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PR -090- 2017

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates the 39^th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

Figure 1: Charge d' Affaires, a.i. Iric C. Arribas leads the Philippine Embassy personnel, representatives from the Attached Agencies and Filipino Community during the Loyalty Pledge of an Advocate of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

(Riyadh, 16 July 2017) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh opened the week-long commemoration of the 39^th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR Week) from 17 - 23 July 2017, with a simple program during the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Embassy Chancery.

The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Karapatan at Pribilehiyo ng Mga May Kapansanan, Isakatuparan at Ipaglaban”. During the program, Ms. Gloria Jean Castaño – Zafra, Cultural Officer, led the Philippine Embassy Officers and Staff, representatives of the attached agencies and Embassy clients for the Loyalty Pledge of an Advocate of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities while Ms. Maricel N. Deloria, Social Services Attache read the Message of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo for the said celebration.

In addition, a video presentation entitled “Inclusion” will be played at the lobby of the Embassy chancery for the whole week. The video was produced by the National Council on Disability Affairs. The Audio-Video Presentation showed the hindrances that the PWDs experience in blending in with the society and how they continue to strive hard to contribute to the advancement of the society despite their disability.

On 3 May 2002, the Office of the President issued Administrative Order No. 35 directing all departments, bureaus, government-owned and/or controlled corporations, government financial institutions, local government units, state universities / colleges and schools, and other government agencies / instrumentalities to promote and conduct relevant activities during the annual observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. (END)

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