01/08/2025
47th NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK PROVINCIAL CELEBRATION | AUGUST 1, 2025 | EPHATHA GOVERNMENT CENTER, MAIMPIS, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA.
The Provincial Government of Pampanga thru the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office led the celebration of the National Disability Rights Week today, August 1, 2025, at the Ephatha Development Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga with the theme “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together.”
The event was participated by advocates, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), city/municipal federation officers, PDAO heads/focal persons, Child Development Workers, Barangay Health Workers and Nanay Community Workers.
The celebration highlighted the importance of inclusive innovation in the community which plays a vital role in enhancing and developing plans, programs and services dedicated to the Persons with Disabilities.
Interactive talks and discussion focusing on disability rights and collaborative efforts by the government, partner agencies and community workers can help transform lives and break barriers was delivered by Ms. Mary Ann Zamora, Ms. Vivian Saulo and Ms. Malou Rebuyas.
One of the highlights of the event was the election and oath taking of the Pampanga Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities.
The NDR provincial celebration was graced by Hon. Cherry D. Manalo and Hon. Christian Halili, 1st District Board Members, Hon. Fritzie David-Dizon, 2nd District Board Member and Hon. Vince Calara, 4th District Board Member. Moreover, it was also attended by the Provincial Council for Disability Affairs members.
It ended with the awarding of certificates to the resource speakers and attendees, followed by the distribution of the food packs containing 20kg of rice and canned goods.
The event was made possible thru the endless support of Gov. Lilia G. Pineda, Vice Gov. Dennis G. Pineda and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members.