Tag: Accessibility

  • CHR Eastern Visayas Extends Reach to Non-Tech Savvy Citizens

    In an effort to make human rights services more accessible, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Eastern Visayas has decided to display its contact information in public spaces. This move aims to assist those who do not have easy access to the internet. According to Marierose Joaquin, the Director of CHR Eastern Visayas, the…

  • CHR Eastern Visayas Extends Reach to Non-Tech Savvy Individuals

    In an effort to make human rights services more accessible, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Eastern Visayas has announced plans to display its contact information in public spaces. This move aims to assist those with limited internet access, ensuring they can still reach out for help if their rights are violated. According to…

  • Majority of Filipinos Report Easy Access to DSWD Services, Survey Finds

    MANILA – A recent Pulse Asia survey has revealed that a significant majority of Filipinos find the services and programs offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) easily accessible. Conducted between November 26 and December 3, 2024, the survey found that 57 percent of respondents had received assistance from the DSWD, with…

  • Majority of Filipinos Report Easy Access to DSWD Services, According to Recent Survey

    A recent Pulse Asia survey, conducted between November 26 and December 3, 2024, has revealed that a significant majority of Filipinos find the programs and services offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) easily accessible. The survey, known as ‘Ulat ng Bayan,’ found that 57% of respondents had received assistance from the…

  • San Remigio to Use P1.15 Million Incentive for New PWD and Senior Citizens Center

    In a move to enhance community services, San Remigio, Antique, is set to construct a new center dedicated to persons with disabilities (PWD) and senior citizens, utilizing a PHP1.153 million incentive received under the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. announced that the bidding process for the construction will commence next…

  • DOTr Unveils Two Advanced PUV Stops at Bonifacio Shrine in Manila

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has recently inaugurated two new public utility vehicle (PUV) stops at Bonifacio Shrine in Manila, aiming to enhance accessibility and safety for commuters. The unveiling took place on January 22, 2025, and was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure, Jesus Ferdinand Ortega.…

  • Maslog, Eastern Samar Receives First River Ambulance to Enhance Emergency Medical Services

    In a significant boost to healthcare accessibility, the remote town of Maslog in Eastern Samar has been equipped with its first river ambulance. The Department of Health (DOH) handed over the vessel on January 8, 2025, aiming to expedite the transfer of patients from this isolated area to the nearest medical facility. The river ambulance,…

  • Comelec Rolls Out 150 Automated Counting Machines for Bicol Region Roadshows

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has initiated a series of roadshows and demonstrations across the Bicol region, deploying 150 automated counting machines (ACMs) to educate the public on the upcoming electoral process. The kickoff event took place at Bicol University in Legazpi City, where media professionals from Albay got hands-on experience with the new technology.…