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Senator Sonny Angara lauded government for coming out with regulations on the value-added tax (VAT) exemption of medicines but urged authorities to ensure that it is fully implemented to make essential prescription drugs accessible and affordable. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations No. 25-2018 recently exempting medicines for diabetes, high cholesterol […]
Thirteen new deaf tour guides, who underwent training in March, have been accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The accreditation was in line with the DOT’s bid for barrier-free tourism that also caters to the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) traveling around the country. All tour guides accredited are members of the Deafinite […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure providing mandatory Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) coverage for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Members of the lower chamber passed by viva voce House Bill No. 8014, which mandates that all PWDs shall be automatically covered under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). The funds shall […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill seeking mandatory Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) membership for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Senate Bill No. 1391, otherwise known as the “Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Persons with Disability,” was approved with 18 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention. The measure was introduced by […]
Senator Sonny Angara called for a more supportive and inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by treating them with respect, dignity and compassion. “It is time that we finally remove the stigma, prejudice and discrimination towards people with disabilities. Instead, we should treat them with the same love, concern and compassion that we want […]