOs) from the Province of Aurora—namely Casiguran, Dipaculao, Baler, Dilasag, San Luis, Maria Aurora, Dinalungan, and Dingalan—participated in the Roll-out Training for the Unified Persons with Disability Identification System (UPWDIS) facilitated by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA).

Following the welcome of the NCDA team, system developer Viscion conducted an orientation and live demonstration of the UPWDIS, equipping PDAOs with the necessary knowledge and skills for its implementation.

Rhett Ronan Angara delivered the welcome message, expressing appreciation for the presence of NCDA and the provision of IT equipment to support the operations of the PDAOs in the province.

The NCDA team also conducted a courtesy call with Sherwin Taay, who conveyed his gratitude for the conduct of the training. He highlighted the importance of the initiative in strengthening local capacity and providing a platform for PDAOs to raise concerns and further improve the system.

𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐍𝐀! 𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗣) 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🇵🇭

May kilala ka bang LGU na tunay na nangunguna sa pagsusulong ng disability inclusion? Panahon na para sila ay kilalanin!

Inaanyayahan namin kayong i-nominate ang inyong Local Government Unit para sa mga sumusunod na kategorya:

🔹 Disability-Inclusive Municipal Government
🔹 Disability-Inclusive City Government
🔹 Disability-Inclusive Provincial Government

Bahagi ito ng 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗣) – 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, kung saan kikilalanin ang mga LGU na may makabuluhang ambag sa pagtataguyod ng karapatan at kapakanan ng mga persons with disabilities.

🏆 Tatanggap ang mga mapipiling awardees ng Php 25,000 cash prize at NCDA Husay Awardee Plaque

📌 Deadline of Submission: April 30, 2026
🔗 Nomination Form: bit.ly/NCDA_BARPNOMINATIONFORM_2026
📩 Submission Link: https://bit.ly/NCDA_2026_EFWD_Submission

Kilalanin ang mga LGU na tunay na nagtataguyod ng inklusibong Pilipinas—i-nominate na ang sa inyo! 💙♿

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: In support of the eradication of the proliferation of fake Persons with Disabilities IDs and to ensure that benefits and privileges are rightfully granted to legitimate persons with disabilities, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), under the leadership and guidance of Executive Director Glenda D. Relova, and aligned with the initiatives of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and DSWD Undersecretary Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo, successfully conducted the rollout of the Unified Persons with Disability Identification System (UPWDIS) on April 17, 2026, in Dinagat Islands.

Held at the IJN Yamashiro (Japanese Battleship-Inspired Building), People’s Hall, the activity saw the active participation of six (6) out of seven (7) local government units (LGUs), demonstrating strong provincial engagement in advancing an inclusive and efficient identification system.

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗜’𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Inclusive and accessible entrepreneurship for persons with disabilities (PWDs) took center stage during the I’mprint Festival 2026 held on April 14, 2026, at the QC MICE Center.

Organized by THE Spark Project in partnership with Impact Hub, and with support from The Nippon Foundation, the one-day event formed part of the Elevate Program, an Asia-Pacific initiative aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems that are inclusive and accessible to PWDs.

The festival gathered entrepreneurs, advocates, organizations, and community members in a shared space for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Anchored on the theme that “our fingerprints tell a story,” the event underscored the diverse experiences and contributions of PWDs in society.

Among the highlights was an Inclusive Bazaar featuring PWD-led and inclusive social enterprises offering products such as food, crafts, assistive devices, and sustainable goods, showcasing the sector’s growing role in economic participation.

The event emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among stakeholders in advancing inclusive livelihood opportunities and empowering persons with disabilities through innovation and enterprise.

The National Council on Disability Affairs expressed its support for initiatives such as the I’mprint Festival, recognizing their role in promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities.

⏳ 3 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT!

Submission of nominations is still ongoing!

🇵🇭 WHO WILL BE THE NEXT EXTRAORDINARY FILIPINO WITH DISABILITY?

The search is on for the Extraordinary Filipinos with Disabilities 2026 – Biennial Recognition Awards Program (BRAP)!

We are calling for nominations of inspiring individuals—entrepreneurs, professionals, senior citizens, and others—who have shown excellence, resilience, and meaningful contributions in promoting inclusion and empowerment in their communities.

🏆 ₱25,000 Cash Prize + NCDA Husay Award Plaque
📌 Deadline: April 30, 2026

📥 Nomination Form: bit.ly/NCDA_BARPNOMINATIONFORM_2026
📤 Submit here: https://bit.ly/NCDA_2026_EFWD_Submission

Don’t miss the chance to recognize excellence in the disability sector.
Submit your nominations now!

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮

Thousands of advocates, families, volunteers, and partners gathered at SM Mall of Asia on Sunday, April 26, for the Angels Walk for Autism 2026, a nationwide event promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for persons on the autism spectrum.

Organized by SM Cares and Autism Society Philippines, the gathering united participants in a shared call for a more inclusive and compassionate society in the Philippines.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: NCDA proudly joins the Angels Walk for Autism 2026! 💙

Led by SM Cares and Autism Society PH, the event brought together partners, volunteers, and families—united in celebrating acceptance, understanding, and belonging for all.

Together, we celebrate inclusion, empower voices, and champion the rights of persons with autism. Every step we take is a stride toward a more compassionate and inclusive Philippines.

We thank everyone who joined and walked with us in support of autism awareness and inclusion!