By Lucky Mae Fornoles In the Philippines, there are three safety measures that protect people with disabilities (PWDs) during calamities: its legal mandates for inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR), its PWD-specific databases, and its localized evacuation drills. Legal Mandates The Republic Act No. 10121, or the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
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By Lucky Mae Fornoles Lucky Mae Fornoles Superstition and disability in the Philippines are strongly interrelated because of the country’s traditional beliefs that often lead to stigma, neglect, and social exclusion of PWDs. These traditional Filipino beliefs are: Disability is a punishment from God for the parents’ or a family member’s
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By Lucky Mae Fornoles By Lucky Mae Fornoles Attitudinal barriers, media portrayals, and a lack of awareness are factors that contribute to the stigma and stereotypes about disability, both worldwide and in the Philippines. These stigmas and stereotypes stem from misconceptions and superstitions that discriminate against and limit opportunities for persons
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By Lucky Mae Fornoles In the Philippines, there are existing laws that prohibit the discrimination of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The primary law is Republic Act No. 7277 or the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, which provides for the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of PWDs to ensure their integration into mainstream society. It
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