Angeles celebrates Women with Disabilities Day

• Source:http://www.angelescity.gov.ph/news?view=8bcaf22d8f720934f5ad8a2cf7cb722c0700
• Thursday, April 21, 2016

(Angeles City Government)

ANGELES CITY - The local government here, on Wednesday, held an activity in celebration of Women with Disability day at the Marquee Mall Activity Center.

Spearheaded by the Angeles City Persons with Disabilities Office, in partnership with the Gender and Development office, the activity underscored the role of women with disabilities in society. It is the final activity for the city’s celebration of Women’s Month.

During the program, the PWD office, headed by Philip “Mamang” Pelayo, lauded teachers of Angeles City Special Education Center, government officials and women who had a huge role in the empowerment of said sector.

Pelayo also praised the Kapampangan Development Foundation for helping indigent patients in the city to secure eye cataract operations, conduct medical missions, and provide reading glasses, among others.

According to City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, the PWDs and the people who work tirelessly to support them and fulfill their needs should recognized.

“We consider the people who have been recognized as unsung heroes in society. Because of our SPED teachers, the women leaders, employees and our very generous donors, everyone, including the PWDs, is assured of an equal opportunity and an equal chance at life.” he said.

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 744 series of 2004, every last Monday of March every year is declared as “Women with Disabilities Day.” This year, the celebration of the said occasion holds the theme, “Kapakanan at Karapatan ni Juanang Maykapansanan, Isama sa Plano ng Bayan” which aims to promote and advocate the full participation of women with disabilties and the integration of all their human endeavors in the government’s overall national development plan.

This year marks the 12th year of the Philippine observance of Women with Disabilities Day.